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‘After a rollercoaster start, it seems this restaurant has found its rightful home’

‘After a rollercoaster start, it seems this restaurant has found its rightful home’

Our reviewer takes in a restaurant once panned by one of the country’s top food critics - but are things better after a menu overhaul and a new home?

‘It’s half the price of Domino's and the pizza tastes better!’

‘It’s half the price of Domino's and the pizza tastes better!’

We soaked up the sunshine at a craft beer bar with a food truck that serves ‘top-notch’ pizza on the weekends.

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‘Pub along one of Britain’s best walks that surely deserves a Michelin star’

‘Pub along one of Britain’s best walks that surely deserves a Michelin star’

A quaint quayside pub that opened just a few months ago is quietly serving up Michelin-star quality food, according to our reviewer.

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‘This old beachside van shows restaurants how real pizza should be done’

‘This old beachside van shows restaurants how real pizza should be done’

Is this the best pizza in Kent? The cooks in this old van show restaurants how it should be done.

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‘Is 25 minutes too long to wait for a coffee?’

‘Is 25 minutes too long to wait for a coffee?’

Our reviewer finds a place aimed at the DFL brigade - but is it a little too clichéd for its own good?

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‘Is this the purrfect weekend treat?’

‘Is this the purrfect weekend treat?’

Our reviewer was able to combine some of her favourite things – a cuppa, cakes and cute kittens – with afternoon tea at a cat cafe.

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‘It’s upgraded from a food truck to a market stall – could a restaurant be next?’

‘It’s upgraded from a food truck to a market stall – could a restaurant be next?’

We visited a Mexican stall that has started serving up spicy street food dishes at its new home.

‘There is nowhere better to eat in Kent right now’

‘There is nowhere better to eat in Kent right now’

Our reviewer has given this restaurant five stars across the board - and thinks it’s only a matter of time before it earns a Michelin star.

‘Seafront brasserie left me bitterly disappointed last time - but had it improved?’

‘Seafront brasserie left me bitterly disappointed last time - but had it improved?’

Our food reviewer heads to a coastal eatery which had failed to impress years before - so had it pulled its culinary socks up?

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Dinner, dancing and flaming food with a link to a world-famous footballer

Dinner, dancing and flaming food with a link to a world-famous footballer

A meal at a Portuguese family-run restaurant left our reviewer full, happy, and dancing on the streets.

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'My appetite never fails me but this mountain of meat was an effort to conquer!'

'My appetite never fails me but this mountain of meat was an effort to conquer!'

When discussing where to go for this week's review, it was one image which sealed the deal as we chose a Tex-Mex restaurant with sea views.

‘If it’s good enough for Jools Holland, it’s good enough for me’

‘If it’s good enough for Jools Holland, it’s good enough for me’

Our reporter visited the Italian restaurant frequented by musician Jools Holland and was treated to a Mediterranean feast.

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We tried seaside bar’s 'sunset session' with live music and £30 three-course meal

We tried seaside bar’s 'sunset session' with live music and £30 three-course meal

Our reporter takes a break from the newsroom and enjoys drinks, dinner and jazz music in a cosy, intimate setting for this week’s food review.

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‘This is the sort of place which makes Kent so irresistible’

‘This is the sort of place which makes Kent so irresistible’

After months of gloom, our reviewer takes a seat, in the sunshine, at a seaside cafe and basks in the county’s glory.

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‘The speed-eating challenge burger was delicious – I just wish I had more time to eat it’

‘The speed-eating challenge burger was delicious – I just wish I had more time to eat it’

Our reviewer took on a quadruple beef patty and bacon cheeseburger challenge in an attempt to win a free meal.

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‘This banging barbecue is a meat lover’s delight’

‘This banging barbecue is a meat lover’s delight’

We visited a new Kent smokehouse and were served up a feast of barbecued meats...

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‘We waited 40 minutes for lunch - and it came from Aldi!’

‘We waited 40 minutes for lunch - and it came from Aldi!’

Our reporter visited a vegan cafe with long wait times, confused staff members and food from the budget supermarket next door.

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A feast of bread and cheese at the bistro with 'No Name'

A feast of bread and cheese at the bistro with 'No Name'

Nestled among the historic winding streets of one of Kent's oldest market towns, our review destination this week brings us a taste of France.

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‘It’s a messy job ripping heads off - but wow they were tasty’

‘It’s a messy job ripping heads off - but wow they were tasty’

A seafood restaurant popular with Londoners has played a significant role in a town’s regeneration – we had to give it a try.

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‘It’s time this restaurant was remembered for its food, not the sinkhole nearby’

‘It’s time this restaurant was remembered for its food, not the sinkhole nearby’

It’s a restaurant known for its unfortunate position more than anything, but our reviewer was there for one reason only - the curry.

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‘It’s a hidden gem with great value for money - just remember to bring your own booze!’

‘It’s a hidden gem with great value for money - just remember to bring your own booze!’

With three people fed for about £50, this family-run Polish restaurant offers amazing value - and delicious food.

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We tried Kent’s viral Sunday sharing roast with ‘months-long waiting list’

We tried Kent’s viral Sunday sharing roast with ‘months-long waiting list’

Its gigantic helpings of meat, veg and yorkies in a tray sent social media into a frenzy - but did our food reviewer think the wait was worth it?

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The best Kent restaurants and cafes we've visited this year

The best Kent restaurants and cafes we've visited this year

From a massive meat platter to five-star Japanese food and top-notch tapas - these are the best venues in Kent that we’ve tried in 2024.

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Is this the best hot chocolate in Kent?

Is this the best hot chocolate in Kent?

Our reporter hid from the storm inside a quirky book cafe and discovered a Kinder Bueno drink to die for.

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Ignore its ugly neighbour - the food at this tiny restaurant is amazing!

Ignore its ugly neighbour - the food at this tiny restaurant is amazing!

The street might not be the most appealing, but our reviewer was impressed by the delicious food on offer at this restaurant.

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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’

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

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We try seaside chippy recently crowned best in Kent

We try seaside chippy recently crowned best in Kent

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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We reviewed town’s best restaurant – it’s a must-go!

We reviewed town’s best restaurant – it’s a must-go!

After the cold weather left our reporter desiring a delicious curry, we sent them to one of Kent’s best rated Nepalese eateries.

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We had lunch at Kent’s 1,000-year-old market

We had lunch at Kent’s 1,000-year-old market

Kent’s oldest market is still up and running after a millennium – but has it stood the test of time?

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‘The place was absolutely buzzing and everyone was having a whale of a time’

‘The place was absolutely buzzing and everyone was having a whale of a time’

We tried the much-hyped, new Kent restaurant that has transformed a run-down corner of a high street.

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We tried the £25 breakfast mocked over hefty price tag - was it worth it?

We tried the £25 breakfast mocked over hefty price tag - was it worth it?

A £25 all-you-can-eat breakfast in Kent has made national headlines over the past week due to its price tag. Here’s our verdict on the fry-up feast.

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‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

Our reviewer visits a foodie haven to see if one of its newest offerings has carved out a niche in the market…

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A truly unique offering in Kent - and amazing value too

A truly unique offering in Kent - and amazing value too

Egyptian food is not something served up across Kent - but one seaside town is doing just that and our reviewer went along to check it out.

‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

Our reporter ventured out of her comfort zone and picked up her chopsticks at a new Asian eatery.

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