Chain makes the most of top local produce

FROM beer to cider. And even better, fermented apple juice served alongside a very special fermented bread dough.

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That's the combination I discovered on another trip to Cornwall recently when we called at Padstow for a break in our journey and a spot of lunch.

Right there on the now world-famous harbour-side we discovered a newly-opened pizza restaurant called The Stable, which not only specialises in sourdough pizzas but also serves an impressive range of Westcountry ciders.

It's part of a fast growing chain based here in the South West - The Stable has other restaurants in places like Bristol, Plymouth, Bath, Falmouth and Newquay (Fistral beach) - which is a great thing for the region because the company takes great care to partner with local producers.

When we called in (for what turned out to be a truly first class pizza) the other day I was able to have a quick chat with restaurant manager Charley Paines, who told me her team was particularly proud of the sourdough which is used in all their offerings.