26 food review- BY AMANDA BLOOMER VALLEY VIEW CAFELODDISWELL, KINGSBRIDGE


O


ver 9 years, much can change and my recent lunch venue has indeed


grown during that time but what really matters has stayed reassuringly constant – the warm welcome; the friendly staff; the locality of their ingredients and the amazing food they produce. ‘If it ain’t broke …’ and I defy


anyone to find anything which ‘needs fixing’ with Valley View Café. They do start with an enviable


advantage – that view! Truly unspoilt olde english countryside in all its glory; meandering river, ancient woodlands, the occasional contented animals leisurely grazing, straight out of a children’s picture book. Gazing out at that rural


panorama is a perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Add a slice of one of their scrumptious homemade cakes or a steaming dish of mac ’n cheese


“You would struggle to find fresher ingredients as the majority are sourced from the adjacent family farm shop and butcher”


enriched with smoky chorizo, and you will regret ever having to leave. A venue for all seasons, take your pick of where to sit dependent on the weather. I have basked in sunshine on their flower filled terrace, snuggled inside whilst wild winds blew, enjoyed decadent Sunday brunches in the light, bright marquee or crowded around wooden tables on the grassy knoll with assorted children enjoying the small people’s play area. Whatever your choice, the


portions are unfailingly generous, and the flavours are always ‘more- ish’ and interesting. You would struggle to find fresher ingredients as the majority are sourced from the adjacent family farm shop and butchery where they proudly support local farmers, artisan suppliers and producers. Their own home reared beef


and lamb is joined by pork from a neighbour just down the road. If the selection of fruit and vegetables aren’t from their own farm today, they probably will be tomorrow … their bywords in everything are local and quality. Ready to have your tastebuds


tantalised …? Su, my fellow ‘taster’ with years of


knowledge and experience of the South Hams food scene enjoyed Tart of the Day; a delicately flavoured combination of cream cheese, asparagus and chive with the clever addition of tomato chutney giving the dish a well-


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116