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PUBLISHER: Adam Ready, adam @ sidewaysmedia. co. uk EDITOR: Samantha Ready, insidekent @ sidewaysmedia. co. uk
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Contributors: Claudio Corniola- Laminam, Hayley Kingsnorth, Jill Sargent, Jo Ginn, Lola Perseval, Lorna Strawson, Vikki Eames, Visit Kent, William Durrant- Herringbone Kitchens
Cover: Folkestone Harbour
WELCOME
If there’ s one thing we know and love here at insideKENT, it’ s food – and this month we’ re serving up a delicious celebration of all things edible( and drinkable, of course) across our glorious Garden of England. Whether you’ re a passionate home cook, a full-time foodie or someone who simply appreciates good food with a great view, this issue is brimming with flavourful inspiration. insideKENT Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd, Sideways Studios, Unit 3 Eden Business Centre, South Stour Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7RS
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Our top recommendation is to embark on your own Epicurean Escapes – where the lines blur between extraordinary food and unforgettable stays. Ever wondered what came first, the restaurant or the room? We visit some of Kent’ s most delicious destinations where you can dine, doze and delight in equal measure.
Then, we’ re off on a visual and culinary tour in Postcards from Kent – think quirky eats, jaw-dropping views, Kentish-made delights and those allimportant Insta-worthy dishes. From coast to countryside, we take you on a journey to uncover some of the county’ s most memorable foodie hotspots.
Want to know where the real foodies go? We asked the experts themselves in Where the Chefs Eat. From banging brunches and hidden gems to sweet treats and street food, the chefs behind Kent’ s best kitchens spill the beans on their favourite places to eat across the county.
And if all that’ s not enough to whet your appetite, we’ re taking you further afield this issue, to the culinary corners of Lille and the sunny shores of Panama City Beach, Florida, for a taste of something totally different.
At home, we’ re stirring up something special too. Discover the latest in kitchen design trends and how to kickstart your very own kitchen garden with easy-to-follow tips that will have you growing( and grazing) in no time.
May also marks a beautiful moment in the Kentish calendar as the Darling Buds of May begin to bloom. We’ ve rounded up the best gardens to visit now that the county is bursting back to life, and we’ re getting set for summer with our pick of must-attend Kentish festivals to add to your diary.
So, tuck in and savour every page – this one’ s a feast for the senses.
Bon appétit, Kent!
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