FOOD + DRINK
number nine restaurant, Chapel House Estate, Ramsgate chapelhouseestate. co. uk
Tucked into the Walled Courtyard at the esteemed Chapel House Estate, number nine restaurant brings together a relaxed yet refined setting for festive dining. The converted farm shed’ s high vaulted ceilings and rustic atmosphere make for an inviting Christmas lunch destination that uses locally sourced Kentish produce from across the county. Enjoy poached fillet of smoked haddock with braised leeks and potato rösti, finished with a rich Ashmore Cheddar sauce made with cheese from the Cheesemakers of Canterbury. To finish, stewed Kentish plums meet rosé wine crumble and sweet cinnamon custard, bringing the best of the season to every plate.
The Dog at Wingham, Wingham thedog. co. uk
Festive feasting at The Dog at Wingham brings together the setting of traditional country-pub charm with the contemporary culinary flair of the kitchen. Exposed wooden beams and tucked-away inglenook fireplaces make for a cosy backdrop, while the talented in-house chefs elevate classic Christmas flavours beginning with trout gravlax on warm sourdough paired with fresh apple and caviar, followed by stuffed turkey ballotine with duck-fat roast potatoes, maple and staranise-infused roasted parsnips, carrots and Brussels sprouts wrapped in flavourful pancetta- the ultimate Christmas plate.
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