insideKENT Magazine Issue 122 - June 2022 | Page 103

THE BELL
Mrs Sourdough Bakery , Chatham mrssourdoughbakery . co . uk
A bakery , patisserie and coffee shop located in historic Chatham , this Medway gem is always filled with fresh baked sourdough loaves , as well as incredible cakes , savoury treats , lunches and specialty coffee . Well known for their artisan bread which is kneaded , leavened , shaped and baked with traditional methods using no artificial preservatives and no flour improvers , founder of Mrs Sourdough , Kat , says : “ The only thing we add is our endless passion for real bread ”. Kat also explains why she chose to focus her creativity on sourdough . “ Sourdough bread isn ’ t made with commercial yeast but with a live fermented culture of flour and water ( also called sourdough starter or wild yeast ) to help the dough rise . This makes it one of the healthiest breads as the long fermentation helps break down gluten and it becomes more digestible and you feel much lighter .” Kat puts all her passion and creativity into the loaves and has quickly gained a huge and loyal following due to the quality of the bread and her kindness .
Pearson ’ s Arms , Whitstable www . pearsonsarmswhitstable . co . uk
Fundamentally a seaside pub in Whitstable , just a ‘ hop , skip and a jump away from the water ’ s edge ’, the Pearson ’ s Arms pride themselves on retaining all the great qualities of a classic English pub : a cosy feel , friendly atmosphere and quality food and drink . Inspired by the beauty of Whitstable and its magnetic charm and quirky character , the Pearson ’ s Arms is very much a product of its environment . Whitstable and the surrounding area is famous for its ales and locally grown or caught produce , and their inventive menus regularly change to reflect the best of this delicious seasonal fare . Not only applauded for their food , the Pearson ’ s Arms is also well-known for their passion for cocktails , with every cocktail crafted by a trained mixologist .
Roddy Burger at The Sussex Arms , Royal Tunbridge Wells www . roddyburger . co . uk
Yes , a burger can be an artform . With an infinite choice of fillings , relishes and accompaniments , a juicy burger oozing with flavour , style and even charisma of sorts lends itself to being a representation of both chef , county and taster . Perfectly embodying this idea is Roddy Burger at The Sussex Arms on Royal Tunbridge Wells ’ Pantiles , who are also due to open up their own restaurant on Camden Road in the town . Using the best local meat and fresh ingredients Kent has to offer , Roddy Burger will have both burger-lovers and nonburger-lovers salivating when they glimpse a creation from spa-town burger genius .
The Bell in Ticehurst www . thebellinticehurst . com
A traditional country pub restaurant with rooms and a history that stretches back to 1560 when it was originally a coaching inn , today , The Bell has smoothed out the rougher edges while preserving the wonderful imperfections that somehow make it perfect . Believing in engaging with nature by cherishing the rich and varied bounty that each season brings , The Bell ’ s ethos blends three ingredients – people , produce and place – to create uncomplicated , unrushed food in their very own signature style to reflect the beauty , simplicity and originality of their character and surroundings . Serving gorgeous wholesome food to represent the Garden of England ’ s magnificent flavoursome produce on pictureperfect platters .
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