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We tried the new Kent restaurant slated by Guardian critic
02 May 2024After reading the Guardian’s scathing review of a Kent restaurant we thought we ought to try it out ourselves.
We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’
25 April 2024Our reporter had to sign a waiver warning of “possible loss of life” before taking on a ferociously hot chicken wings challenge at a new Kent venue.
The five-star drinks at hidden gem Kent bar you have to try
18 April 2024In our latest food review, we visit a restaurant with a strange taste when it comes to interior design.
Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?
11 April 2024Our reviewer went on the hunt for the best spot for Sunday lunch after a country ramble with his four-legged friend in tow.
‘I almost got away with a free meal!’
04 April 2024The opening night of an outdoor food village proved so busy that the frazzled staff almost gave away a free katsu curry.
‘This is some of the finest cooking happening anywhere in the county right now’
28 March 2024Our reviewer visited a seafront Japanese-inspired restaurant and was blown away by the quality of the food on offer.
We tried new restaurant with ‘gargantuan’ menu in old Debenhams
21 March 2024A former Debenhams is being transformed – and the first new tenant is a restaurant with one of the biggest menus known to man.
‘It’s not the food court I remember but it’s still the place to be on a Friday night’
14 March 2024As Bluewater prepares celebrations for its 25th anniversary we take a look at what’s changed at its iconic food court over the years.
Lunch was a washout - but at least the sandwiches were good
07 March 2024The rain may have put a damper on things, but our reporter still got more than they bargained for with lunch at this park café.
‘This £50 meat feast turned me into a savage and was well worth the money’
29 February 2024Sliced beef brisket, pulled pork, jalapeno smoked sausage, ribs, chicken and mac n’ cheese – this platter is certainly not for the faint of heart.
Mayo in a milk bottle and an £8.50 Moretti – but it’s still well worth a visit!
22 February 2024Burgers and good solid branding make this restaurant stand out from the herd – but is it a case of style over substance? We went to find out.
‘Faultless fine dining in the unlikeliest of places’
15 February 2024It might look unassuming, but this Indian restaurant was named best in the UK for its heavenly haute cuisine.
‘No wonder you voted this the best pizza place in Kent'
08 February 2024The pizza is incredible at this restaurant – but should you ever pay more than £10 for garlic bread?
‘This used to be town’s roughest pub – but it’s such a classy venue now’
01 February 2024When our reporter was last inside this building, the “air of menace” led to a swift exit – but his recent visit couldn’t have been more different.
Just £9.60 and it tastes this good – no wonder the queues are huge
25 January 2024The food looks underwhelming yet the queues at this classic seaside fish and chip shop in the summer will take your breath away.
‘My new favourite place to get the day off to the best of starts’
18 January 2024There’s a new kid on the block, serving up Instagram-worthy dishes with flavour to match.
‘Overpriced and overcooked - it was very much a case of style over substance’
11 January 2024This ‘steampunk’ restaurant tries to cover all bases, but our reporter’s experience is more of a swing and a miss.
‘With five-star food like this, who knew eating healthy could taste so good?’
04 January 2024If it’s your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, we might have found the perfect place in Kent to start.
12 of the best Kent restaurants we’ve tried this year
31 December 2023Each week we bring you the county’s most honest food reviews in our Eat My Words column – here are some of our favourite venues we visited this year.
‘This cafe is my gift to you this Christmas’
21 December 2023We take a pre-Christmas jaunt to a jaw-droppingly good café lurking in a former boat shed.
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