FOOD + DRINK
KENT’ S BEST SPOTS FOR BRUNCH cont.
SAMPHIRE, WHITSTABLE
Open for brunch( and breakfast and dinner) seven days a week, Samphire is a bistro that offers a showcase of Kentish ingredients.
Top three brunch dishes:-Eggs Forrester-Lambs fry and bacon with field mushrooms-Smoked haddock with poached egg, spinach and toast
www. samphirewhitstable. co. uk
SALTWOOD ON THE GREEN, HYTHE
Saltwood is a picturesque village near Hythe, and Saltwood On The Green is its centrepiece, offering superb food and drink throughout the day.
Top three brunch dishes:-Huevos rancheros with black beans, avocado and charred tomato-Frittata with roasted onion, goat ' s curd, potato and avocado-Poached egg with duck hash and mustard aioli
www. saltwoodrestaurant. co. uk
THE GRASSHOPPER ON THE GREEN, WESTERHAM
Situated directly on the green in the centre of beautiful Westerham, The Grasshopper on the Green is a focal point for the village, serving excellent food made with care and attention.
Top three brunch dishes:-Floured herring roes on garlic toast with a salad garnish-Home breaded brie slices with cranberry sauce-Baked flat cap mushroom with spinach and homemade pesto, topped with grilled stilton
www. grasshopperonthegreen. co. uk
ROYAL HARBOUR BRASSERIE, RAMSGATE
Using only the freshest of Kentish produce to create high-quality, wonderful food, the Royal Harbour Brasserie enjoys an unparalleled position with beautiful views.
Top three brunch dishes:-Swedish hash with chorizo, sausage, bacon, onions and Worcester sauce topped with egg-Smoked salmon with scrambled egg on granary toast-Smoked Brogdale bacon or sausage sandwich
www. royalharbourbrasserie. co. uk
BRUNCH … DOVER
As the name suggests, this independent restaurant is all about providing superb brunches using seasonal ingredients.
Top three brunch dishes:-Brie and bacon toasted sandwich-Veggie breakfast( veggies sausages, baked beans, mushrooms, hash browns and grilled tomatoes)-Ready breakfast( bacon, egg, hash brown, baked beans or grilled tomatoes)
www. brunchdover. co. uk
TOM AT TWENTY-ONE, MINSTER-ON-SEA
Tom himself cooks everything here, and all he wants is to make people happy and feed them good food; he succeeds, and then some.
Top three brunch dishes:-English hash( fried potatoes and soft onions with spiced beans, bacon, sausage, cheese and a fried egg)-Bubble and black( a stack of bubble and squeak, bacon, award-winning black pudding and spinach topped with a poached egg)-French toast rolled in cinnamon sugar with fruit and crème fraiche
www. tomtwentyone. com
THE HOP AND HUFFKIN, SANDWICH
The Hop and Huffkin is relaxed and informal, serving contemporary food in a gorgeous setting.
Top three brunch dishes:-Kippers with flat mushrooms, poached egged, granary toast and hollandaise sauce-Eggs Benedict-Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs
www. hopandhuffkin. co. uk
THE BLACK DOG, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
The Black Dog is a little slice of Australia in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, and it is here that you can sample some truly original cooking.
Top three brunch dishes:-New potato, kale and wild mushroom hash with avocado and harissa dressing-Breakfast stack( bacon, avocado, roasted tomato, baby spinach with feta)-Smashed avocado with pancetta, a poached egg and rocket on sourdough toast
www. blackdogcafetw. co. uk
POPUP CAFÉ, DEAL
The Popup Café is all about providing the best quality dishes, offering speciality coffees, freshly baked bread, and locally sourced ingredients.
Top three brunch dishes:-Bacon, avocado and eggs on toast( served with sriracha( chilli and garlic sauce))-Chorizo, avocado, harissa and eggs on toast-Bacon and avocado sandwich
www. popupcafe. co. uk
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