Food & Drink

Taste Christmas on the Beach

Enjoy delicious Christmas traditions with a modern twist on Blackpool Sands.

Looking for the ultimate office party location this festive season? The Venus beachside restaurant at Blackpool Sands near Dartmouth is a unique Christmas venue, with stunning views of the ocean, a pristine sandy beach and delicious locally-sourced food on the menu. A great coastal getaway from the daily grind...

Italian Market comes to Plymouth

Shoppers in Plymouth City Centre can get a taste of Little Italy as the Italian Food Market comes to town this week (9 - 13 September).

Located on Armada Way near the Place de Brest the Medfood London Italian Market is innovative and authentic and provides a number of mouth-watering stalls offering an array of wonderful Italian delights.

Providing a Mediterranean feel to the...

A taste of Italy... in Plymouth

Shoppers in Plymouth City Centre can get a taste of Little Italy as the Italian Food Market comes to town from tomorrow (Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 September).

Located on Armada Way near the Place de Brest the Medfood London Italian Market is innovative and authentic and provides a number of mouth-watering stalls offering an array of wonderful Italian delights.

Providing a...

Hospital food standards

The Trust welcomes the publication of mandatory food standards for the NHS. These standards aim to improve the overall approach to hydration and nutrition, which goes far beyond just the food that is served within hospitals.

Dr Stuart Windsor, the lead for Facilities at Derriford Hospital, said: “Over the past year we have worked hard to improve the experience that our patients have of...

The bad habits that can ruin your bbq

The approaching summer bank holiday weekend signifies the end of the holidays for many of us before we return to work or school. It’s no surprise then that over half of us (54%) are planning to take advantage of what might be the last barbecue of the season.

However, the Food Standards Agency is encouraging the nation’s barbecue enthusiasts to ensure food safety standards don’t slip...

Free-range Devon farmer calls for honest labelling

Devon broiler farmer Tamsin French will dress as a chicken called ‘Rosa’, and embark on a 39-day tour of the European Union on Friday (1 August).

The 39Days4Rosa tour will take in 21 EU Member States and finish at the European Parliament in Brussels on 8 September.

‘Rosa’ is calling for clear, mandatory method of production labelling of poultry meat. She wants consumers to be...

Food for thought at Plymouth University

Hospitality experts have awarded Plymouth University the highest rating for ethical food sourcing and community engagement in its campus restaurants.

Likened to Michelin stars, the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) encourages a more focused approach to achieving sustainability, rating restaurants in three main categories: sourcing, environment and society.

Speaking after...

Wagamama know how to do summer in Plymouth!

Wagamama Plymouth is introducing a newly renovated bar concept to serve freshly mixed cocktails and tasting platters to guests along with their famed pan-asian menu. the bar will be home to a resident DJ every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening throughout the long summer evenings, launching tonight, Thursday 24 July.

This will be the third wagamama in the uk to serve cocktails...

Fantastic Fish at Living Coasts

Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium is celebrating fish in all their forms this summer.

There will be looking, learning – and lunching.

The Living Coasts Fantastic Fish Festival will include cooking demos by top local chefs, trails, aquarium talks, craft activities and dive shows.

Clare Rugg: “Some fish species are part of our collection - others are food! Fish are...

Fete celebrates local food, drink and crafts

Tamar Grow Local and Saltram House will be celebrating the summer in true English country fete style on the weekend of 26 and 27 July in the grounds of the beautiful 18th century estate in Plymouth.

Over 50 food producers, artists and makers will be heading to Saltram over the weekend for the Summer Fete which will showcase local food, drink and crafts made in Cornwall and Devon....

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