The season for festive gatherings, merriment and feasting has arrived. December seems to have crept up on me from nowhere! Where has the year gone? It only seems like yesterday that we were basking in the warm (dare I say hot) sunshine from one of the best summers in recent memory. Last Sunday my festiveRead more
I must confess this isn’t my first visit to Comptoir Libanais, Exeter. I have been quite a few times before but never has it been warm enough to be offered a table outside. What a treat indeed. The weather of late has been outstanding and being able to dine on Lebanese food in the warmRead more
Having visited Le Vignoble, Bath a few months back I was eager to head down to its older sibling in Royal William Yard, Plymouth. With the day starting rather drearily after all the fabulous sunshine, Steve and I headed off on the train to Plymouth hoping that the sun might show its welcome face yetRead more
Restaurant 44 resides on Queen Street, Exeter. A short hop and a skip from Central Station and the High Street. Occupying the site of numerous restaurants over the years in many incarnations, I was intrigued to see what this newly opened, independent bar and restaurant had to offer. When I was invited to Restaurant 44Read more
Gosh how time flies. I can’t believe it’s already been two weeks since my wonderful evening at Kupp. From the second Steve and I walked through the door we were greeted with a smile and shown to our table. Danny, the manager on duty couldn’t have been more welcoming. We were offered drinks menus andRead more
Anyone will tell you how much I love my seafood and when I was invited to Rockfish, Exmouth I couldn’t say “no”! A short and easy train ride from my hometown of Exeter, Exmouth nestles the coastline where the River Exe meets the sea. A popular destination for tourists in the summer because of theRead more
I love a good burger and Meat 59 on Magdalen Road didn’t disappoint. As a non meat eater many say “good burger, what do you know about a good burger?” Can I just say that a burger can be more than a meat patty or two! My burger was delicious and expertly named “Boom Boom,Read more
Stepping foot through the front door of Exeter’s The Canopy felt like stepping through the chalk painting in Mary Poppins. You walk in and instantly you’re transported into another world; a calmer more friendly world at that. A soft piano soundtrack plays in the background and the sound of birdsong coming from the trees createsRead more
Nestled on the banks of the River Dart, Sharpham Vineyard is one string to the Sharpham Trusts bow. Another being a heard of red tractor assured Jersey cows that produce the most outstanding cheeses that fit so well with the individual character of Sharpham’s award winning wines. Alongside this, and in the main house designedRead more
With views to die for, Windout Barn is nestled on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park. This 11th century farm is owned by the lovely Felicity and Sam and has been transformed into a haven for city dwellers looking for a complete escape or local country folk, like myself, wanting a great afternoon out. WindoutRead more