Food & Drink

Chip, chip hooray for Harbourside

Plymouth’s Harbourside Fish and Chips restaurant and takeaway on Southside Street on Plymouth’s Barbican has been shortlisted for the 2016 Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year in the National Fish and Chip Awards.

The top 60 fish and chip shops have been announced by the Federation of Fish Friers as part of the UK’s National Fish and Chip Awards by Seafish.

Competing across...

Be BBQ safe this summer!

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service wants your BBQ and cricket celebrations to be a safe and enjoyable experience, but cooking over hot coals can be hazardous. Marc House, Community Safety Prevention Manager said: “It’s natural to want to go outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather with family and friends, especially with the Cricket on - many of us can’t wait to get the BBQ lit. We...

Boom... A West Country Favourite Gets a Twist With a Kick

Two of Devon’s most celebrated, artisan food producers have joined forces to create a new range of fiery gourmet pies. Available in the delicious flavours Tikka Tarka and Lady Naga, these novel pies are bursting with carefully blended spices guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. A contemporary take on two traditional favourites, Okehampton’s Okemoor along with curry specialists, Boom...

Langlois-Chateau Wine Tasting at Le Vignoble

On Wednesday 8th July Le Vignoble at Plymouth’s Royal William Yard is hosting a French Wine Tasting with renowned French winemakers Langlois-Chateau.

Yannick Loue and the team at Le Vignoble will be joined by a wine expert from Langlois-Chateau, based in the Loire Valley in France.

Founded by Edouard Langlois and his wife Jeanne Chateau, the world famous brand today is run by...

Good Food Market returns to Royal William Yard

The Good Food Market at Royal William Yard returns this Sunday 5th July from 10am – 4pm

Showcasing some of the finest artisan food and drink produce that the Southwest has to offer, The Good Food Market at Royal Willliam Yard is a popular diary date for ‘foodies’ from across the region for a taste of the finest local produce on the Royal William Yard lawn.

Free entry for all...

Plymouth fast food restaurant gets high-tech investment boost

Plymouth’s high street has been given a significant investment boost with the bold transformation of the McDonald’s restaurant.

Situated at the top of New George Street, the restaurant, which first opened in 1997, has been given a high-tech makeover to feature new self-service kiosks and digital menu boards.

The redesign also includes McDonald’s signature style with a bright,...

Tuscan wine event at Le Vignoble

On Thursday 25th June, the Royal William Yard’s premier wine lounge/wine merchant, Le Vignoble, is hosting a Tuscan Wine Event.

Yannick Loue and his team at Le Vignoble will be joined by an expert from Castello Banfi, Tuscany’s most honoured vineyard estate, and award-winning wines which are exported to over 85 countries around the world.

The event starts at 7pm and tickets are...

Shoppers Go Alfresco

The UK’s most enticing food and drink RoadShow is visiting Devon as part of the 2015 Gastro Alfresco campaign!

The Gastro Alfresco summer RoadShow, along with nine of the country’s most beloved brands, is visiting: Ivybridge, Lee Mill Tesco Extra on Thursday 25 June on their crusade to bring the UK off their sofa and into the sun. With the longer and warmer days, Gastro Alfresco...

Father’s Day foodie event at Le Vignoble

This Father’s Day, on Sunday 21st June, Le Vignoble is hosting a Father’s Day foodie event with proceeds going towards Plymouth charity the Chestnut Appeal, which aims to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

Le Vignoble is teaming up with chef Jacques Marchal, who previously had the Michelin Starred restaurant Chez Nous, for a fine barbecue on the Le Vignoble Terrace at the Royal...

BBQs burning a hole in SW pockets

A study by TopCashback.co.uk, released today, reveals barbecues are burning a hole in resident’s pockets. Between hosting and attending barbecues during the summer months, residents in the South West will spend an average of £520 on everything from burger buns to corn on the cob.

On average, the majority of residents in the South West will host four barbecues throughout the summer,...

Family Law Company - Specialists have an advantage, the same is true in family law.