FOOD + DRINK
KENT’ S BEST SPOTS
FOR BRUNCH
BRUNCH – LITERALLY THE MEAL BETWEEN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH, USUALLY EATEN INSTEAD OF EITHER – WAS STARTED IN ENGLAND IN THE LATE 1800s. AT THIS TIME IT WAS MORE OF A BUFFET-STYLE MEAL, SERVED IN LARGE HOUSES TO KEEP THOSE WHO HAD RISEN TOO LATE FOR BREAKFAST FED AND HAPPY. THE AMERICANS TOOK UP THE IDEA IN THE 1930s AFTER IT BEGAN TO FALL OUT OF FAVOUR IN THE UK, AND IT SOON TOOK HOLD, BECOMING A REGULAR MEALTIME. OVER THE PAST DECADE OR SO, THE BRITS HAVE FALLEN BACK IN LOVE WITH BRUNCH, AND IT HAS BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH WAY OF LIFE. THIS IS A GOOD THING; BRUNCH IS THE PERFECT EXCUSE TO ENJOY SOMETHING DELICIOUS.
THE VINE, SEVENOAKS
This friendly, relaxed restaurant that overlooks the famous Vine Cricket Ground in Sevenoaks is all about refined, exquisite food.
Top three brunch dishes:-Smashed avocado on toast with chilli and soft poached egg-Croque Madame with fried duck’ s egg-Eggs Arlington
www. vinerestaurant. co. uk
THE SWAN, WEST MALLING
The Swan combines a sophisticated cocktail bar with a beautifully designed restaurant, a lounge bar and three private dining rooms, all serving gorgeous food.
Top three brunch dishes:-Eggs Benedict-Severn and Wye smoked salmon on sourdough with scrambled eggs-Salt beef hash with grilled mushrooms and a fried egg
www. theswanwestmalling. co. uk
GRAZE KITCHEN & BAR, TONBRIDGE
Live music, fancy cocktails, a varied menu, and all right next to a castle with a view out across the Medway … Graze Kitchen is a lovely place to spend some time.
Top three brunch dishes:-Roasted vine tomatoes on sourdough-Toasted Belgian waffle with maple syrup, fruit compote or Nutella-Eggs royale
www. graze-kitchen. com
GOOGIES, FOLKESTONE
Homemade food with handpicked ingredients from local, quality producers make eating at Googies a memorable( mouth-watering) experience.
Top three brunch dishes:-Smoked mackerel on sourdough with a side of avocado, spinach and grilled vine tomatoes-Eggs Benedict-American grand slam( three American style pancakes with sausage, bacon, egg and a side of maple syrup)
www. googies. co. uk
OSCAR & BENTLEYS, CANTERBURY
Oscar and Bentleys specialises in producing exquisite dishes made with special dietary requirements – such as those with gluten or dairy intolerances – in mind.
Top three brunch dishes:-Bacon hash( sautéed potato, dry cure streaky bacon, onion and free range eggs)-Welsh rarebit with crispy bacon and spring onion-Smoked salmon and eggs
www. oscar-bentleys. co. uk
BOJANGLES COFFEE HOUSE, DUNTON GREEN
A small but perfectly formed independent coffee shop in the village on Dunton Green that offers homemade food and is the perfect place for a brunch-time treat.
Top three brunch dishes:-Sausage, bacon and mushroom baguette-Mozarella, pesto and tomato panini-Chicken Caesar salad wrap
www. bojanglescoffeehouse. com
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