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‘This town’s trendy new cafe is creating a real buzz’

‘This town’s trendy new cafe is creating a real buzz’

Our reporter sat down for brunch at a contemporary cafe that is bringing a medieval town into the 21st century.

‘How much?! Our national dish shares many of Britain’s problems’

‘How much?! Our national dish shares many of Britain’s problems’

Our reviewer checks out the latest incarnation of a popular fish and chip shop and remembers why mushy peas should be avoided at all costs.

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‘Has my hometown finally got a restaurant that’ll keep me coming back?’

‘Has my hometown finally got a restaurant that’ll keep me coming back?’

Our reviewer tries a newly relaunched restaurant that has introduced French cuisine to a town.

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‘This Turkish restaurant was so glitzy even the bathroom sparkled!’

‘This Turkish restaurant was so glitzy even the bathroom sparkled!’

Our reporter visited a swanky new mezze spot where the owners spared no expense.

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'This restaurant is the real deal - but the pig ears made my jaw beg for mercy'

'This restaurant is the real deal - but the pig ears made my jaw beg for mercy'

After spotting pig ears on the menu at the new Nepalese, I felt quietly optimistic...

‘Nostalgia sells - but £9.75 for a burger?’

‘Nostalgia sells - but £9.75 for a burger?’

Wimpy is attempting a comeback - but, as our reviewer discovers, some of its prices are very 2025.

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‘It might be one of Kent’s smallest restaurants, but it’s pulling big punches’

‘It might be one of Kent’s smallest restaurants, but it’s pulling big punches’

Our reviewer takes in one of Kent’s smallest restaurants after its recent recognition in a national gastronomy guide to find out how it fares…

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‘It’s one of the oldest chip shops in Kent - I can see why it’s still loved by locals’

‘It’s one of the oldest chip shops in Kent - I can see why it’s still loved by locals’

Our reporter visited a chippy that survived the Second World War and is still standing in a town centre.

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‘Can a farm shop cafe take the crown from my go-to brunch spot?’

‘Can a farm shop cafe take the crown from my go-to brunch spot?’

Our reviewer decided to leave her favourite brunch spot behind to see if a much-loved farm shop could take the top spot.

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‘It’s not cheap but the food is so good - it could be the best restaurant we’ve tried’

‘It’s not cheap but the food is so good - it could be the best restaurant we’ve tried’

Our Eat My Words reviewer heads to the coast to a Michelin Guide-listed eatery, so often overshadowed by its district neighbours, and gets a surprise.

‘Tasty brunches in an outdoor oasis with a resident goat - why didn’t I visit sooner?’

‘Tasty brunches in an outdoor oasis with a resident goat - why didn’t I visit sooner?’

On the hunt for a new spot for brunch, our reviewer tried a waterside café hidden behind a business park to see what the fuss was about.

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‘It’s a vegan restaurant by day and a sweaty rock ‘n’ roll venue by night’

‘It’s a vegan restaurant by day and a sweaty rock ‘n’ roll venue by night’

Our reporter sat down for a meat-free meal surrounded by vinyl records and gig posters in this grungy music-themed pub.

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‘Fish and chips are back at my favourite spot - but with one major difference’

‘Fish and chips are back at my favourite spot - but with one major difference’

Fish and chips are back at this popular seaside spot - but does the new venue pass the taste test?

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‘It’s like a hidden slice of Italy on the Kent coast - you feel like you’re on holiday’

‘It’s like a hidden slice of Italy on the Kent coast - you feel like you’re on holiday’

We tried a tucked-away Mediterranean restaurant serving up ‘pasta tapas’ and felt like we could be dining on the Italian coast.

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‘Is there a more tranquil and picturesque place in Kent to eat?’

‘Is there a more tranquil and picturesque place in Kent to eat?’

On a sun-soaked Saturday afternoon, our Eat My Words reviewer heads to a cafe at a leading attraction and is gobsmacked by his surroundings.

‘New cafe bar and restaurant had a lot to live up to - and it delivered’

‘New cafe bar and restaurant had a lot to live up to - and it delivered’

We review the latest Loungers restaurant to come to Kent as it continues to take over the county.

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‘Does this cafe have the best view in Kent?’

‘Does this cafe have the best view in Kent?’

Our reporter spent a sunny afternoon next to the river at this picturesque cafe.

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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 an Instagram paradise with five-star food worth every penny’

‘It’s an Instagram paradise with five-star food worth every penny’

Like Thai food? Then climb on board a seaside bus and be whisked to the street food of Bangkok - our reviewer buys a ticket.

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‘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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