FOOD + DRINK
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Curious Eatery at The Albion Inn , Boughton Monchelsea www . thecuriouseatery . co . uk
Created by two sisters that trained in Cape Town at Silwood School of Cookery , Le Cordon Bleu , who now work alongside chef Ollie , whom they met while cheffing on Richard Branson ’ s private island , it is no surprise that the Curious Eatery is an experience for all the senses . This quirky team invites adventurous guests to ‘ Journey through the looking glass ’ ( just like Alice ) to magical foodie events and dining experiences fuelled by their passion for sustainability , community and food . A friendly , whimsical and totally imaginative venue to visit , The Curious Eatery comes complete with original rustic decor and a fun atmosphere . The perfect setting to enjoy the carefully crafted , fresh and vibrant dishes that proudly parade their own unique flair and style to every guest .
Rocksalt , Folkestone www . rocksaltfolkestone . co . uk
Serving seasonal Kentish food at its best , Rocksalt is cantilevered over Folkestone ’ s thriving harbour with panoramic floor-to-ceiling views out over the English Channel . With such strong visuals that pour in through the windows , bounce off the roaring ocean and scintillate throughout the restaurant , it comes as no surprise that Rocksalt ’ s dishes reflect the beauty of their environment . With an ethos built around seasonality , locality and simplicity , Rocksalt focuses on flavour and presentation while allowing the best produce available to them from the South Coast of Kent to shine through in every dish .
Sargasso , Margate www . sargasso . bar
Set in perhaps what is one of Kent ’ s most artistic spots , right next to our famous Turner Gallery with magnificent views of the artist ' s very own seaside sunsets from Margate ’ s iconic harbour arm , is Sargasso . Epitomising the arty-indie-hipster scene that Margate is now famous for , Sargasso comes from the trendy team behind East London ’ s Brawn Restaurant . Heralding itself as ‘ a place by the sea to enjoy coastal cooking , real wine , music and guest broadcasting ’, Sargasso offers stunning small plates that burst with the flavour of local produce . Enjoy dishes such as braised courgettes , artichoke and wild garlic pesto , as well as onglet , Tropea onions and anchoiade . Savour as the sunset over the sea makes this experience all the more surreal .
Samphire , Whitstable www . samphirewhitstable . co . uk
Winner of numerous awards and accolades including the Best Bistro Award , Samphire Whitstable is another sublime seaside haven . An independent , family run bistro in the heart of the town , Samphire proudly showcases the best seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms , allotments , fisherman and producers in Kent and the South East . Beautifully presented plates will arrive at your table and include one of Kent ’ s and Whitstable ’ s most famous delicacies – Whitstable Oysters . The presentation of the dishes is just as imaginative as the abundance of flavour .
Square Fish Café , Lenham www . thesquarefishcafe . co . uk
A contemporary restaurant and bar set in the picturesque market village of Lenham in a sensitivelyrestored grade II listed building . Experience the art of the ocean and the beauty of fish through this menu that offers the best in fresh local seafood , with plenty of options for both meat eaters and vegetarians . Inspired by the owner ’ s Cypriot heritage , expect to marvel at some gorgeous Mediterranean twists as well as French influence from head chef Fabien .
With a daily specials board and a catch of the day , The Square Fish showcases the freshest bounty from the Kent coast with a focus on quality ingredients where flavour is indeed an artform .
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