FOOD + DRINK
KENT ’ S BANGING BRUNCHES CONT .
BOCCA SOCIAL
THE SKINNY KITCHEN
If you are looking for the picture perfect place to take your girls for the ultimate ladies brunch , then look no further than Bocca Social ( boccasocial . com ) in Beckenham . The perfectly pink restaurant has everything from baby blush velvet chairs , to a flower wall that you can pose in front of until your heart ' s content ( or until you get that perfect insta worthy photo ), to neon lights to unlimited prosecco , not to mention the huge cocktail list . A brunch at Bocca Social isn ’ t just a brunch this is an event , £ 45 will buy you 2 hours of brunch fuelled fun , so get dressed to the nines and enjoy the very best girls only afternoon out around . The food options here aren ’ t your usual pancakes and sausages ( not that there ' s anything wrong with the classics ) but at Bocca Social they don ’ t do anything by halves and that includes the incredibly classy menu . Why not start with a wild mushroom and truffle arancini – deep fried balls of bliss filled with the richest mushroom and black truffle risotto , is there anything better to line your stomach with when you ' re about to drink countless bottles of bubbles ? Finish your gourmet feast with some bolognese fettuccine , a slow cooked pork belly or a classic British dish of fish and chips , and wash it all down with another bottle of prosecco , after all why not ?
The Skinny Kitchen ( theskinnykitchen . co . uk ) on Canterbury High Street is a health enthusiasts dream . Full of incredible , fresh healthy food bursting with nutrients , vitamins and colour , all handcrafted by the innovative chefs behind these beautiful dishes . With such an unhealthy fixation of healthy eating that so often swirls around in the media today , the Skinny Kitchen makes nutritious meals fun , delicious and the antithesis of scary restrictive diets . There is a bounty of smashed avocado , smoked salmon and eggs on the menu , plus fries and even burgers . The abundance on the menu will excite vegans , vegetarians and meat lovers alike . The best thing about it is that this ‘ brunch ’ is served all day ! No more getting up early and rushing out to make sure you make that last minute brunch reservation , simply stroll up off the street and order all your brunch favourites including an extra large side portion of sweet potato fries . Treat your tummy to The Skinny Kitchen ’ s legendary smashed avocado on sourdough toast with watermelon radish and lemon , and add a delicious extra helping of poached eggs , halloumi , bacon or house-cured salmon – this is basically build your ultimate breakfast , and boy do we love it ! If you prefer the sweet side of life add some light as air ricotta berry pancakes with bananas , strawberries and maple syrup to your order . Why not indulge in some health shots , that at only £ 2.50 are a quick and cheap way to make your body feel like a million pounds . Try their immune boosting shot which incorporates turmeric , honey and cayenne pepper to make a spicy yet surprisingly smooth shot of pure health .
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