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A blog dedicated to the great food and drink of the county of Devon. Find recipes, reviews, interviews and much more.
2019-10-26 17:01
Running The Devon Foodie blog for the past few years has been a truly amazing experience.
We’ve met so many fantastic local businesses and personalities along the way and discovere… Read More
2019-08-24 18:24
The Five Bells in Clyst Hydon is making waves on the West Country scene as one of the few places around where you can order a full three-course vegan menu that changes on the regular.
Sin… Read More
2019-07-13 20:19
One of the best things about this job is that every now and again you come across something very special…
Review by Chris Dyson. Photography by Collette Dyson.
Imagine someone… Read More
2019-07-13 14:41
North of Barnstable, nestled in the small hamlet of East Down, you’ll find a charming Devonshire pub set amongst lush rolling hills…
Review by Chris & Collette Dyson fo… Read More
2019-07-06 18:55
Sometimes in this industry, you come across talented chefs flying under the radar. But in these particular circumstances, the talent came to us.
Lily O’Donoghue has worked as a pro… Read More
2019-07-04 11:05
*We were offered the opportunity to try a complimentary Farm Wilder meat box in exchange for sharing our honest opinion on our website*
We’ve all heard the reports about the decline… Read More
2019-06-16 11:33
Review by Collette Dyson – This lunch was complimentary and all views are her own.
Next time you’re in Exeter and you’re after a quick and tasty lunch, might I suggest t… Read More
2019-06-05 12:07
Tom Litten examines how to craft the perfect G&T…
*Originally published in the June Issue of FOODLOVER Magazine*
My introduction to the Gin & Tonic was prob… Read More
2019-06-04 14:03
This summertime there are dozens of fabulous food festivals to attend. From pop-up pubs to magical estates and family-friendly music festivals, here’s our top pick of what’s on i… Read More
2019-04-30 13:37
East Devon is filled with great places to eat and drink; from cosy thatched pubs to trendy beachside bistros. Here are some of our favourite foodie spots that we think you’ll enjoy dur… Read More
2019-04-30 13:10
We may be Devon foodies but that doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate all the fabulous places to eat and drink in neighbouring Cornwall. We recently spent 3 days down on the peninsul… Read More
2019-04-25 11:02
Our first port of call on our recent trip to Cornwall was to the harbour town of Falmouth. Known for being an artistic hub, filled with colourful buildings and a thriving independent food sc… Read More
2019-04-17 16:55
*We were contacted by FOODFIT to see if we would like to try their healthy subscription service in return for an honest review. This is not a paid collaboration*
What is FOODFIT?
Food… Read More
2019-04-06 16:18
During a recent stopover in North Devon, we decided to take the ‘long’ way home and head back to the south coast via Bampton. For many years we had intended to visit The Swan at… Read More
2019-04-05 14:35
Moorland View Cottage is the perfect romantic getaway for anyone planning a holiday in Devon. Located in the quaint village of North Bovey, the backdrop to this luxury self-catering destinat… Read More
2019-03-30 12:11
We discover a fine dining gem in the heart of Kingsbridge, South Hams.
I’ve been writing The Devon Foodie for around 3 years now and it’s safe to say that it’s not ver… Read More
2019-03-29 16:32
If you like the sound of freshly brewed coffee and kimchi quesadillas, you’ll want to head down to Coldharbour Mill this Summer and check out Brazier Coffee.
The last time I visite… Read More
2019-03-23 22:14
Words by Christopher Dyson, photography by Collette Dyson
Following the fantastic response we had from our guide to Devon’s Michelin Star Restaurants we felt it was only fair to giv… Read More
2019-03-13 14:52
It has been many years since we last visited The Swan Inn in the quaint estuary village of Lympstone in East Devon. So, we were intrigued to hear that it has recently been taken over by the… Read More
2019-03-07 14:11
From fluffy Yorkshire puddings to succulent pig-in-blankets, buttery greens and perfectly roasted potatoes; nothing quite beats the quintessential British roast. We headed over to Instagram… Read More
2019-03-01 16:44
I must admit I was surprised to learn that The Coombe Cellars, in Combeinteignhead, recently underwent a huge transformation. I’ve always been a fan of this stylish and popular pub; so… Read More
2019-02-11 13:05
The Jack in the Green at Rockbeare, near Exeter, celebrated 25 years as an independent business last summer and now its Head Chef, Matthew Mason, is marking the same achievement.Matt Mason j… Read More
2019-02-11 12:27
On February 28th 2019, Hamilton’s Club will be hosting a special tasting evening inspired by the incredible food and wine culture from the South of France. They’ve designed a 7 c… Read More
2019-01-04 21:00
Review by Collette & Chris Dyson
We’ve been fans of Elly Wentworth ever since her first appearance on Master Chef The Professionals in 2016 and we were thrilled to attend her gu… Read More
2018-12-21 17:05
There’s something about the British institution of Sunday lunch that’s pretty special. Whether you opt for turkey, beef, pork or nut roast – nothing quite beats a plate pil… Read More
2018-12-19 11:16
Frequent visitors to this website will no doubt know that I’ve been collaborating with French wine subscription service, Le Petit Ballon, for the past couple of years. I’ve made… Read More
2018-12-11 17:19
Chris Tanner offers an alternative festive dessert for Christmas dinner…
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
5 free range egg whites
pinch of salt
250g caster sugar, plus 1 tsp
2 tsps. corn flour
1… Read More
2018-12-11 17:16
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
2 Kg Mussels, cleaned & beards removed
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
3 Red chilies (bird’s eye) finely chopped
100ml Dry white wine
150ml Whipping Cream
25g (large handfu… Read More
2018-12-11 17:12
Waste not, want not: Say bye bye to leftover Christmas booze by incorporating it into your cooking
From fine wine and spirits to the dregs of your favourite liqueurs, Barbican Kitchen co-own… Read More
2018-12-11 15:35
Review by Collette & Chris Dyson
Exeter’s Hotel Du Vin has been making quite the name for itself on the local foodie scene, thanks to its themed wine tasting evenings and it’… Read More
2018-12-07 21:03
Review by Collette
How many times have we found ourselves searching for the perfect Christmas hamper?
Something that’s a bit of fun for a special occasion, filled with festive treats t… Read More
2018-12-06 11:01
Regrettably, it’s quite rare that The Devon Foodie team make it up to North Devon in our pursuit of all that is great and good on the Devon restaurant scene. However, in an effort… Read More
2018-12-03 17:46
From 3rd December Denley’s Indian Restaurant in Topsham is launching a brand new Christmas menu, offering some unusual and very tempting seasonal dishes…
The new festive me… Read More
2018-11-24 17:43
Review & Photography by Gaby Dyson.
Gara Rock Hotel is the type of destination that you’re likely to come across when scrolling through the enviable feed of an Instagram &lsqu&hell…Read More
2018-11-12 19:34
Highbullen Hotel’s fabulous new venture combines two classically British institutions…
As we entered Highbullen Hotel’s brand new Laura Ashley Tea Rooms, we stepped out of… Read More
2018-11-12 15:29
Review & Photography by Gaby Dyson
From the outside, it would seem that Hamiltons Club is going for something of a 1920s vibe. There’s the stylised signage, the pineapple motifs an… Read More
2018-11-09 15:28
The thought of hosting a dinner party is often marred by thoughts of slaving over the stove or washing up copious amounts of plates and dinnerware. That’s why we were more than happy t… Read More
2018-11-07 11:44
*The Devon Foodie team are constantly on the lookout for new venues in which to eat and stay. So, we were thrilled when Beyond Escapes invited us to try their new on-site restaurant BE… Read More
2018-10-25 16:31
A decade or so ago you would have been hard-pressed to find much in the way of dining innovation outside of The Big Smoke. But in recent years the West Country has been redefining your… Read More
2018-10-17 10:43
Last month, we enjoyed an eight course meal of locally sourced food courtesy of several prominent Devon chefs. The event, hosted by the beautiful Ashridge Court Farm, was organised by The De… Read More
2018-09-27 08:57
Originally posted on West Country Lifestyle
As I headed up the long drive to Larkbeare Grange B&B, the scene before me set the tone for the evening ahead. To my left, a well-k… Read More
2018-09-18 18:08
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 resta… Read More
2018-09-18 13:02
“Devon is one of the best places to forage, with an abundance of plants and wild foods on offer all year round”, says Chef Chris Tanner, from The Barbican Kitchen, “Both my… Read More
2018-09-06 17:01
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… Read More
2018-09-02 10:06
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 cuisi… Read More
2018-08-22 20:59
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 the River Cottage tractor and the sun sets over… Read More
2018-08-21 20:56
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… Read More
2018-08-21 17:09
We’re giving away 2 tickets to this year’s Sea Change Festival in Totnes (with Camping options available). Head over to our Facebook page to enter!
ENTER HERE
What&r&hell…Read More
2018-08-11 17:26
Want to attend one of the biggest foodie events in Devon?
We’ve teamed up with Powderham Food Festival to give you the opportunity to win tickets to attend the festival on the 6 &… Read More
2018-08-09 14:36
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… Read More
2018-08-07 12:12
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… Read More
2018-08-02 08:55
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… Read More
2018-07-26 11:06
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 e… Read More
2018-07-17 16:09
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… Read More
2018-07-16 21:32
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… Read More
2018-07-11 17:22
Souhela Berry – ex-manager of Darts Farm Restaurant – and her husband Mark have set up a brand new venture in Dawlish, South Devon.
About Le Cygne Cafe
With experience… Read More
2018-07-10 15:09
Learn How to Cook a Killer Steak and Chips
*Sponsored Post
Steak & chips: the hedonistic food lovers’ ultimate indulgence. Whether your pick is a fillet, rump or sirloin, the devil… Read More
2018-07-02 11:24
A Showcase of West Country Fare
Written by Gabriella
Last week we were kindly invited to The Salutation Inn (Topsham) for an evening of good food and hospitality. Their Summer Showcase… Read More
2018-06-26 15:32
Written by Collette
The Two Bridges is a longstanding Dartmoor hotel that is steeped in history. Built in 1792, by Sir Frances Buller, the building was originally a coaching i… Read More
2018-06-25 16:29
Our favourite pizza & pie chain The Stable has just launched a fresh new line-up for Spring/Summer 2018. The new menu – which champions vegan-friendly dishes and carefull… Read More
2018-06-22 11:56
Fans of Turtle Bay Caribbean restaurant will be excited to learn that you can now book tables exclusively for cocktails.
*This is NOT sponsored*
If you’ve paid a visit to Exeter’… Read More
2018-06-03 19:15
*We were invited to The Cosy Club for a complimentary meal in exchange for our honest feedback. We have not been paid for this article*
Who to go with?
Thanks to its convenient Southernhay… Read More
2018-05-06 11:08
Now in it’s 15th year, Exeter Food Festival is one of the most anticipated events in the Devon foodie calendar. There are hundreds of producers from across the South West, demos from t… Read More
2018-04-29 21:55
We recently had the chance to indulge in a little bit of relaxation at the beautiful Kentisbury Grange Hotel. My stay was complimentary, however I have not received payment for the following… Read More
2018-04-29 13:36
The 15th Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink will take place over the early May Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 5th – Monday 7th May 2018) and we have a pair of VIP tickets u… Read More
2018-04-28 16:34
*Use code LBPXQZSN to get a free drink with your next meal at Bistrot Pierre. This is not a paid promotion*
Regular readers of our reviews will no doubt know that we’re not b… Read More
2018-04-28 11:16
When a chef sets himself the challenge of creating a menu composed entirely from within a five mile radius, you can be pretty sure that he’s serious about the provenance of his food. S… Read More
2018-04-24 17:40
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&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-04-19 12:34
*Quote The Devon Foodie when you book a table at Restaurant 44 and get 10% off your total bill. This is not a paid promotion.*
It’s fair to say that the city of Exeter has been s… Read More
2018-04-05 13:17
We were recently invited to sample dinner and a night’s stay at new hotel & restaurant The Ginger Peanut in Bampton. Read on to find out our thoughts:
Where is it?
The Ginger Peanu… Read More
2018-04-03 11:11
Last month we were kindly invited to sample the new menu at Cantina Kitchen & Bar.
Cantina Kitchen & Bar is located just a stone’s throw from Goodrington Beach in the South Dev… Read More
2018-03-29 21:45
*This review is not sponsored*
Where is it?
Dartmouth is a charming estuary town in South Devon filled with colourful houses, sailing boats and a variety of independent shops.
The Hote… Read More
2018-03-14 20:31
Review by Collette
Last weekend Taste of the West Gold medal winners Vanilla Sky Deli & Titley Green came together to host a Spring Pop-up evening at Colaton Raleigh Village Hall. Chefs… Read More
2018-03-12 23:51
The Coach House by Michael Caines was awarded three AA Rosettes in 2017 and Gold for Restaurant of the Year in the South West Tourism Awards twice. So with with accolades like that… Read More
2018-03-11 21:02
If you have a sweet tooth, we’ve found a shop you’ve got to try..
‘The Cupcakery’ in the North Devon town of Barnstaple opened it’s doors last September and see… Read More
2018-03-11 17:57
*We have not been paid to endorse this product*
When Pago sent us a box of their natural fruit juices in the post I can honestly say that I was taken aback by the huge variety of flavours th… Read More
2018-03-08 18:02
I’ve always been a big fan of the traditional country inn and I’m a firm believer that when it comes to lunchtime it rarely gets better than hearty pub grub. So, when we wer… Read More
2018-03-08 17:52
*We have not been paid to endorse this product*
When Pago sent us a box of their natural fruit juices in the post I can honestly say that I was taken aback by the huge variety of flavours th… Read More
2018-03-05 12:23
It’s officially National Pie Week 2018! Yes, you read that correctly – there’s an entire week devoted to one of the nations favourite treats. So, what better way to celebra… Read More
2018-02-28 09:30
Review by Collette
Frequent readers of The Devon Foodie will no doubt recall our recent visit to The Grovsner Hotel in Torquay, shortly before it made the transition to becoming John Burton… Read More
2018-02-24 17:55
*We were kindly invited along to sample the Seven Stars Valentines themed evening with Chef Mike Walsh*
Review by Collette
A fabulous warm welcome awaited us as we walked into the Seve… Read More
2018-02-22 15:16
Photography by Steve Haywood, Recipe by Allister Bishop
To celebrate ‘Cracking Salcombe’ on March 1st 2018 Allister Bishop – executive chef at South Sands Ho… Read More
2018-02-21 19:29
It’s fair to say that Michael Wignall produced one of our favourite dishes of 2017 as Head Chef at the prestigious Gidleigh Park Hotel. As testament to his outstanding culinary t… Read More
2018-02-19 13:18
Hospitality Action’s inaugural Rugby Legends Dinner (sponsored by Sharp’s Brewery) will take place on Monday 9th April at Deer Park Country House Hotel in Devon.
Guests are invit… Read More
2018-02-15 14:44
Written by Collette Dyson
Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day and given it’s ability to make or break our mornings, we feel that it’s pretty important to get… Read More
2018-02-11 19:21
If exotic décor, secret passwords and the thought of dining on pythons and insects piques your interest, you’ll want to stick around for our first ever London restaurant review… Read More
2018-01-30 21:57
*Last weekend we headed down to the South Devon coast to enjoy a complimentary night’s stay and dinner at The Osborne Hotel in Torquay*
The sky was decidedly overcast as we packed our… Read More
2018-01-19 13:19
Over the past few months I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about this trendy new country house hotel – from it’s eclectic interiors to its ambitious young kitchen team… Read More
2018-01-18 17:34
It’s hasn’t been that long since we last reviewed The Five Bells Inn in Clyst Hydon. We had nothing but praise for the chocolate box pub and it’s seasonal menu last su… Read More
2018-01-17 19:24
Review by Collette Dyson
You can generally get the feel of a place by the kind of greeting you receive on your arrival. Well, it’s safe to say that the warm welcome we received from st… Read More
2018-01-11 09:06
It’s not very often that you get the chance to sample authentic African cuisine here in the South West. But Malcolm Riley (The African Chef) is on a mission to bring the flavours of So… Read More
2018-01-09 18:32
Keeping up with your healthy eating resolutions will be much easier if you get your hands on some brand new kitchen supplies. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite appliances to get y… Read More
2018-01-07 11:57
Many of us like to start the new year with the best of intentions. For some people 2018 is set to be ‘Dry January’ – a teetotal cleanse of sorts – while for others it… Read More
2018-01-05 14:38
It would seem that Devon is fast becoming one of the most impressive wine producing counties of the UK. We’ve already established that Sharpham, Dalwood, Lyme Bay & Pebblebed… Read More
2018-01-01 22:17
I must confess, I received a number of BAM Food samples in the post a couple of months ago and despite eating them more or less straight away, I only recently got round to writing up my thou… Read More
2017-12-21 15:29
It has been almost two years since we last dined at The Deer Park Hotel and it’s fair to say that we were less than impressed on our last visit. We felt that the previous kitchen… Read More
2017-12-20 20:16
Review by Collette
John Burton Race has been at the helm of the Grosvenor Hotel’s restaurant for around ten months now and just announced that he he will be re-launching the… Read More
2017-12-14 23:17
Yesterday we were invited along to Hotel Du Vin in Exeter to sample their current Celebrations Menu for Christmas 2018. The menu contains plenty of choice for people of all tastes and c… Read More
2017-12-12 20:44
River Cottage Cookery School Review
Despite blogging about food for the past 18 months and considering myself a ‘proper foodie’, I’m ashamed to admit that I lack a lot of s… Read More
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