Food & Drink

Calvo Loco opens in Exmouth

Popular Exeter tapas restaurant Calvo Loco is opening a second site in Exmouth following a £70,000 investment.

The restaurant, which has built a loyal following at its original site, is taking over the former Wine Hub at 32 The Strand in the town and opens later this month. The new...

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The Venus Company is full of the joys of Spring!

As we welcome the clocks going forward this month and the sunnier days of Spring and Summer, the Venus Company announces the re-opening of the East Portlemouth beach café on Sunday 12th March trading for the new season daily from 10 am to 5 pm. This delightful Venus Café, just a short, picturesque ferry ride from Salcombe, is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, boasting...

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Rise Bakery pops up at The Little Box

Things are looking even tastier at the city’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive thanks to a new partnership with a popular local bakery.

The Box has joined forces with Rise Bakery meaning visitors to The Little Box café on Tavistock Place can now pick up a delicious malted sourdough loaf or iced cronut after enjoying the latest exhibitions.

The partnership makes...

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Slim Chickens is coming to Drake Circus

Slim Chickens is set to open its new branch at Drake Circus in the next few months.

Located on the upper mall, the popular quick-service restaurant will offer a selection of dishes, including chicken wraps, sandwiches and salads as well as a variety of side plates from mac and cheese to Texas toast.

Handspan milkshakes and a selection of 14 sauces are also available when...

First Plymouth Street Food Festival taking place May Bank Holiday weekend

Street Food Warehouse are delighted to announce the first Plymouth Street Food Festival is heading to Central Park (PL2 3DG) for three days of food-filled fun!

Over the early May Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 29th April to Monday 1st May, 20 top street food traders from across the South West and the rest of the UK will all be ready and waiting to serve you the best range of...

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Gold for Coldharbour!

The co-founders of one of East Devon’s newest eateries, Coldharbour Field Kitchen in Ottery St Mary were almost speechless when they scooped gold at the Devon Tourism Awards.

Andrea Broadhurst and Beth Ashfield attended the awards event held at Home Park, Plymouth Argyle Football Club, where the Field Kitchen was a finalist in the Casual Dining category.

“To say we were stunned...

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Blackpool Sands takeaway reopens under a new partnership

The owners of one of the UK’s most iconic beaches, Blackpool Sands near Dartmouth in South Devon, have partnered with new operators to re-open their renowned eating establishment and implement a series of fresh and exciting changes over the next 12 months.

Geoffrey and Robert Newman have joined forces with Charlie and Zuzana Deuchar, owners of Dartmouth’s multi-award winning boutique...

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Devon chef and pub owner uncorks his new wine school

The owner of a gastro pub in Exeter is raising a glass to his new wine school which launches this week.

Luke Davies, the owner of Cowick Barton gastro pub and a local wine expert, is launching Devon Local Wine School to host regular wine tastings, food and wine events and wine qualifications for those keen to learn more...

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The Venus Company launches a new healthy dog menu for its four-legged customers!

Dogs just love to run free on the beach whatever the weather and a perfect day out with the family is not complete without a visit to one of the three dog-friendly Venus beach cafes across South Devon. Here you will find a warm welcome for both you and your best friend, who will be well cared for with the launch of Venus’ canine menu.

With three different natural chews specific for...

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Plymouth’s 'Champagne Retailer of the Year’ reveals his top selection of bottles to pair with food this Valentine’s Day

Plymouth’s 'Champagne Retailer of the Year’ has revealed his top selection of bottles for romantic couples to pair with food this Valentine’s Day - 14th February.

Daniel Blatchford, 38, who attended Hele's School in Plympton, was recently crowned the UK's ‘Champagne Retailer of the Year’ (Decanter World Wine Awards), just two years after launching the company with his business...

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Kaspa’s Desserts confirmed as The Barcode's newest addition

Kaspa’s Desserts has opened its new branch at Drake Circus’ The Barcode.

Located on the lower ground of The Barcode, the popular desserts chain will offer a selection of ice creams, gelato, waffles, crepes, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes.

To celebrate the opening, customers can enjoy a free scoop of ice cream of their favourite flavour by following this link and downloading...

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