FOOD + DRINK
EVEREST INN CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Renowned Kent restaurant group Everest Inn is marking a monumental milestone in 2025 as their celebrated sister restaurant in Blackheath reaches its 20th anniversary. This landmark achievement highlights the continued success of the family-run chain, which has long been a favourite in Ashford, Hythe, and Blackheath, offering authentic Nepali- Indian fusion cuisine that has garnered recognition and admiration across the country.
Since opening its doors in Blackheath in 2005, Everest Inn, led by award-winning executive chef Shanker Pandey, restaurant owner Yadav Bhandari, and head chef Ram B. Bhandari, has built a strong reputation as a community staple, serving delicious and innovative dishes with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
“ For 20 years, Everest Inn has been more than just a restaurant- it’ s been a part of the heart and soul of our communities in Kent and Blackheath,” says Yadav.“ We’ ve been privileged to serve our loyal customers and celebrate many milestones along the way. From supporting local initiatives to providing over 30,000 free meals during the pandemic, our ethos of giving back remains at the core of everything we do. As we celebrate this momentous anniversary, we look forward to many more years of providing exceptional food and service to our beloved customers across Kent and beyond.” insideSTORY- FOOD & DRINK NEWS
BRITAIN’ S OLDEST BREWER BREAKS TRADITION WITH FIRST SMASH BEER: ONE HOP WONDER
The independent family brewer Shepherd Neame is keeping things simple with its latest limited edition beer. One Hop Wonder( 4.5 %) is a single malt and single hop( SMaSH) beer made using only lager malt and the UK Chinook hop, which is a new variety for the Favershambased brewer. The combination has produced a fruity and floral tasting full-bodied brew with a light pale-straw colour.
One Hop Wonder is the latest offering from Shepherd Neame’ s Cask Club, a range of limited-edition, innovative cask beers incorporating modern styles and flavours while also celebrating some seasonal classics. Made using locally sourced Chinook hops from English Hops Ltd in Tunbridge Wells, technical brewer, Danielle Whelan said:“ We chose our ingredients to focus on the aroma and flavour of the hops, with the lager malt allowing as much of a blank canvas as we can give the beer to showcase the UK Chinook hops. We are really pleased with the finished result and have had great feedback from everyone who has tried it so far.”
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