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We tried Indian takeaway named best in England – did it live up to the hype?

We tried Indian takeaway named best in England – did it live up to the hype?

13 July 2023

This Kent curry house has gongs galore – but is it really the greatest in the land? Here’s our verdict...

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Cheekily-named burgers served behind saloon doors – we’ll take two

Cheekily-named burgers served behind saloon doors – we’ll take two

06 July 2023

Our reporter headed to an independent burger joint serving up juicy patties with imaginative names to see if she too left feeling ‘smug’.

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‘You’ll feel like you’re on holiday as you eat this five-star £11 sandwich’

‘You’ll feel like you’re on holiday as you eat this five-star £11 sandwich’

29 June 2023

In the latest of our fast-food reviews, we headed to the seaside for a sandwich with a difference – but was it worth £11?

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It’s travelled 4,500 miles but is the steak all it’s cracked up to be?

It’s travelled 4,500 miles but is the steak all it’s cracked up to be?

22 June 2023

A recent addition to a popular waterside spot is an Argentine steak house, so our reviewer checks out if the beef stands up to its reputation.

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The hidden gem floating in the town centre

The hidden gem floating in the town centre

15 June 2023

We sent our reporter along to check out a historic quirky cafe floating on a river.

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We visit quirky Kent cat cafe that’s a UK first

We visit quirky Kent cat cafe that’s a UK first

08 June 2023

Canterbury Tails is a brand new vegan cat cafe with 21 resident felines, including flat-face moggies to hairless sphynxes.

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Tired of the ham and pineapple pizza debate? Try Spam and pineapple instead...

Tired of the ham and pineapple pizza debate? Try Spam and pineapple instead...

03 June 2023

We tried pizza by the slice for this week’s Eat My Words review, and discovered it might be the way forward.

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Is this Kent’s best fry up?

Is this Kent’s best fry up?

25 May 2023

Our reporter headed to a roadside café with a Word Art sign and builders’ mugs to see if it lived up to its rave reviews.

‘It’s the most delicious ice cream I think I’ve eaten’

‘It’s the most delicious ice cream I think I’ve eaten’

18 May 2023

Our reviewer heads to a new ice cream vendor offering fresh fruit ice creams and vegan-pleasing sundaes – but were they any good?

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Does Kent's top-rated cafe live up to the hype?

Does Kent's top-rated cafe live up to the hype?

13 May 2023

Our reviewer tried the highest-rated cafe in the county on Tripadvisor, which has received hundreds of glowing reviews.

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‘From the mood to the language, everything about the pub was blue’

‘From the mood to the language, everything about the pub was blue’

12 May 2023

There’s a foul mouth rant plus missing bar staff on Secret Drinker’s latest pub mission

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We’ve tried 100 Kent restaurants - and this one is the best

We’ve tried 100 Kent restaurants - and this one is the best

30 April 2023

After two years and more than 100 reviews of restaurants and cafes across Kent, we’ve crunched the numbers to find out which venue came out on top.

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‘If it’s good enough for the cast of The Crown, it’s good enough for me’

‘If it’s good enough for the cast of The Crown, it’s good enough for me’

27 April 2023

The cast of the Netflix series dined out on the luxury bakery’s sweet treats while filming in Kent. So we thought we’d give it a try too.

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No cutlery, no problem when the food tastes this good!

No cutlery, no problem when the food tastes this good!

20 April 2023

Our reporter gives the cuisine of east Africa a try for the very first time at a small back-street restaurant

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Turnip water - a Turkish delight or vomit inducer?

Turnip water - a Turkish delight or vomit inducer?

13 April 2023

Our reviewer heads to a Turkish restaurant and takes a gamble on a traditional beverage which left a salty taste in his mouth.

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Pub's £300k revamp into restaurant 'was money well spent'

Pub's £300k revamp into restaurant 'was money well spent'

06 April 2023

Our reviewer tried out a newly-opened Mediterranean restaurant in a former pub which has been transformed following a £300k investment.

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Is this Dickens-themed cocktail bar the quietest in Kent?

Is this Dickens-themed cocktail bar the quietest in Kent?

30 March 2023

Our reporter had a whole cocktail bar to themselves on a Friday - but did it turn out to be a hidden gem?

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We tried to conquer five-pie challenge in 20 minutes

We tried to conquer five-pie challenge in 20 minutes

23 March 2023

Our reporter attempted to complete Kent's latest eating challenge, and was left red-faced and in pain.

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The street corner pub where the pizza is 'better than Rome'

The street corner pub where the pizza is 'better than Rome'

16 March 2023

On a rainy day what better place to visit than a pub offering what one man claims is better pizza than Rome – but does it live up to expectations?

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'There's something unnerving eating breakfast as Don Corleone stares down at you'

'There's something unnerving eating breakfast as Don Corleone stares down at you'

09 March 2023

Did a The Godfather-obsessed café make our reviewer an offer he couldn't refuse?

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