insideKENT Magazine Issue 168 - April 2026 | Seite 36

EVENTS inFLUENCED by PHIL HARRISON
Co-founder of Bears Ice Cream Imaginarium in Whitstable bearsicecream. co. uk bearsicecream
The visionary behind the creative parlour known for pushing flavour boundaries and celebrating local produce, outside of ice cream mastery, Phil and partner Vera are constantly exploring the wonders of Kent in search of inspiration.“ Kent is full of creativity if you know where to look, from fields and farms to galleries and kitchens,” says Phil.“ These places continue to inspire what we create at Bears, reminding us that great flavour always starts with great experiences.”
CLOCKWISE: Browsing top-quality produce and a dose of culinary inspiration at Macknade, Faversham; garden escape dining experiences with the family at Updown Farmhouse, Deal; extraordinary two-Michelin-star dining at hide and fox, Saltwood; dreamy peony season visits to Little Budds Peony Farm, Maidstone; vibrant and inspirational works at Kristjana Williams Gallery, Folkestone; family fun and heritage adventures at Powell- Cotton Museum & Quex Park, Birchington; fresh fruit picking with the kids at Felderland Farm, Deal; wonderful field-to-fork dining at The Small Holding, Kilndown.
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TOP DINING LAZY LOBSTER lazylobsterwhitstable. com For a great Whitstable pub meal, we head to the Lazy Lobster. Relaxed, coastal and consistently delicious, it captures that laidback Whitstable charm perfectly: seafood, good wine and no rush.
TOP ARTS CHAPPELL CONTEMPORARY chappellcontemporary. com A beautiful independent gallery showcasing contemporary artists. We love dropping in and chatting with owner Paula, who has a wealth of knowledge about the contemporary art scene and a fantastic eye.
TOP BAR PORTO WINE BAR portowinebar. com Vibrant, flavourful and full of atmosphere, Porto Wine Bar brings a touch of Mediterranean warmth to the town of Whitstable; perfect for cosy evenings enjoying delicious wines.
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