insideKENT Magazine Issue 159 - July 2025 | Page 66

Rosie Collins
EVENTS inFLUENCED by

Rosie Collins

Marketing Director at renowned Faversham food hall, Macknade macknade, macknade. com
A passionate foodie, Rosie has spent over a decade working at one of Kent’ s most beloved food and drink hotspots, Macknade. Outside of work, she can be found exploring the county’ s thriving food and drink scene, on the lookout for the best dog-friendly venues to enjoy with her black lab, Guinness, or hunting for a hidden gem off the beaten track!
CLOCKWISE: Join a delightful vineyard tour at Simpsons Wine Estate in Barham; try a tasty brunch and Hotbox sauna dip at Kingdom in Penshurst; admire unbeatable beach sunsets at Whitstable seafront; award-winning dining at Japanese-inspired restaurant, The Blue Pelican in Deal; beautiful dog walks at Victory Woods, nr Dargate; savour delicious Mexican feasts at The Coalyard in Whitstable; marvellous bathtime views from The Farmhouse at Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey; sample a spicy marg courtesy of Wild Box in The Food Village at Macknade, Faversham( of course!).

CANTER BURY

Rosie’ s Top Picks
TOP DINING EL SOL elsolrestaurant. co. uk
An intimate, family-run tapas restaurant on the historic Sun Street, El Sol serves up an array of freshlyprepared Spanish eats that always deliver on flavour and authenticity.
TOP HIDDEN GEM FLOC. BREWERY & TAPROOM flocbrewing. com
This innovative brewery and taproom is dedicated to producing great tasting, modern craft beer, serving up in a relaxed setting for the ultimate enjoyment.
TOP BRUNCH THE REFECTORY KITCHEN refectorykitchen. com
Rosie’ s“ best brunch in Canterbury”, praised for its scrumptious breakfast and brunch offerings of Kentish produce. However, be sure to arrive early on weekends to beat the queues!
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