WEST HOUSE
QUINCE
STARK
The West House , Biddenden near Ashford www . thewesthouserestaurant . co . uk
Based in a 16th-century weaver ’ s cottage , The West House is a small family-run restaurant with rooms . Boasting a reputation for fantastic food earned through chef-owner Graham ’ s focus on excellent delivery of Kent ’ s finest ingredients . Since opening , both Graham and the restaurant have been the recipients of numerous awards and accolades . His food has gained the restaurant multiple awards and features in all the major guidebooks .
“ Our set multi-course menu showcases the very best produce available to us on any given day , the freshest fish straight from the sea , the finest reared meats and lovingly nurtured vegetables picked and prepared the same day . Imagine that perfectly roasted loin of rare breed beef , the sweetest just cooked crab meat , the beautiful fresh turbot , cooked whole before being removed from the bone and served with the sweetest peas .” Says Graham . “ These are just a few of the exciting possibilities that our seasonal bounty has to offer . Cooked from the heart and served with love to friends in my home . No menus full of pretentious descriptions and endless choices to wade through , just relax , have a drink and let us feed and look after you as friends .”
Quince , Westgate-On-Sea www . quincewestgate . co . uk
A jewel in Thanet ’ s crown that has started to embrace a chic persona in recent years , becoming a more understated , quieter , sleeker sister to neighbouring town Margate . In the centre of Westgate , visitors will find a high street steeped in heritage , boutique shops and fantastic foodie treasures . One of these comes in the form of Quince , a small British restaurant focusing on local ingredients with a splendid Spanish inflection . Expect a bright , modern dining room with solid wooden floors alongside unique dishes presented in perfect style and just as
delicious in taste . Kent is showcased to its utmost potential here too , through a regularly changing menu which includes top-notch ingredients such as the Chartham Downs venison loin , and seafood dishes such as local oysters .
STARK , Broadstairs www . starkfood . co . uk
‘ Good food , laid bare ’ is the mantra that Michelin star winning chef Ben Crittenden uses for STARK and its frequently changing , seasonal six course tasting menu . An intimate and relaxed restaurant , all that the Broadstairs husband and wife team ask of their guests is that they ‘ sit back , trust them with your dinner , and enjoy .’ Ben has been working as a chef since leaving school and is utterly dedicated to preparing and serving quality food , made from the best seasonal ingredients .
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