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Tag: Restaurants
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If you ever find yourself in Dulverton, no doubt you will have noticed signs that proudly proclaim that you have now arrived at the gateway to Exmoor. True enough I’m sure, but instead of driving through, you should take some time to stay awhile and explore this charming little Somerset village. And if you are…
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Click on the link below to view a short, but highly entertaining video about this great event I was privileged to take part in. Video courtesy of Fly Monkeys Limited and Julia Amies-Green Photography. Enjoy! Exmoor Live Cookery Demonstration, Dunster in Somerset Photo courtesy of Julia Amies-Green Photography.
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The Pyne Arms in North Devon is situated in the beautiful and peaceful hamlet of East Down. Run by couple, Ellis and Amie Pannell, this gastro pub is now most definitely on the proverbial map. I called in last Sunday on the off-chance of a spare table (booking is advised), and I was suitably rewarded.…
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If you ever find yourself in historic and beautiful Arundel, at the bottom of the main street on the right, you will discover not one but two Italian restaurants. In fact, two restaurants in one. Now that I have sufficiently piqued your attention, I will explain. What you’ve got, rather cleverly, are two dining experiences…
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Arriving at The Cafe down at Porlock Weir this month, I found Chef Andrew Dixon hard at work feeding a restaurant full of Exmoor Food Fest punters. Effortlessly turning out mouthwatering specialties like Pork Faggot, surrounded by seasonal vegetables and capped with a golden brown potato rosti, and then Grilled Cornish Mackerel with char-grilled vegetables…
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Out in the sticks, a few miles north of Taunton, you will find Lower Clavelshay Farm. Ok, nothing unusual there because after all we are in rural Somerset, aren’t we? However, within this farm, you will find a gastronomic delight called Clavelshay Barn restaurant. And yes, as the name would suggest, it is in a…
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This is Barrie Tucker. Barrie is the Head Chef at the Notley Arms over at Monksilver, in West Somerset. He tells me that he once came 2nd place in a national Scotch Egg making competition. Well they do say that the proof of the pudding is in the eating don’t they? After dropping a number…
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The Combe, set within West Somerset College in Minehead, trains post 16 students in the fine art of catering and hospitality. At the helm of this enterprising venture for over 4 years is Werner Hartholt, a Dutch / Indonesian chef who moved to the UK some 20 years ago. Werner Hartholt, 41, was born in…
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Posted on DevonLife.co.uk on 21st July 2015 For Alan Boddington, the Poltimore Inn at North Molton has been a labour of love. Resurrected from almost certain commercial & culinary death, Alan has worked tirelessly to produce a beautiful venue to eat and drink in that is entirely fit for purpose. The moment you walk into…
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Posted on Exmoor 4 all on 28th March 2015 Occupying a prime position on Dunster High Street within a stone’s throw of the historic Yarn Market, you will find a most excellent eatery, Reeves Restaurant. Owned and managed by Justin & Claire Reeves, they have built for themselves an enviable reputation. Before I turned up…
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