Food & Drink

Calvo Loco opens in Exmouth

Popular Exeter tapas restaurant Calvo Loco is opening a second site in Exmouth following a £70,000 investment.

The restaurant, which has built a loyal following at its original site, is taking over the former Wine Hub at 32 The Strand in the town and opens later this month. The new restaurant has created six new jobs so far, with more on the horizon.

The expansion follows...

So Much for “Fussy Brits”! 10,000 Sardines Devoured in a Day

The South West Sardine Festival returned to Brixham Harbour on Sunday 9th August where more than 3,500 people descended on the quayside for a free, family-friendly celebration of the British sardine. Over 10,000 sardines were grilled over charcoal across 2,500 plates.

If there was any doubt that Britain has a genuine appetite for its own fish, Sunday put it to rest. Britain has a...

CBD Drinks: The Alcohol-Free Alternative Growing in UK Pubs and Fridges

British drinking culture has changed a great deal over the last decade, and fewer people now measure a good night out by how many pints they can manage. Dry January has grown into a habit that stretches across the year for many households, and pub menus have adapted alongside it, adding softer options next to the usual lager taps.

Supermarket fridges tell a similar story, with...

Roly’s Fudge Wins 11 Stars at the Great Taste Awards

Roly’s Fudge is celebrating a major win at this year’s prestigious Great Taste Awards, securing 11 coveted stars across five of its handmade flavours.

Four collectives of Roly's Fudge pantries entered this year’s competition and all of them successfully secured awards, which were judged by the Guild of Fine Food's panel of industry experts.

The award-winning lineup:...

Dartmouth Food Festival returns for 2026!

Dartmouth Food Festival (23rd – 25th October 2026) is well-known as one of the most prestigious food festivals in the country and is always credited with an unrivalled line up of chef talent and a feast of entertainment.

Continuing to build on more than two decades of culinary excellence, the chefs’ favourite foodie destination is set to welcome an exciting line-up of chefs including...

The South West Sardine Festival Comes To Brixham Harbour

With Matt Tebbutt, Mark Hix, Nieves Barragán Mohacho and more behind the grill, Britain's most exciting free food festival is almost here.

With one week to go, the South West Sardine Festival is gearing up to take over Brixham Harbour on Sunday 9th August — and the buzz is already building.

The festival, free to attend and open from 12pm until 9pm, is built around one fish:...

Exeter Brewery Brings Devon's Finest Ales to Sidmouth Folk Festival

Thousands of music lovers heading to the Sidmouth Folk Festival this week will once again be able to enjoy some of Devon's finest beers as Exeter Brewery returns as the festival's Main Beer Sponsor for a fifth consecutive year.

The award-winning independent brewery will be serving its range of Devon brewed ales including organic Avocet, Ferryman, Fraidnot, Darkness and EX4...

Free Cider and Summer Tunes Come to Devon with a Music Series from Thatchers Cider

Free pints, live music and summer vibes

Thatchers is set to delight music and cider fans heading into venues and pubs across the summer with a national 40+ gig series that will visit Devon throughout August.

A mix of Juicy Sounds DJ nights and Summer Sessions acoustic evenings will be held to celebrate what promises to be a summer filled, not just with sport, but with music too....

A Taste of the English Riviera: Seafood Festival Returns

This autumn, the English Riviera will once again celebrate one of its greatest natural assets as England's Seafood FEAST returns with a standout line-up of events.

Now firmly established as one of the area's signature food events and a must-do occasion for seafood ‘foodies’, the highlight of the culinary calendar will return from Monday 21 September to Sunday 04 October.

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Giggling Squid Confirm New Exeter Restaurant

Asian dining is experiencing a sharp surge in popularity. Japanese-inspired bakeries, Asian-themed restaurants, and Thai establishments, like the Giggling Squid, are quickly taking over while supporting a new and diverse dining scene.

The Rise of Asian Dining In the UK

As explained by Serious Eats Sichuan and regional Chinese dishes are moving beyond standard chow mein dishes and...

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