Reviewed by Oli Justice Not so long ago, the thought of trying to find somewhere to eat in Exeter would quite genuinely pain me. Come the weekend, you’d find yourself in the same restaurants, eating the same dishes (or thereabouts) and having the same conversations about what the city really…

Between Saturday 22nd September and Sunday 7th October 2018, The English Rivera will be celebrating all things seafood with the hotly anticipated England’s Seafood FEAST. This fortnight of events will bring together a number of talented chefs and eateries and give visitors the opportunity to experience the very best that Devon’s coastline has…

Review by Collette Dyson Going by the number of diners we saw during our recent visit to Pho, it would seem that this new Vietnamese restaurant has filled a gap for quality Asian cuisine in the Exeter foodie scene. Pho fits so seamlessly into the new Queen Street restaurant development, one would…

There’s something a little bit special about that first glimpse of River Cottage HQ, as you round the corner of the hill on the back of their tractor and the sun sets over the Devon-Dorset Border. River Cottage Summer Night dining experiences are designed to make the most of long summer evenings…

The Five Bells, Clyst Hydon We last paid a visit to The Five Bells Inn when its new custodians James and Charlie took to the helm. Back then, the young couple discussed their hopes of bringing the Devonshire pub back to its former glory, with a simplified menu and a focus on…

A Little Background Few places in the Devonshire town of Totnes can be described as ‘run-of-the-mill’ and Rumour Wine Bar is no exception to this rule. In its former life, this 14th-century building on Totnes High Street was once home to a busy jazz bar and it even served as a…

Last week Collette enjoyed an evening of Sicilian wine tasting at Chandos Deli. Chandos Deli is known throughout the South West (Bristol, Bath & Exeter) for their wide range of speciality foods, both local and imported, including farmhouse cheeses, charcuterie, fresh bread, antipasti, award-winning sandwiches and, of course, fine wines. So, when I…

Torquay’s newest burger bar promises honest and tasty food with a ‘Caribbean twist’. But does it deliver? Collette Dyson finds out… Last week we were kindly invited by The Fat Cow Burger Bar in Torquay to sample a complimentary burger or two from their extensive menu. Summer had very much arrived…

London Theatreland is renowned for its pre-performance dinners and its innovative West End plays. But would the very same concept work here in Devon? Last week, we were invited along to an evening at Cote Brasserie & Vue Cinema to see for ourselves… Words by Collette  The Royal Shakespeare Company…

Summer is fast approaching us and along with the return of the sunshine there are plenty of opportunities for alfresco dining and summer festivals. So, if you want to make sure that you’re making the most of those upcoming warm weekends we recommend getting a few of these foodie dates…

The Jack in the Green has earned itself an enviable reputation since it first opened it’s doors to the public some 25 years ago. So, last week The Devon Foodie paid it a visit to find out what all the fuss is about… Words & Photography by Gaby With its dark…

Hotel Du Vin Champagne & Prosecco Tasting Photography by Collette Last week we were kindly invited to a special Champagne & Prosecco Tasting at Exeter’s Hotel Du Vin. The chain is known for its excellent selection of wines and we knew we were in for a treat when we learned that…