Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! It has been an exciting start for us, with an overwhelmingly positive welcome by the various communities in Exeter, but that is nothing compared to what is to come in 2013. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the website so far, but to those who have not posted a story yet, why not add this to your New Year's Resolutions?
Have you been impressed by a local restaurant, exhibition or theatre production? You can share your thoughts by registering with us for free (if you have not done so already) and posting a story on any subject from...
Self-service watercoolers are being installed in pubs and clubs across Devon in an effort to get partygoers to drink more water while they are on a night out.
Research has shown that making water freely available can help reduce the problems caused by heavy drinking including anti social behaviour, violent crime and domestic abuse.
The initiative called Project H2O is being supported by local councils and Community Safety Partnerships across Devon and Devon & Cornwall Police.
It is based on a pilot scheme in Gloucester which resulted in a significant drop in...
With less than a week to go until the opening of Exeter's latest eatery, YO! Sushi, there was a flurry of activity today as the restaurant was taken over by a team of 'ninjas in training' to get up to speed in time for the opening date of 22nd Novebmer. The conveyor belts are already whizzing around and the staff are raring to go..
Having undergone sushi training in YO! Sushi's Bath branch last year, I have a high degree of respect for these chefs and the expertise used to prepare the exquisitely produced food that YO! Sushi is renowned for. Whether you choose the...
Nobody understands relaxed global home cooking in quite the same way as the Giraffe Restaurant chain. So we asked the Exeter branch to offer some tasty ideas for your supermarket shop on the way home from work.
Firecracker sesame chicken and egg noodle stir-fry
Mix and matching is very Giraffe. Fantastic noodles, crunchy chicken. Delicious. An Eastern-inspired promise delivered.
Exeter's Real Food Store and Cafe is celebrating on hearing the news that they have reached the final stages in this year's Food and Farming Awards in the Best Local Food Retailer category. This unusual project was started by a group of enthusiastic food lovers who upheld values of sustainability, locality and seasonality. This team also had a wealth of experience in bringing about enterprises that positively impact on both members within the immediate community and non-members alike. The nomination said, “Excellent customer service with knowledgeable staff, and high quality food which...
Why would you give up a well paid job and take on a full-on Farm Shop in a recession? Well it has become a family affair - and an obsession to create something special on a local basis - for Mandy Pitts, Shaun Ryder and daughter Ellena, with a little help from a staff of 20 local people. Ryders Bakery took the leap to move its HQ from Dawlish to their farm in Kenn, a purpose-built bakery, trebling its size and opening the door for expansion with access to a quicker road network for better distribution. Mandy, after 30 years in the Recruitment industry, was keen to take on a new challenge...
Will the ways we produce and distribute our food in Devon continue into the future? This is a major question to be addressed at mid-Devon conference next month.
Food is a critical issue for Devon’s economy and environment. Farming, fishing and food production are essential components of our culture. In addition, there is traditional Devon fare, food festivals, meat, fruit and vegetable competitions and hundreds of restaurants or eating places.
Yet at the same time, food poverty is a growing reality for some local people. The growth in Food Banks in the...
On the day itself The Ivy Exeter will be hosting an afternoon of fun for all the family, perfect for entertaining little ones during the half term.
Guests who dine at The Ivy Exeter on October 31 between 3pm and 5pm can expect an afternoon of complimentary face painting and goody bags for kids with The Ivy teams dressed for the occasion, creating a magical atmosphere for families.
Whether you're celebrating with the little monsters or starting your Halloween weekend with a devilishly delicious evening out, visit The Ivy Exeter for the perfect Halloween afternoon.
Naked Wines - the customer funded wine business that backs independent winemakers - invite you to join their summer wine tasting tour, on Sunday 22nd June from 4pm - 6:30pm at Great Hall, Exeter Uni, Stocker Rd, Exeter, EX4 4PY.
You will have the opportunity to sample hundreds of wines, produced by independent winemakers from all over the world, and chat to the winemakers who sit at the very heart of Naked’s philosophy.
The wine tasting will give you a flavour of what makes Naked Wines stand out from the crowd. By committing early and financing the same growers year after...
With the World Cup just weeks away, if you can’t afford a ticket to Brazil, the big question is ‘where’s the best place to catch all the action?’ For the ultimate football fiesta, great food and drinks deals, an awesome atmosphere and, of course, brilliant big screens, look no further than Walkabout on Fore Street.
With more screens than any other bar on the high street, Walkabout will be showing every kick of every game in stunning HD on at least 16 LED TVs around the bar and a state-of-the-art giant HD projection screen. With crystal-clear commentary that’s always loud enough to...
