FOOD + DRINK

POP OUT TO A POP UP

If you are anything like us , you will be counting down the days to the reopening of our award-winning pubs and dining spaces . And top of the list to visit has to be The Butcher ’ s Block , a quintessentially British village pub that welcomes both families and four legged friends , and supports local Kentish produce and suppliers . But until then , butchery mastery and a meat majestic menu is available to order for take out Thursday through Saturday , 5pm-8pm .

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The popular Butcher ’ s Block burger makes the takeaway menu cut , alongside the tempting slow-cooked venison shank , game stew with dumplings , fisherman ’ s pie , and moorish sticky BBQ pork ribs . Fans of the Butcher ’ s Block Pie Tuesday are kept happy with the addition of Chef ’ s meat pie of the day – with the daily filling encased in a homemade shortcut pastry lid and served with mash or fries , seasonal vegetables and gravy ! Kids are also taken care of with the baby Block burger , whilst dessert fans can enjoy a chocolate and orange torte to finish off at home dining in style .

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The Curious team are nothing if not relentless with their efforts to ride out the lockdown waves . From the introduction of sublime garden pods for private outside dining , to a host of inspired take away and finish at home menu options , the team are passionate and committed to continuing to bring the Curious experience to their loyal and new lockdown customers .

For the perfect weekend treat , forget everything you think you know about fish and chip takeaways and order early for the Curious chip shop experience … The crunch of gloriously crisp batter , with a generous hint of fennel seeds and sea salt flakes , leads to the tastiest , freshest , flakiest fish supper for miles around , accompanied by divine hand-cut , thick-cut chips , mushy peas and homemade tartar sauce – it ’ s simply fantastic .

And as if that were not enough , the team has created not one but two finish-at-home meal box options to boot !

Customers can choose from The Nordic Box which boasts options such as ; gravlax , cured salmon with a dill and mustard sauce ; rye bread boule ; roll mops ; mash ; slow cooked beef and pork meatballs with a rich gravy , creme fraiche and cranberry sauce ; and an indulgent almond and lemon

baked cheesecake served with a delicious mixed berry curd . Or discover the ultimate weekend indulgence courtesy of the Brunch Box …. What a way to start a weekend in style !

Mr R attempted to take all the credit for plating his zesty cavolo nero and spring onion fritters , served with dukka , avocado , tomato chutney , and two poached eggs – which honestly looked as if it had come straight from the pass ; whilst I had a fight on my hands for the sweet waffle with banana , crispy streaky bacon and maple syrup – the ‘ option ’ of adding Curious fried chicken should be mandatory , it was insanely good !

If that ’ s not enough to whet your appetite you can also opt for the legendary breakfast manwich too . Bursting with local butcher ’ s pork sausage , beef sausage , sriracha and maple candied streaky bacon , cheddar , homemade chilli sauce , and a fried egg you ’ ll be in brunch heaven !

Each box dish option is prepared as far as possible without jeopardising the quality of the ingredients and whilst some cooking and heating is necessary there are easy to follow instructions provided – the end result is a total restaurant-quality affair !

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