Dartmoor and Devon Food Reviews 2011 by Jill Pendleton
Sunday 18th December Would Santa rate the food at the Post Inn, Whiddon Down, now that the new landlord
and landlady Bob and Mandy are in place? Yes, I rather think he would. Click here to read my Post Inn food review.
18th of November and I have just received notice of a taster offer from Brown's Hotel in Tavistock. See pic above,
which I guess is some caviar sitting on fresh salmon. They say :- We have a Six course tasting menu only £34.50!
Normal RRP £69.00 per person. We are delighted to present to you a truly exceptional offer of six beautifully presented courses for only £34.50 in the relaxed surroundings of Browns Hotel. With dishes such as fillet of venison, fondant potato, cabbage, smoked bacon & fig on the menu you know that you're in for a treat! That's even before you reach the lime panna cotta with apple foam, pecan nuts accompanied by a blackberry and orange gel - sublime! Six delicious courses of amazing food for just £34.50- need we say more? This is a limited offer and only available in November on Monday, Tuesday & Sundays. We are expecting a very high demand for this offer and must stress that you need to book now to avoid disappointment. Call 01822 618686 quoting 'Friends of Browns 6 course tasting' Sounds worth a try !!
Thursday 27th October Time off with pals. Where shall we go for lunch ? Read my Edgemoor hotel lunchtime review
Friday 14th October: Here's great news that The New Forge in Chagford have just
won the Taste of the West Gold award for this year. Chloe and Lei have worked hard
in the popular cafe since taking over last year. Take a look at their website to catch
a flavour of the place. It really is that fresh and appealing.
Rob and I are off to have a flu jabs this morning, I think that we'll reward ourselves by calling in for lunch there and treating ourselves to their excellent Club Sandwich
followed by the very yummy chocolate cake that they make.
I see that the prestigious Gidleigh Park Hotel also won one of only 4 gold award
for Restaurants in the Devon section. Chagford is well worth a visit for keen foodies.
Friday 7th October. The Globe Inn in Chagford have e-mailed me a copy of their Christmas
menu for this year. It all looks very tempting, with four choices for each course. My personal selection would be Prawn, crab and avocado timbale to start, traditional turkey with
roast potatoes, pan fried sprouts with bacon and flaked almonds with pigs in blankets for the mains,
and Cherry Brandy and Black Cherry Truffle served with cream to follow. Price ? £18 for 2 courses and £21.50 for 2.
I plan to try it out some time in the near future, so will let you know what I think. Click here to see the full menu.
Monday 20th September If you are self catering on Dartmoor, then you won't want to miss the fabulous kebabs on offer
at Martin's family butcher in Chagford. Andy makes them with best pork and his own special mix of barbecue spices.
I made the mistake of thinking that we would need a couple each, when one is ample. I popped mine into the aga with
the skewers ends over the edges of a stainless steel pan to catch the juices as they ran off. Mouth wateringly good!
Saturday 10th September. What a charming birthday party at the Mill End Hotel. Read my Mill End food review ..
Friday 5th August. A new venue for cream teas with a garden to die for. Perfect for WI ladies maybe? Read on..
Tuesday 19th July and I shot off to the village market at Manaton. Bought home made parmesan and sun dried tomato bread, and wild boar sausages. Perfect for lunch. Thumbs up from everyone. See here for farmers markets page.
Fancy me not knowing about such a good eatery. The Terrace Restaurant in Tavistock. Read on....
Something for Foodie Folks to add to their diaries..... this Summer on the 4th of August.
Wine Tasting Evening at 22 Mill Street Restaurant in Chagford starting at 7.30pm. Working in conjunction with Wine Merchant, 'Charles Steevenson Wines', 22 Mill St is delighted to be hosting a ‘Tutored Wine Tasting’ supper event.
With his extensive knowledge and vast experience, Charles will take diners through the fundamental and intriguing aspects of the 'World of Wine', and hopefully de-mystify the complexities of wines, which can so often confuse.
Once the informative and informal pre supper tasting is concluded, the Maitre d’ will invite you to Supper, where you will be served the culinary delights 22 Mill street is renowned for, enjoying a sumptuous Chef’s seasonal four course set dinner menu comprising of – appetiser, starter, main and dessert. The meal will be accompanied by "flights of wine" which have been selected to compliment the cuisine. For further information on how to book a space click here.
Saturday 11th June. Thirsty walkers at the Church House Inn on Rob's birthday.
Note: 9 chaps and only two women ! Cheers everyone. Read my food review.
8th June 2011. Upmarket, pine floors, friendly staff and a serious cook in the kitchen.
First impressions of our overdue visit to Cafe Green Ginger in Ashburton. Click here to read on...
Wednesday 20th of April. Salads are just right for this wonderfully sunny weather, and this Antipasti platter is a selection of freshly sliced Parma ham, Milano salami, Napoli Salami, Devon fennel salami, cornichons, roasted marinated Mediterranean vegetables and olives, served with warm focaccia bread, on offer at The New Forge in Chagford at £9.75.
Saturday 5th of March. Despite the freezing cold weather the 3rd Moretonhampstead Food Festival was a great success. With mouthwatering demonstations by Michael Caines of Gidleigh Park Hotel and Wayne Pearson from the Mill End Hotel.
Wayne showed us how to make the perfect Rosti for vegetarians. Lucky us, we are soon to take Sunday lunch at
the hotel, and now that we have seen Wayne in action, that will make the trip all the more enjoyable.
Thursday 10th February. What a great way to brighten up a miserable February day. Indulge yourself at
Gidleigh Park Hotel near to Chagford. Superb food and excellent service. Read my Gidleigh Park food review.
See also tearoom reviews + 2010 + 2009 + 2008 reviews
