Words by Jamie Crocker Exceptional hospitality and reassuringly good food combine to stop the clock. Should you find yourself in Topsham, casting around for somewhere to placate those tummy hunger trolls, then The Galley Restaurant, at 41 Fore Street offers something to keep them at bay. For more than 30 years, it has held a prominent place in town’s food scene, consistently earning a reputation for serving “the very best of Devon on a plate.” From the get-go, the restaurant

Words by Hannah Tapping Distilled at the water’s edge with a passion for exceptional spirits. The first page of Salcombe Gin’s story was turned in 2014. Two sailing instructors, Angus Lugsdin and Howard Davies, who had met while working at Salcombe’s Island Cruising Club in 1995, shared a love for the ocean and a mutual appreciation of gin. A G&T would often be enjoyed together after a busy day on the water, and the talk would turn to the dream of producing their own world-cl

Words by Hannah Tapping Cornish creators become the muse for a collaboration that celebrates meaning and material. My day always feels just that little bit better when I chat with Amelia Pemberton. Her positive outlook on life, combined with her gentle tone and inflection is balm for the soul. I first met Amelia when I wrote about her own limited-edition designs: delightfully playful cotton and silk scarves and decadent silk pyjamas. But as with many of the most interesting p

Words by Jamie Crocker A Redruth wine bar shaped by long experience and a measured approach. Cooper’s Bar opened in Redruth as a natural extension of its owner’s established work in hospitality. The bar grows directly from years spent running Philleigh Way Cookery School and Cove Café, drawing on daily contact with guests, food and drink. It reflects a considered knowledge of how people like to socialise, observed over many years working within the hospitality sector. Wine si