Restaurant

Try some food to make you smile at YO! Sushi

As a self-confessed fan of YO! Sushi, I felt it best to take along a non-biased sushi virgin to help me taste test the latest restaurant to arrive in Princesshay.

Ever since we published the news that YO! Sushi would be opening in Bedford Square on 22nd November, there was a flurry of excitement and anticipation both on Twitter and The Exeter Daily website. Many have experienced the brand before in places such as London's Paddington Station, Bristol Cribbs Causeway and Milsom Place in Bath, and so it is testament to the perception of Exeter as a city worthy of investment that we...

Modern Diner to launch first restaurant in Exeter

Modern Diners Ltd is to launch its first restaurant, RUBY, in Exeter after securing the lease of a central city location.

The freehold of the Grade II Listed property at 74 Queen Street was sold to its current owners in early 2012 and Christie + Co, which completed the sale, was recently appointed to find a lessee.

The agent said there had been "much interest" for the property, which has a sub-divided basement area and an open-plan ground floor with a mezzanine level. The site formerly traded as a delicatessen and licensed restaurant.

Erin...

Host a Christmas party in a potting shed?

A gardener’s shed is not a usual venue for a Christmas party. However this Christmas many a glass of mulled wine will be enjoyed in The Potting Shed at The Magdalen Chapter in Exeter.

This quirky private dining room is nestled within the grounds of this city centre hotel. Overlooking the manicured kitchen gardens, The Potting Shed is a sophisticated yet homely space that can seat up to 10 diners. Guests will not find a trowel or plant pot in sight. Instead sumptuous furnishings, a private lounge area and state-of-the-art technology awaits them.

The Potting Shed is within...

Torquay’s Bistrot Pierre does Bastille

Tuesday 14 July will see Torquay's Bistrot Pierre celebrating La Prise de la Bastille, the French national day.

In recognition of this historic date in the French calendar the bistrot staff will be dressing up in French inspired outfits and cooking up a vibrant party atmosphere - as well as its usual mouth-watering French dishes.

General Manager Beau Clarke says the evening promises to be one of the highlights of the summer: “La Fête de la Bastille is a national celebration in France. It’s a great opportunity for us to celebrate French culture and passion for good food.”...

Moroccan Night for Headway Devon

Event Date: 
11/04/2014 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm

Join us in the stunning surroundings of Casa Maroc’s atmospheric Casablanca Lounge on Friday 11th April from 6pm onwards to raise money for local people with brain injuries.

For just £10 per person you can enjoy a delicious three course Moroccan-Italian inspired meal, with a portion of the profits from every meal being donated towards Headway Devon.

Menu

Starter

Homemade soup

Main

Chicken a la creme, sauteed new potatoes with lemon and rosemary and...

Tesco buys restaurant chain Giraffe for £49 million

Supermarket group Tesco has today announced that it has bought the award-winning restaurant group Giraffe.

The acquisition forms part of Tesco’s strategy to develop the space in some of its larger stores and create even more compelling retail destinations where customers can meet, eat and drink, as well as shop. The first Giraffe restaurant to open next to a Tesco store will be near London.

Giraffe, which has a restaurant in Exeter, is a leading family-friendly restaurant that offers a wide range of fresh, seasonal, quality food, comfortable interiors and friendly staff....

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