At Taste Buds magazine, we know that not all food-lovers make good chefs. For those who prefer to eat than cook, and for aspiring chefs looking for a break from the kitchen, we feature restaurant reviews and recommendations for the best places to eat out in Devon.
Nick talks to Jennie Cooper about what goes on behind the scenes
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Jennie Cooper chatted to Ben Cole from Home Farm Café about his special ‘smile-inducing’ dinner menus
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Ben Cole and Charlotte Buckland, Home Farm’s new co-owners, talk about being back in Devon and expanding on the café’s popular offerings
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Jennie Cooper talks to Michael Smith, Venus’s co-founder, about his sustainable vision
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Jennie Cooper chats to General Managers, Glenn Ferguson, Jennie Luke and Joe Soames about putting the hospitable into hospitality
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Chrissy Harris samples the exciting evening menu at Home Farm Café
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Offering an authentic Spanish menu and various entertaining spaces, Flamenca in Exeter is an ideal venue for celebrations and gatherings
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A visit to one of Devon’s many delis and farm shops is always a treat – Chrissy Harris rounds up some great examples
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Good food and a place to stay – what more do you need? Chrissy Harris rounds up some of Devon’s best dining destinations with rooms
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Chrissy Harris and children revisit this area and enjoy a range of dishes from the breakfast menu
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Taste Buds talks to Sam Colton, Operations Manager at Brunning Host, the family business that owns Turtley Corn Mill and The Bridge at Mount Batten
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Ceri Ashford, Director and Head Roaster at Gaia Giving CIC, talks about how she blends speciality coffee with a well-being community space
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The Hour Glass in Exeter is revisiting historic West Country dishes as part of a menu showcasing the best of the region, both old and new
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Taste Buds chats to Senior Sous Chef at the Horn of Plenty in Gulworthy and learns about the team and ethos
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Taste Buds talks to Rachel Dean, Bar and Restaurant Manager at the Bucket & Spade about how she runs this award-winning restaurant
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Come for the sea views, stay for the exceptional finishing touches
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Sue Stoneman escapes to the moors for an evening of fine dining at one of Devon’s most luxurious hotels
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The Bucket & Spade is a perfect summer pit stop for al fresco dining, with menus to suit everyone
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