insideKENT Magazine Issue 38 - May 2015 | Page 111

TOWNSPOTLIGHT

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Dining Out
The Ambrette – Executive chef, Dev Biswal, uses
a delicate blend of flavours and spices to create
his unique culinary art, which focuses on traditional
recipes from India. A multi-award-winning
restaurant that features in all the top restaurant
guides, The Ambrette's exotic cuisine is perfect
for every occasion.
GB Pizza Company – Visit Margate's Great
British Pizza Company and indulge in Kent's most
delicious wood-fired pizzas. The restaurant
welcomes well-behaved doggies and children,
making for an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
The Bay Restaurant at Sands Hotel – With
superb views out to sea and a large west facing
terrace, the Bay Restaurant is ideal for seaside
dining. Menus include seasonal and locally
sourced produce, inspired by the Garden of
England.
Walpole Bay Hotel – A visit to the grand Walpole
Bay Hotel when in town is a must. Dating back
to 1914, the hotel offers décor mostly unchanged
since Betjeman's days, a museum, splendid
afternoon teas, Sunday lunch, and exquisite à
la carte dishes in its Edwardian restaurant.
The Glass Jar – In a coastal town, freshly caught,
local seafood is often exactly what diners want,
and at The Glass Jar, that is exactly what they
get. This pearl of a place to eat offers a delicious
Sunday roast, a wide range of fish dishes, and
an extensive menu of fine wines, beers and
cocktails.
Yama’s – Yama’s is always buzzing, with a
vibrant, exciting atmosphere and food to match.
This is fresh and daring Thai food with twists and
turns at every mouthful. And while there is no
alcohol licence for the café, you're welcome to
bring your own bottle – and there is no corkage
charge.
Mullins Brasserie – Located right in the heart of
Margate Old Town, this one-time butcher’s shop
is now a warm and inviting restaurant, a real mix
of the old and the new, that allows for relaxed

and intimate dining. Modern European cuisine is
what is on offer, courtesy of talented chef, Antonio
Forde.

street performers, and so much more – this is a
big thing in the Margate calendar, and it is
attended by thousands of people each August.

Annual Events
Top Spot
As Margate continues to grow and thrive,
more and more annual events are making their
way into the calendar. Here are just a few to
start with.

Winter Gardens

GEEK – Taking place each February, GEEK is a
festival that brings fun and games to the winter
months and supports the local economy out of
season. People have travelled across the country
and even across the ocean to attend GEEK.
There are digital and analogue activities for casual
and dedicated gamers and there are over 1,000
playable video games to play on hundreds of
consoles.
Margate Beach Cross – Held annually on
Margate Main Sands, quad riders and spectators
from far and wide head to Kent each March for
this anticipated competition.
Margate Meltdown – The Margate Meltdown is
the most recently established of Ace Café
London's free-to-attend major ride outs. The ride
out from the café to this popular seaside resort
has been held each year on occasion of the May
spring bank holiday. Margate seafront and harbour
is given over to motorcycles and scooters, diverse
club and trade stands, and a stage for live
entertainment.
Margate Annual Jazz Festival – Run by nonprofit o