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‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’
06 June 2024In 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’
30 May 2024We 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.
This beautiful corner of Kent is like being on the Amalfi Coast
23 May 2024Our reviewer enjoys the sunshine as he heads to the coast to sample one of Kent’s most beautiful dining spots.
‘I would happily eat the patatas bravas every day of my life’
16 May 2024Our reporter’s eyes were bigger than his belly at a harbour-side tapas restaurant promising a bite-sized taste of Spain.
‘I honestly couldn’t tell it was vegan’
09 May 2024We 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.
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.
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