Life on the vine
It’s been snowing, and I am hoping for some picturesque shots of snowy vines, but by the time I arrive at Pebblebed for a stroll…
Food & Drink
Fine dining across Devon
Devonshire Digest
How do you reboot the desire to eat more healthily… and stick to it? Spring is approaching, evenings are lighter, the sun is rearing its…
A return visit to The Five Bells Inn
A couple of years ago Devonshire mag visited the Five Bells Inn for dining, the food provision being under the steady hand of chef Ian…
Food review – The Marine, Sidmouth
Artisan Pizzas in a box I think I’m right in saying that it’s a crowd-pleaser, a pizza, that is! There are many permutations on a…
Devon’s Apple Heritage
Nigel Jones suggests that the humble apple is possibly the world's most important fruit, Devon has certainly benefitted from its perennial bounty over the centuries.…
Food review – Five Bells Inn, Clyst Hydon
Culinary magic We visited the Five Bells in August on one of those lovely summer evenings where you could enjoy a drink in the garden…
Food Review – Polpo, Exeter
The Italian food bar has been raised Exeter’s a great place to go for an Italian meal, you’re spoilt for choice in our wonderful city…
Food Review – Cosy Club, Exeter
Hospital food's never been so good! It’s not everyday you enjoy hospital food, but at the Cosy Club, this was the case, great food and…
Overnight Stay at City Gate, Exeter
Being a university city, Exeter’s badly in need of hotel accommodation, so it’s great to see another refurbished hotel in Exeter, brought totally up-to-date with…
Food Review – Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
An elevating experience! It’s true you can eat excellent food at home, so you could argue that dining out has to provide much more to…
Food review – Carluccios, Exeter
Dine in style and enjoy great food I think we’d all agree that Italian food is probably the most widely liked and eaten food -…
Food Review – The Masons Arms, Branscombe
A proper old pub serving great food If you long for a night out in an old pub, it’s not easy these days to find…