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Plymouth Street Food Festival is back and bigger than ever!

Plymouth Street Food Festival is Back and Bigger Than Ever at Central Park With Four Days of Food Paradise This May Bank Holiday!

Street Food Warehouse are thrilled to announce that Plymouth Street Food Festival will be making a triumphant return to Central Park (PL2 3DG) over the...

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Venus Company gets the green light for extensive renovations at Broadsands

The Venus Company with a turnover of £2 – 3 m announces its planning application for ambitious plans to revamp the Broadsands Venus beach cafe in Paignton has been approved by Torbay Council. The multi-international award-winning business submitted images and drawings to Torbay Council together with a planning application for renovations to revamp the latest beach café in the company’s...

Sandridge Barton’s Dart Valley Reserve 2021 Recognised in West of England Wine Competition

One of the region’s leading vineyards, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, has taken home a prestigious award for its white wine in a major competition. ‘ Dart Valley Reserve 2021 ’ was voted the region’s 'Best Dry White Wine' at the WineGB West Awards.

However, it didn’t have to go very far - because this year’s awards were judged at the winery’s very own new visitor centre...

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New field kitchen is finalist in tourism awards

Coldharbour Farm Field Kitchen in Ottery St Mary has been named a finalist in the Devon Tourism Awards just six months after opening.

As finalists in the Casual Dining category, which recognises ‘businesses within the tourism industry that offer food, beverage and service innovation and excellence’, the field kitchen is guaranteed to bring home a trophy, either gold, silver or bronze...

Dartmouth restaurant awarded coveted AA rosette

An historic Dartmouth restaurant and boutique hotel has been recognised for its culinary excellence after winning its first AA rosette. Bayards Cove Inn received the coveted award, as well as four Gold stars for its accommodation and a Breakfast Award, following an overnight stay by AA inspector James Hartley. The awards, established by the breakdown cover company, are recognised as a...

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Devon brewery toasts new listing in Tesco stores

Staff at Salcombe Brewery are celebrating after securing a prestigious contract with Tesco to sell two new ales at stores across the South West.

The company only began life in 2015 and has quickly grown into a thriving business that recently opened its own bottling and canning plant.

Its partnership with Tesco means that lovers of a fine beverages can now find Salcombe...

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Fantastic Festive Events at The Bucket & Spade this Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon, with a host of festive live music events and an exciting and intriguing Christmas Murder Mystery evening to delight and entertain. A delicious Christmas Afternoon Tea will be also be available throughout December, perfect to share with a friend or a loved one, to celebrate this wonderful time of year....

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Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day at Lympstone Manor

For one night only, Michael Caines is teaming up with Christopher Piper Wines to host a spectacular wine pairing event at East Devon’s renowned country house hotel, Lympstone Manor.

Taking place on Thursday 17th of November in the Pool House Restaurant & Bar, Chris Piper will introduce a selection of stunning wines, paired with Michael’s seasonal menu, both showcasing the very...

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Devon Hampers and Salcombe Distilling Co. combine forces

Devon Hampers and Salcombe Distilling Co. have joined forces in an exciting new collaboration between the two leading West Country businesses. Devon Hampers will provide fulfilment for Salcombe Distilling Co.’s corporate and wholesale customers, supplying, packing and distributing its hampers. Salcombe Distilling Co. is behind the multi-award winning brands Salcombe Gin and New London Light,...

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Lympstone Manor opens the Pool House Restaurant & Bar to non-members

This October welcomes the arrival of a brand new winter dining offer at Michael Caines’ renowned country house hotel, Lympstone Manor.

Available only in the Pool House, non-members and non-resident guests will be able to enjoy a two or three-course lunch overlooking the 11-acre vineyard and the hotel’s outdoor pool with views of the Exe Estuary beyond.

Since opening earlier...

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Johanna Harakis named first ever Owens Coffee Barista Champion

Owens Coffee, one of the region’s leading coffee roasters, hosted its first ever Barista Championship on Thursday 13 October. The new competition, which set out to find the best espresso-maker, saw baristas from across the region compete for the title at its headquarters. Johanna Harakis, of The Guardhouse Café, Brixham, was named this year’s champion.

Jenny McDonough, head of...

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