insideKENT Magazine Issue 144 - April 2024 | Page 106

FOOD + DRINK
Steak Out ! cont ...
BRANDED BRIDGE ARMS
for approximately 28 days in order to give the meat its exceptional quality .
Smokehouse at The Bull Hotel , Wrotham The Bull menu is a festival of high-quality meat cooked to perfection using traditional smoking and barbecue techniques . Packed with tantalising aromas that fill the kitchen , the options of nibbles , BBQ burgers and platters will mesmerise you when visiting . The specialist Ole Hickory Pits woodburning smoker ( the only one in the whole of Kent ) cooks the meat low-and-slow for hours using a secret combination of carefully selected woods , deepening the meat ’ s flavour and leaving it moist and butter soft . When it comes to meat , whether from Kent ’ s deeply committed farmers or premium suppliers from further afield , the quality of the meat The Bull serves is always supreme - including steaks . When preparing the meat , the chefs age , rub , brush , marinate , grill and smoke the meat to ramp up the taste , add moisture and trap the smoky flavour .
The Bridge Arms , Bridge A Michelin-starred Kentish treasure , The Bridge Arms is produce-driven with menus that focus on seasonality and provenance . Cooked over charcoal produced from a local Kentish woodland , enjoy mains such as grilled ribeye of Hereford beef and roast saddle of Blackface lamb , morels , turnip , black garlic and kale . The Bridge Arms offer a daily menu alongside a four-course tasting menu .
Branded Restaurant Lounge & Bar , Beckenham , Bromley & Sevenoaks Supreme steaks , eclectic music , great vibes and superb cocktails , here you can expect a fresh modern brasserie-style menu specialising in steak . The innovative chefs offer fabulous seasonal specialities utilising fresh local produce from each area . Why not indulge in a huge 300g sirloin , grilled tomato , fries and peppercorn sauce ?
Brettingtons Steak & Lobster House , Rochester One of Kent ’ s most popular steakhouses serving fresh lobsters and juicy steaks from home-grown heritage meat on the British Isles as well as specially imported Black Angus from the United States and elite Wagyu shipped from Australia - a true marvel for meat lovers .
Bleú Steakhouse , Staplehurst Recipient of a ‘ Best Restaurant ’ award for steakhouses in 2023 , expect to experience gourmet , premium steaks and unique flavours here . From a rare , tender sirloin , ribeye or fillet to a joyous medium rump , or a plate-bulging T-bone , these are steaks at their best . Bleú offers the perfect dining experience with your favourite cut and temperature of steak . Sourced and prepared from the finest farms , specially dry-aged for 45 days and complete with tantalising house-prepared sauces destined to excite every taste bud .
Jetty Broadstairs , Broadstairs Jetty Broadstairs offers stunning sea views over Broadstairs and Viking Bay with locally sourced fresh food and drink in a relaxed , fun and family-friendly atmosphere . Menu highlights include steak au poivre , an aged fillet of beef with pink peppercorn sauce , triple-cooked chips and tenderstem broccoli , and a chargrilled tomahawk of Kentish pork with creamy mash , cavolo nero and caramelised apple sauce .
Pearly Cow , Margate The house restaurant of No . 42 by GuestHouse , the Pearly Cow ’ s menu promised the highest welfare meat alongside its fresh seafood . Sourced locally from Block & Cleaver , Pearly Cow ’ s 45-day , salt-aged cuts are cooked over the open flames of the kitchen ’ s robata grill to achieve the perfect sear . With cuts including fillet , rump and ribeye , paired with peppercorn or béarnaise sauces , the restaurant ’ s signature namesake starter is also worthy of your attention ; combining 45-day aged fillet of beef tartare with Exmoor caviar , oyster cream and charred sourdough for a unique ‘ Pearly Cow ’ taste experience .
Buenos Aires Nights , Maidstone & Ashford Taste the true flavour of Argentina at Buenos Aires Nights with melt-in-themouth prime steak and meats cooked on an authentic parrilla grill , just as it ’ s done in Argentina . Prepare yourself for a true taste sensation with expert wine pairing and heavenly desserts . Buenos Aires Nights
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