Devon & Cornwall Dining

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The Old Coastguard

Adopting an ethos of dynamism and constant evolution, this Mousehole hotel embodies elegance without pretension offering a unique blend of classical comfort and contemporary style. The restaurant is located downstairs and there is a real wow factor a...
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Falmouth’s New Dining Scene

Falmouth as a town has come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years. There has been a lot of investment in both corporate and leisure development with a new Quayside complex, eco-friendly flats and business space, expansion of the University a...
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Raval’s

Camelford is home to a famous building called The Indian King and a gem of a restaurant. The building’s name dates back to the 18th century when, in 1734, Tomo Chachi, a Cherokee Indian King, his wife Senauki and Tooanakowki their son were brought ov...
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Eco-Friendly Dining In Devon And Cornwall

Food miles, carbon footprints and sustainability, just three key words that are all the rage at the moment as we are becoming more and more aware of how we can help the environment. Buying food from abroad or in unnecessary packaging, even shopping a...
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The Wellington Hotel

Boscastle is a picturesque village hidden in a steep-sided valley. It hit the headlines in 2004 when the whole village was the victim of a catastrophic flood. It has become more popular than ever thanks to the publicity and also to TV programmes such...
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Deli Dining In Devon And Cornwall

In the last couple of years it’s been hard to ignore the rapid spread of the Farm Shop, Farmers’ Market and Food Festival across the South West. All good for the foodie, but how has this growth affected local delicatessens? Have they seen a drop in b...
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Alverton Manor

Located on Tregolls road, heading from Truro city centre toward St Austell is Alverton Manor. For years, this has been the traditional fine dining venue of choice for locals and business people as well as being an extremely popular venue for weddings...
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And The Winners Are. . .

Devon and Cornwall have enjoyed a food and drink boom over the last couple of years, helped along by an exodus of hot London-based chefs heading southwest. They’re seeking a better quality of life, leaving behind the drudgery of London’s restaurants ...
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Festive Dining In Devon and Cornwall

Two festive period scenarios diners struggle with are where to eat out on Christmas Day and where to go New Years Eve. The former is usually too depressing for words - restaurants with hungover staff who just don’t want to be there (form your own ima...
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Bistro de la Mer

Bistro De La Mer does exactly what it says on the tin -- it’s a bistro that specialises in fish, but that’s just the start of the story. Tony Ward is a passionate and driven chef, who after working in London at famous fish restaurants Wheelers of St ...
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Tabb’s

After 16 years of cooking fine modern British cuisine for a loyal and appreciative audience, Nigel and Melanie Tabb recently moved their restaurant from Portreath to Truro. The move, it turns out, was very shrewd and the timing perfect as Truro's din...
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Where To Eat On Cornwall’s North Coast

A recent report by the BBC highlighted Cornwall’s growing reputation as a place to enjoy food. It’s been a key factor in Cornwall substantially increasing its visitor numbers with a 50% growth in numbers in the decade to 2002. The first areas of Corn...
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The Sloop Inn

The oldest hostelry in St Ives, dating back to 14th century, is located smack bang on the harbour front, practically at the head of the slipway looking out over the harbour and the bay beyond. This traditional fisherman’s inn has retained its origina...
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Dining Out Near Cornwall’s Top Tourist Destinations

Cornwall has a wealth of top tourist attractions -- they keep visitors busy whilst on holiday and of course provide locals with a wide choice of weekend trips. We have put together a selection of great dining options that are just a short distance fr...
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Organic Eating In Devon & Cornwall

The South West is officially the hub of organic food in the UK. A recent report states that the South West has the largest concentration of organic farmers and new figures released by the Soil Association say that West Country producers make up 22 pe...
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Café Fusion

The Piazza complex is one of Bodmin’s most exciting new developments, housing hair stylist of the year Arubablu, all-ladies gym Curves, a French boudoir clothes shop La Boheme, and Read This Article

Where To Eat In The Scilly Isles

As spring appears, the Isles of Scilly begin to prepare for the coming tourist season, with staff recruited from around the world to work in the many hotels, pubs and restaurants on the islands. The new season is always kicked off with the World Pilo...
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Cocos

It’s located on Penzance’s most interesting stretch, Chapel Street, occupying a large, double-fronted building with two very big windows and a charcoal and gold exterior. At lunch, it’s one of the busiest places in town with local shoppers and busine...
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The Changing Face Of Plymouth

Plymouth’s regeneration has started a scrabble for land in the restaurant and bar sector with both entrepreneurs and nationals buying into the growth potential of the city. The skyline is already changing into what is being described as a ‘mini Manha...
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What Is A Pub?

Twenty years ago, this was a simple question with a simple answer – a place where you went for a drink. Some of them served food, some of them had rooms -- but they were all pubs. In 1991, the waters began to muddy when the term ‘gastropub’ was first...
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Courtyard Restaurant

North Devon food and drink is currently undergoing a renaissance and a major catalyst in this shift the Courtyard. Keen surfer and driven chef Noel Corston returned from Mexico with his new wife Nora who together with Noel’s dad Tony have been respon...
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Stingi Lulus

Stingi Lulus is the brainchild of ex-Rock and Roll tour chef Scott Young. In 2003 Scott, originally from Cornwall, saw the way Cornwall was changing on the food and drink front and realised the potential for pioneering something special. Everything l...
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The South West Coastal Path

You don’t have to be a walker or rambler to enjoy the Devon and Cornwall coastline. Dip in to a remote cove, have a wander over the cliffs, drop down to a secluded beach and come across a warm and friendly hostelry to end the day. In fact the South W...
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The Edge

Port Isaac has always been a popular escape for the media from London. They love its unspoilt tranquillity and of course the fabled Cornish countryside around it, not to mention the unbelievable views of the impressive North Cornish coastline that do...
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Up And Down The A30

Most of us grit our teeth and prepare mentally before embarking on the marathon drive that is not dissimilar to the Wacky Races. Whether you are headed ‘up-country’ or, if a visitor, ‘way down West’ this is a reminder of what you are missing along th...
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Where To Dine Out In Exeter (February 2004)

Exeter’s continued food and drink development sees the Exeter Festival of South West England Food & Drink move into its second year and the restaurant scene grow with some exciting new additions. The Michael Caines empire goes from strength to streng...
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The Bay Restaurant (February 2004)

Stephen and Yvonne Hill have put heart and soul into this friendly hotel and restaurant, which has been quietly delivering some of the best quality hospitality in Cornwall. The business is run with dynamism and passion and attention to detail is appa...
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Ashburton Cookery School (November 2004)

Over the last few years, Ashburton has been busy establishing its positioning within Devon as a foodie centre of excellence. Its proximity to key sources of local, high quality, ingredients such as fish, game, fruit and veg as well as its geographica...
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Winter Retreats In Devon And Cornwall (November 2004)

Having descended on the two counties during the mad months of summer, stressed out with kids in tow, the majority of visitors never get to see how amazing Devon and Cornwall are during the winter season. For the lucky people who live here, the winter...
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Old Coastguard Hotel (September 2004)

After a recent refurbishment this Mousehole hotel embodies elegance without pretension with a unique blend of classical comfort and contemporary style. The restaurant is located downstairs and there is a real wow factor as you enter. The large space ...
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The Cornwall Food and Drink Festival (September 2004)

Taking place in Truro over the weekend October 2-3, this event has been devised to showcase the wide variety of fabulous Cornish produce that is now available to the buying public and to increase the awareness of who’s doing what locally. Although ce...
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A Taste For Tapas (July 2004)

Popular back in the 1970s, Tapas are back! With more and more people heading over to Spain for the weekend, they have been exposed to a whole new way of eating, or rather grazing. Literally translated, tapas means ‘cover’ from when in a bar the drink...
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Saffron (July 2004)

Saffron has been serving real food in Truro since 1999. The restaurant is a labour of love for Nik and Traci Tinney and it shows. Prior to opening Saffron, Nik had worked with some real industry greats whilst at Langans and the Palais du Jardin in Lo...
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Harry’s (June 2004)

It’s good to find a restaurant that does simple things really well. A breath of fresh air, Harry’s has been serving unpretentious quality dishes in a buzzy and vibrant atmosphere for over ten years. It’s now owned by second generation Sam and Toby bu...
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Where To Eat In St Mary’s, Scilly (June 2004)

It’s official -- the Isles of Scilly have now been adopted by the Celebrity A list as a year-round retreat. What’s the attraction? The remoteness and tranquillity, the hauntingly beautiful scenery, the wildlife, rare birds and sea life, the walks, th...
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Atlantic Waves (May 2004)

This welcome addition to the quality dining available in St Ives is set within The Atlantic Hotel in Carbis Bay, on the main road in and out of the picturesque Cornish town. It’s a friendly, family hotel run by Cyril, Gill and Colin and the ground fl...
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The New Arrivals (May 2004)

The summer is beckoning in Devon and Cornwall and restaurant and bar owners are gearing up for the silly season. Each coastal town and destination village has seen natural selection at work with closures and new openings. There has also been a new tr...
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Newlyn and Mousehole Dining (April 2004)

There was a time not so long ago when any foodie visiting Cornwall would drive as far as Padstow and no further. Short sighted, we would say, as there is a massive choice of quality dining no further south than a 45-minute drive. What a choice -- New...
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The Old Quay House (April 2004)

A visit to the Old Quay House at Fowey has to be one of Cornwall’s more magical experiences. The beautiful ancient Cornish sea port of Fowey is steeped in history and is synonymous with Daphne Du Maurier, John Rashleigh, the China Clay trade and wart...
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Fish & Chips -- The Nation’s Favourite (March 2004)

Despite all the talk about chicken tikka massala and kebabs, fish and chips is still one of Britain’s favourite meals, almost as traditional as roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. It’s a great-value alternative to other fast foods and far, far healthie...
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Revival (March 2004)

St. Austell and Fine Dining are two references not normally found together in the same sentence but tucked away in a fantastic location on Charlestown harbourside is Revival. Char...
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Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink (February 2004)

With the huge wave of South West produce and culinary art grabbing the attention of the food and drink industry nationwide, it was only a matter of time before a celebration took place. This first-ever Festival of South West Food and Drink is taking ...
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Romantic Destinations (February 2004)

Opinions of what makes a restaurant romantic differ -- it could be the location, the ambiance of the dining room or the chemistry between a couple. There are, however, some restaurants that definitely do engender romance and here we cover a selection...
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The Beach (January 2004)

During the summer months the beaches of Devon and Cornwall are packed, the ‘bucket and spade brigade’ descend for their annual abuse of the region’s coastline. Okay we know that the region depends upon them but we all give a sigh of relief when from ...
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Hey Presto! (January 2004)

Some of you may already be using the branches of Presto around Devon and Cornwall, those of you who don’t, should try it, here is a success story built on quality not the lowest common denominator and highest margin adopted by some other Coffe...
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The Camel Trail Part Two (Wadebridge & Rock) (December 2003)

The Camel Trail is a 17-mile stretch of disused rail track, now resurfaced, that winds through some of Cornwall's most beautiful and little-known countryside. Cornwall County Council converted 11 miles beside the River Camel from track bed to trail, ...
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Camel Valley Vineyard (December 2003)

Situated between Wadebridge and Bodmin on the slopes of the River Camel, the Vineyard was started in 1989 by Bob Lindo, his wife and son Sam. Ex-fighter pilot Bob has swapped flying Jaguars and Vulcans for the serenity of the Vineyard and the excitem...
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The Smoke House (November 2003)

In a converted smokery on the pretty harbour of Porthleven near Helston, you’ll find a contemporary, well-designed café bar/restaurant. Now in its fourth season, The Smoke House, has built a reputation as a popular meeting place for locals and regula...
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Fair Game or Fowl (November 2003)

Nothing we eat or drink is more misunderstood. Steeped in mythology yet beset with bad press, it remains an acclaimed delicacy. Horror stories abound – hang it until it’s crawling, mouldy or maggoty – so little wonder that many people are nervous of ...
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Devon Celebration Of Food (October 2003)

With the retro trend for ‘everything local’ and the reaction of farmers and the smallholder against the rise of foreign produce in the supermarkets, the back-to-the-roots movement is gathering momentum. In the vanguard of this trend are the euro-fund...
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Foodie Pubs In Devon And Cornwall (October 2003)

A few years ago, a phenomenon began to spread through London. It started at The Eagle, in London's Farringdon, and the stripped-back combination of good food and farmhouse kitchen furniture spread rapidly. The gastropub was on the march. It may have ...
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Trengilly Wartha Inn (September 2003)

Literally translated, it means the settlement above the trees and it’s an apt description of the Trengilly Wartha Inn, which nestles in the wooded valley of Polpenwith creek. The hotel is surrounded by six acres of its own gardens and meadows and is ...
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Where To Eat In Exeter (September 2003)

Devon’s capital has the reputation of being that little bit more sophisticated and progressive than those other southwest cities, Truro and Plymouth. Perhaps it’s because Exeter is a bureaucratic centre or maybe it’s that the shopping is more elevate...
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It’s A Family Affair (August 2003)

A recent poll of 2,000 parents was commissioned by Mother & Baby magazine and Pampers nappies. It claims to be the biggest survey ever carried out to assess Britain's ‘family friendliness’ and we didn’t come out well. Six out of 10 parents now think ...
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Seafood School (July 2003)

Padstow remains the perfect little fishing port and despite the influx of tourists it has stayed true to its traditions and is still a real Cornish town. Lying on the Camel estuary, buildings of all colours and shapes huddle together vying for the vi...
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The Camel Trail Part One (Padstow & St Merryn) (July 2003)

Padstow, and more recently St Merryn, have been tagged as ‘Gastro Villages’ – in other words, places where the arrival of one chef has sparked off a competitive challenge with other local restaurants and firmly put the location on the gastrotourist’s...
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Dining Out In North Devon (May 2003)

North Devon is full of contrast, some of the most stunning coastlines and beaches, the wild and remote Exmoor, and the 180-mile Tarka Trail for walkers and cyclists. The area comes alive in summer when the landscape is rich with bloom, the towns and ...
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The Abbey (May 2003)

The quality cooking at The Abbey Hotel and Restaurant in Penzance has just been officially recognised by its receipt of a Michelin Star, only the second restaurant in Cornwall to be ...
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Alba (May 2003)

Grant Nethercott and his partner Julia were the only restaurateurs brave enough to attempt five-star dining in St Ives. And they have pulled it off big style with Read This Article

St. Ives And The Art Of Dining (May 2003)

The decision to open a Tate Gallery in St Ives was inspired. Positioned on the Gulf Stream and enjoying a unique Mediterranean light, this once thriving fishing community has been a magnet for artists and bohemians since the 1920s. Tourism is ...
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