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Renowned restaurant expands into former Cote Brasserie

Renowned restaurant expands into former Cote Brasserie

07 December 2024

One of a town’s best-loved restaurants is set to move into a listed building nearby after running out of space.

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First look as world’s biggest Wetherspoon pub to reopen after £750k expansion

First look as world’s biggest Wetherspoon pub to reopen after £750k expansion

06 December 2024

A huge Kent Wetherspoon pub is set to get even bigger as bosses prepare for its grand reopening after splashing £750,000 out on a revamp.

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‘It’s a dark, dingy boozer with zero pretensions - and stupid people are barred’

‘It’s a dark, dingy boozer with zero pretensions - and stupid people are barred’

06 December 2024

Secret Drinker takes his chances at an old-school pub that smells like his nan’s frontroom

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Smokehouse promises to ‘bring something new’ to town market

Smokehouse promises to ‘bring something new’ to town market

05 December 2024

A smokehouse has replaced a once popular Thai restaurant which was forced to leave a market three months ago.

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‘This could be the best restaurant we’ve ever been to’

‘This could be the best restaurant we’ve ever been to’

05 December 2024

Our food reviewer heads to a Michelin-recommended seaside restaurant and what he finds takes his breath away.

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Win a £250 meal for four at your favourite Shepherd Neame pub

Win a £250 meal for four at your favourite Shepherd Neame pub

04 December 2024

We’re giving away a delicious meal for four, including drinks, at your choice of Sheps’ pubs and hotels across Kent, worth £250.

‘We’re bringing dark and dingy pub back to life!’

‘We’re bringing dark and dingy pub back to life!’

04 December 2024

The owner of a town centre pub branded “dark and dingy” hopes a revamp will help shake off its unflattering reputation.

End of an era as popular Italian restaurant to be sold after 47 years

End of an era as popular Italian restaurant to be sold after 47 years

01 December 2024

The boss of a popular Italian restaurant is retiring after almost 50 years and has put the business up for auction.

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The bracing Kent winter walk across world-famous golf course to cosy pier cafe

The bracing Kent winter walk across world-famous golf course to cosy pier cafe

01 December 2024

If you’re looking for fresh air and stunning views this weekend, this could be a great place to start - no matter the weather.

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Taco Bell reveals opening date for new restaurant

Taco Bell reveals opening date for new restaurant

29 November 2024

Taco Bell has unveiled when its newest Kent store is set to open its restaurant doors.

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‘Shopping centre’s first-ever Christmas market was missing one essential ingredient’

‘Shopping centre’s first-ever Christmas market was missing one essential ingredient’

29 November 2024

The loaded fries and chocolate waffle at this new festive market were amazing - but we needed warming up.

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‘Scratch the surface and this pub isn’t all it seems’

‘Scratch the surface and this pub isn’t all it seems’

29 November 2024

The Secret Drinker was left unimpressed by a burnt meal and a waitress who seemed like she’d rather be somewhere else.

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We try seaside chippy recently crowned best in Kent

We try seaside chippy recently crowned best in Kent

28 November 2024

Our reporter braved Storm Conall to venture to a chippy that last month was crowned the best fish and chip shop in Kent.

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Can your foodie favourites beat last year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Award winners?

Can your foodie favourites beat last year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Award winners?

26 November 2024

If you think your local pub or restaurant is the best in Kent, get your nominations in for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

'Some chefs want to show off and focus on Michelin stars - but I'm cooking for my customers'

'Some chefs want to show off and focus on Michelin stars - but I'm cooking for my customers'

26 November 2024

The boss of one of Kent’s best restaurants has spoken about losing his Michelin star, the impact of the Budget - and the county’s foodie scene.

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’Everything is being ripped out’: Pub undergoing £100k revamp

’Everything is being ripped out’: Pub undergoing £100k revamp

25 November 2024

A seafront pub is having a huge makeover after a family took on the lease with the intention of bringing it “back to life”.

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Relief as family snaps up pub formerly run by Paul Hollywood’s wife

Relief as family snaps up pub formerly run by Paul Hollywood’s wife

24 November 2024

A pub formerly run by the wife of TV baker Paul Hollywood is set to reopen under new ownership after plans to convert it into a house were ditched.

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The 15-mile road trip where you can fill your boot with Kent's best food and drink

The 15-mile road trip where you can fill your boot with Kent's best food and drink

23 November 2024

It’s a road hundreds use to commute to work every day but if you take a step back, you’ll discover everything that’s great about living in Kent…

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‘We’re giving locals their pub back for Christmas’

‘We’re giving locals their pub back for Christmas’

22 November 2024

A pub that shut suddenly more than nine months ago is to reopen under a new owner who has vowed to "keep the community happy".

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‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

21 November 2024

It’s a super Saturday for Secret Drinker as he heads to a vibrant free house packed with punters

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