FOOD & DRINK : ACCLAIMED DINING
Firepit at The Cave , Canterbury
ACCLAIMED DINING
Kent ’ s sensational dining does not stop with Michelin-star winners . Proud home to a plethora of other top tier award winners that are uniquely diverse and boast their own special venues , cuisines , styles and quirks - a visitor or local to Kent will never find themselves at a loss for gastronomic sensation and delight . The county is indeed awash with critically acclaimed fine dining experiences , with everything from Bib Gourmand and AA Rosette winners , to those featured on the Good Food Guide , the Michelin Guide and Diner ’ s Choice Awards .
The Swan Wine Kitchen at Chapel Down , Tenterden Experience the finest locally and regionally sourced produce , cooked to perfection , in an elegant , relaxed and informal environment . This two AA Rosette and Michelin Bib Gourmand acclaimed restaurant specialises in modern British cuisine made from locally sourced , seasonal produce , with the added bonus of a private dining chef ’ s table and outdoor terrace dining with spectacular countryside views . Wine tastings , and guided tours of the vineyard and winery are a sensational added extra on offer here too , making your experience at The Swan truly special and unique , putting a focus on the finest flavours Kent has to offer . www . swanchapeldown . co . uk
Rocksalt , Folkestone AA Rosette and Michelin Guide listed , this stunning harbourside restaurant uniquely cantilevers over the English Channel , offering the best in-season produce in a slick and stylish seaside setting . www . rocksaltfolkestone . co . uk
Wyatt and Jones , Broadstairs Michelin Guide listed independent restaurant , set under York Gate with views of Viking Bay , offering a polished seasonal menu and extensive wine list . www . wyattandjones . co . uk
Read ’ s , Faversham Michelin-listed restaurant offering classic French with a British influenced cuisine with a reputation founded on the distinctive cooking of award-winning chef David Pitchford ’ s seasonal dishes which blend herbs and vegetables from the manor ’ s own walled kitchen garden .
www . reads . com
The Old Bank , Westerham Michelin-listed two AA Rosette-awarded contemporary , seasonal British cuisine with a French influence that demonstrates a passion and love for fresh , seasonal ingredients . Dine in the elegant and relaxed dining room , complemented by a well sourced and stocked wine cellar , ‘ The Vault ’. www . oldbank-westerham . co . uk
The West House , Biddenden Michelin-recommended restaurant by chef / patron Graham Garrett , housed in a 16th-century weaver ’ s cottage famed for offering locally sourced cuisine with an intensity of flavour . www . thewesthouserestaurant . co . uk
Firepit at The Cave , Canterbury A contemporary , fine dining , sharing-plate experience . All the flavours of world cuisine meet and fuse in an indulgent , carefully conjured menu . The smokey ,
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