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I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

26 September 2024

Our reporter was disappointed to discover there was little luxurious about this fancy spin on an all-American classic - other than the price.

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‘The décor looked like something out of Back to the Future’

‘The décor looked like something out of Back to the Future’

19 September 2024

Our reporter visited an all-American fifties diner where Elvis plays on the speakers and waffles with bacon are on the menu.

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Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

12 September 2024

Our reviewer heads back to a familiar spot now under a new name and management and hoping to last longer than its short-lived predecessor.

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The café where you can buy the cups and plates to take home with you

The café where you can buy the cups and plates to take home with you

05 September 2024

We stopped off at a country café with glorious views, where everything is aimed at making you feel better about yourself.

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'Foodie capital of Kent is a bit Shoreditch - but there's nothing wrong with that!'

'Foodie capital of Kent is a bit Shoreditch - but there's nothing wrong with that!'

29 August 2024

Our reviewer visits one of Kent’s foodie hotspots to sample the fun atmosphere with some excellent pizza.

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It’s no surprise pub’s street food has gone viral - but is it worth the price?

It’s no surprise pub’s street food has gone viral - but is it worth the price?

15 August 2024

We tried the Asian-inspired cuisine at a Kent pub that’s become a social media sensation.

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‘This ice cream shop has been going for almost 100 years - and I can see why’

‘This ice cream shop has been going for almost 100 years - and I can see why’

08 August 2024

Our reporter visited a nostalgic ice cream parlour overlooking the coast in one of Kent’s most-visited seaside towns.

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‘Is this restaurant really the Gem of Kent?’

‘Is this restaurant really the Gem of Kent?’

01 August 2024

Our reporter paid a visit to a Turkish restaurant on a hot summer’s evening to find out if the venue lives up to its self-proclaimed title.

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We tried new cafe’s all-you-can-eat breakfast that costs just £8.99

We tried new cafe’s all-you-can-eat breakfast that costs just £8.99

25 July 2024

A new cafe is offering a bargain big breakfast for just £8.99 - but does the taste match up to the enticing price?

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The Kent cafe with five-star food - but the liberal left won't like it

The Kent cafe with five-star food - but the liberal left won't like it

18 July 2024

We visited a restaurant full of Union Jacks and Nigel Farage voters for a classic English breakfast. Just don’t bring a copy of the Guardian…

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‘I had lunch in a bathtub with teacups hanging from the ceiling’

‘I had lunch in a bathtub with teacups hanging from the ceiling’

11 July 2024

We visited a surprising vintage tea room that turns back the clock with its quirky decor.

‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

04 July 2024

Our reviewer took her border terrier to try out a hotel’s new canine culinary experience — don’t worry, we review the food for “humans” too!

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Why trendy new Kent venue is a must-visit - even if you don’t like small plates

Why trendy new Kent venue is a must-visit - even if you don’t like small plates

27 June 2024

We tried grown-up chicken nuggets and a “pork belly of dreams” at a restaurant and wine bar where a former MasterChef finalist is working wonders.

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Scallops were great - but chips in this tiny tub could be priciest in Kent

Scallops were great - but chips in this tiny tub could be priciest in Kent

20 June 2024

Our reviewer headed to the coast, didn’t read the menu properly and paid a steep price for a modest pot of chips.

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‘This Indian-British fusion cafe left me hungry for more’

‘This Indian-British fusion cafe left me hungry for more’

13 June 2024

Our reporter visited a fusion cafe for brunch and found that it didn’t quite live up to its heavenly name.

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‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

06 June 2024

In honour of National Fish and Chips day we headed to one of the best inland chippies in the county.

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

30 May 2024

We sent our reviewer to a tucked away side street restaurant after seeing it feature in a celebrity chef’s recent showcase on the town’s food scene.

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This beautiful corner of Kent is like being on the Amalfi Coast

This beautiful corner of Kent is like being on the Amalfi Coast

23 May 2024

Our reviewer enjoys the sunshine as he heads to the coast to sample one of Kent’s most beautiful dining spots.

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‘I would happily eat the patatas bravas every day of my life’

‘I would happily eat the patatas bravas every day of my life’

16 May 2024

Our reporter’s eyes were bigger than his belly at a harbour-side tapas restaurant promising a bite-sized taste of Spain.

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‘I honestly couldn’t tell it was vegan’

‘I honestly couldn’t tell it was vegan’

09 May 2024

We visited one of Kent’s only fully plant-based cafes to see if the food measures up - and didn’t miss the meat or dairy at all.

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