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South West food & drink experts serve up success to FUEL region’s small businesses

Sell-out business growth event from food & drink experts KW Marketing returns this September for a second serving, bringing the region’s foodie brands together ahead of Christmas and 2025

South West business growth event, FUEL Live, returns on Thursday 26 September, to inspire, empower and connect the region’s foodie brands hungry for knowledge as the busiest and most lucrative months of the year approach.

After a sell-out success in April, huge demand has driven the second event in less than six months, hosted by leading foodie experts KW Marketing.

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New McDonalds drive-through coming to Exeter

Exeter is in line to get a new McDonalds restaurant.

The Tesco Digby store in Russell Way could soon be home to a new drive-through McDonalds.

But the fast food giant’s application to Exeter City council has already attracted protests on the grounds that it will lead to extra traffic and potential anti-social behaviour.

McDonalds wants to build a new restaurant with drive-through facility, car parking, landscaping and ‘customer order display’ boards on a vacant car park area alongside the Tesco store.

The application, which is included on the city...

Chateaubriand vs. Filet Mignon: What's the Difference?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 01/24/2024 - 10:08am

When it comes to indulging in the world of premium steak cuts, two names often rise to the top of the culinary echelon: Chateaubriand and Filet Mignon. Both are revered for their exceptional tenderness and succulent flavour, often gracing the tables of fine-dining restaurants and special occasion dinners. But despite their similarities, these two illustrious cuts are distinct in several crucial ways.

Origins: A Brief Background

The Royal Legacy of Chateaubriand

Chateaubriand is named after François-René de Chateaubriand, a French statesman and writer. Oddly...

Eat the Bird's Flavour Revolution Takes Centre Stage at Turk's Head in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/14/2024 - 10:33pm

Brace yourselves for an unprecedented collaboration as Eat the Bird takes over the kitchen at Turk's Head, one of Exeter's top boozers. Get ready to embark on outrageous flavours and exciting events that will leave you craving more!

Eat the Bird, renowned for its independent, multi-award-winning premium fried chicken burger palaces, is set to bring its culinary magic to Turk's Head. Known for flavours that "slap hard," Eat the Bird is a place where every bite takes your breath away and all your naughty food dreams come true.

As part of this exciting collaboration, Turk's...

First-of-its-kind ibis Styles hotel announces opening date for Paignton

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2024 - 7:47am

Ibis Styles, the renowned hotel brand synonymous with creative design and playful atmospheres, has today announced the grand opening of its newest hotel in Paignton.

Representing a £30m investment for the local area, the latest addition to the brand’s UK collection aims to redefine the seaside hotel experience in South Devon and is set to open its doors on Tuesday January 16, 2024.

The new-build hotel is the latest venture from Singapore-based owner Fragrance UK Luxury Hotel Group, who recently opened their neighbouring hotel, the Mercure Paignton Hotel, in April 2023....

Seeking Top-Quality Frozen Food? Go Nowhere Else but Iceland!

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 9:50am

In today's fast-paced world, convenience without compromising on quality has become a priority for multitudinous people. The quest for wholesome, succulent reflections that are easy to prepare without offering nutritional value or taste is a common challenge. Fortunately, there's a result that meets all these conditions and more: Iceland UK's exceptional range of top-quality concrete food!

Superior Quality

When it comes to concrete food, Iceland UK stands out for its unvarying commitment to quality. Each product undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure it meets the highest...

Late night festive cheer and tea tasting at Bird & Blend Tea Co.

Its snow joke, Christmas is coming, so let’s get festive.

Throughout December, Bird & Blend Tea Co. stores around the UK will remain open after hours for its Christmas Lock-in events…for any Christmas Elves keen on experiencing moments of magic whilst tea tasting.

The after-hours events will take place at 11 of its stores - including Exeter. Guests all over the country will suddenly find they have warm hands, warm heartsand are filled with festive spirit. Events will take place at Brighton, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, London Portobello and Angel, Manchester...

The Victoria Inn welcomes local MP following transformative Investment 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/16/2023 - 8:55am

The Victoria Inn, Exeter, recently welcomed local MP Ben Bradshaw for a comprehensive tour of their new-look pub, following a substantial six-figure investment from award winning Craft Union Pub Company.

Operators Mark and Victoria Major alongside the rest of the pub team warmly welcomed Ben to talk him through the renovations and history of the pub.

The team gave MP Ben an extensive tour of The Victoria Inn and showed him how the investment, giving the space a fresh, new look, has uplifted the pub. The transformation included new HD TV screens, where guests can now...

Snark at Piazza Terracina, Exeter

Winter Dining on Snark

Authored by SNARK
Posted: Mon, 10/30/2023 - 11:02am

Snark is now fully open at her berth at Piazza Terracina. The first three weeks have been a great success with over 100 happy diners enjoying our Moorish set dinners and brunches.

For the next two weeks they head to Italy with a four course warming autumnal menu of classic Italian dishes; preserved meats and vegetables, rich pastas, hearty stews and luscious deserts. Mellow Italian wines and English ale sold over the bar.

They also have a number of special winter festival meals planned over the next two months as well as some pop-up special dinners on Wednesday evenings...

Don't let your pumpkin go to waste - children's Halloween events in libraries across Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/18/2023 - 6:33am

Families looking for Halloween fun this October half term can try their hand at pumpkin carving - and eating – at a series of five family events across Devon.

Once you’ve carved your pumpkin, learn how to use the seeds and flesh to make a delicious soup and muffins, and take home a free recipe book by Hubbub .

The sessions will be led by two specialist session leaders, including The Crafty Cook CIC , who deliver cookery and nutrition courses in Devon.

This Halloween, 30.4 million pumpkins will be bought for carving and, of these, a whopping 15.8 million pumpkins...

Community Apple Pressing Day at Darts Farm 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 9:24pm

Barny Butterfield, chief cider maker at Sandford Orchards, and in-house cider maker at the Darts Farm small batch cidery, will be at Darts Farm on Sunday 22nd October pressing apples from gardens around the area to create the Darts Farm x Sandford Orchards’ Community Blend Cider 2023.

Locals are encouraged to drop their homegrown apples between 11am and 4pm from Saturday 14th until Sunday 22nd October, when they can watch Barny press them using Darts Farm’s 140 year-old stow cloth press. The juice will then be left to slowly ferment away on native yeasts in vats in The Farm Table...

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