FOOD + DRINK
PEARLY COW , MARGATE , SET FOR JULY OPENING
Self-coined the restaurant obsessed with freshness and quality , Pearly Cow , which celebrates food on ice and over flame , has announced reservations are open , ahead of its opening on 24 July 2023 .
Nestled at high-street level with a beachfront view from the terrace on Marine Drive , Pearly Cow is located within the brand-new No . 42 by GuestHouse , Margate , and will be open for lunch and dinner every day . The open kitchen ’ s Josper grill is set to caramelise cuts of slowfarmed meats , the sea-fresh catches of the day and justpicked plants , while the ice counter promises the richness of rawness where vibrancy and freshness is everything .
Kent ’ s copious provisions are an endless source of inspiration for the menu alongside working the very best ingredients from across the British Isles . The team has focused heavily on carefully identifying local suppliers with Chapman ’ s Fish , Cobble Lane Cured , Modern Provider Bakery and Worgan ’ s Farm Shop helping them source the best quality local ingredients .
From raw and light to smoky and deep , signature dishes include salt-cod tacos , Whitstable oysters , and salt-agedand-hung steaks , an impressive selection of crustaceans on ice including Westwell poached razor clams and a seafood indulgence of fruit de mer for two , with bespoke dishes including a lobster roll made using butter-poached locally caught lobster served in a homemade brioche roll with a lemon mayonnaise , celery and shallots .
BRITAIN ’ S OLDEST BREWER UNVEILS A FRUITY NEW LIMITED EDITION SUMMER BREW
Step into summer with fruity new limited edition beer Creekside ( 3.4 %) from independent Kentish brewer Shepherd Neame .
The fourth beer in its popular real ale initiative Cask Club , the Session IPA offers sweet summer fruit flavours courtesy of the Bramling Cross and Callista hops used in the coppers . The Callista hop also provides intense raspberry and blackcurrant aromas . This sweet profile is balanced with a combination of Caramalt , wheat and a small addition of chocolate malt to give this light amber ale a well-rounded taste and mouthfeel .
And it ’ s not just the hop flavours but also the look of this Cask Club beer that takes a fresh approach . Creekside ’ s name and pump clip design draws inspiration from the tidal creek which runs through the heart of Faversham , the medieval market town where Shepherd Neame has been based for more than 400 years .
Brewer Scott Wilkins said : “ Creekside has been rewarding to brew , showcasing how the delicate balance of malts and hops can create a flavoursome and characterful beer . We hope drinkers enjoy a pint of Creekside throughout July , with the fruity aroma and flavour the perfect addition to any summer pub visit .”
To be the first to discover new Cask Club beers sign up to hear more : snea . me / joincaskclub , and follow @ shepherdneame on social media .
SCOTT WILKINS
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