insideKENT Magazine Issue 86 - May 2019 | Page 36

TOWNSPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT ON BEXLEYHEATH CONT. HALL PLACE Dining Out Masala Inn Masala Inn is a contemporary Indian restaurant taking all the most iconic – and delicious – parts of Indian food and using them as inspiration to create some tasty modern dishes. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, so you can kick back and savour your dining experience in comfort. The menu includes delights such as salmon shashlik, chettinad – a medium-hot curry in a garlic, ginger, poppyseed and curry leaf sauce – and a magnificent tandoori mixed grill. Delicio Delicio is a family owned restaurant in the heart of Bexleyheath. Its combination of Turkish and Italian cuisines is a unique one, but one that works extremely well. The diverse menu is made using only the freshest ingredients, locally sourced wherever possible, offering an authentic range of dishes which include lamb adana – minced lamb with peppers and herbs, dolma – vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs in a tomato sauce with grated halloumi, and Mediterranean casserole – diced lamb cooked in a clay pot with courgettes, aubergines, mushrooms, onions and the chef’s special casserole sauce. Pradas Mediterranean Bar & Grill This contemporary take on Mediterranean food offers fresh, simple dishes made by people who truly love creating them. Quality food cooked to perfection 36 DANSON PARK in an unpretentious way is the ethos of Pradas. Food includes Cypriot meatballs with tomato, basil, and chilli sauce; kleftiko in tomatoes, red wine and herbs served with roast potatoes and vegetables; and butternut squash risotto. of Danson Park become alive with music, light and some very big bangs. The fireworks are choreographed to music making this a fun and exciting night out. Revival Music Café The Revival Music Café is run by Mind and is an inclusive community space for everyone to enjoy. Its theme is the 1960s and the eclectic vintage décor has been lovingly put together to reflect this. It includes records players with vinyl records to play on them and the food is healthy and tasty too. There is a real community feel to Revival, so if you want to be part of the local community this is certainly the place to go. The food comes from local producers and growers with much coming from the allotments nearby. Top Spot Annual Events Civic Parade // Jun Every June the civic pride and public spirit of Bexleyheath comes out in force during the Civic Parade. This is a chance for the town to really show itself in its best light and offers visitors an insight into what makes Bexleyheath tick. Danson Park Fireworks // Nov This is the biggest firework display in South East London/Kent and the usually tranquil grounds Danson Park is a beautiful spot in Bexleyheath beloved of everyone who visits. It is a designated Grade II green space on the English Heritage register of parks and gardens of special historic interest, which is a stellar indicator of just how lovely it really is. And, at 180 acres, there is plenty of space for everyone who wants to go there. Did You Know? The first bank note that went on to be widely used appeared in 18 53. However, back in 18 18 , Bexleyheath printer August A pplegarth and his brother-in-law created a machine that would print paper on both sides and in colour. He offered this machine to the Bank of England to make paper money, but alas, the notes that were made were easily forged and the entire process was given up in 1821.