insideKENT Magazine Issue 95 - February 2020 | Page 86

FOOD+DRINK
KENT’S MOST ROMANT I C RE ST AU RANTS
VICTUALS & CO
Victuals & Co // www.victualsandco.com // Deal
For a wonderful romantic evening at a restaurant
that not only has a relaxed and comfortable
atmosphere but combines that with perfectly cooked,
exciting looking (and tasting!) food, visit Victuals &
Co in Deal. Here you will be made to feel like old
friends, particularly when the owner greets you at
the door. It makes all the difference, and will
immediately put you – and your partner – at ease,
meaning you can simply enjoy the evening as you
want to. Attentive service with a smile that is also
unobtrusive allows for couples to have some time to
themselves. As for the food, it is remarkable, and
includes dishes such as roasted butternut squash and
butterbean pithivier, Chandler & Dunn 28 day aged
beef from Ash, Kent and raspberry soufflé with
chocolate brownie ice cream.
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THACKERAY’S
Thackeray’s
www.thackerays-restaurant.co.uk // Tunbridge Wells
Situated near the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells,
Thackeray’s has always captivated its guests, with
the upcoming Honesty Menu just the latest in a
series of ground-breaking endeavours undertaken
by the team. Everything about this renowned, ever-
popular establishment is surprising; from the
astonishingly accessible lunch menu at only £25 for
2-courses, to the centuries-old, off-kilter, almost fairy-
tale style building, to its consistently alluring food
offerings – there aren’t many restaurants in Kent or
even the UK that have continued to lead and thrive
for over eighteen years.
Thackeray’s has kept originality, creativity and
provenance at the core of its modern European
culinary interpretations. Never following fads or
themes, consistency has been key to the continued
success and distinguished reputation of this
establishment.
Mu Mu // www.mumuexperience.com // Maidstone
Mu Mu in Maidstone is something completely
different - this is an event, an experience and certainly
more than just a great meal out. And as for romance,
if you really want to treat your loved one, if you
absolutely want to show them a fabulous time, Mu
Mu is the place to go. Mu Mu is so popular that you
will need to book in advance, and, for a particular
date, you might even need to go on a waiting list.
The food at Mu Mu is modern and classy, and it
tastes divine. Examples from the a la carte menu
include gin and tonic fish and chips, wild mushroom
brioche and chateaubriand for two.
As well as the food, it is the Mu Mu cabaret that
ramps up the romance, and makes this a meal out
with something extra. On Friday and Saturday nights
there are often dinner shows with superb live
entertainment including Madame Mu Mu herself!