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‘We want to bring Wimpy back to the high streets’

‘We want to bring Wimpy back to the high streets’

16 December 2024

A fast-food chain is “harking back to its heritage” and welcoming customers back after a revamp at one of its most popular restaurants in the county.

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Are these really the best fish and chips in Kent?

Are these really the best fish and chips in Kent?

13 December 2024

With fish and chip shops across the county claiming to be Kent’s best, we try a takeaway that has reached the national finals.

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‘The Christmas Club had just paid out and the beers were flowing’

‘The Christmas Club had just paid out and the beers were flowing’

13 December 2024

Secret Drinker joins the revellers at a sports bar with a cheery festive buzz.

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Sushi chain’s plans for long-empty high street shop approved

Sushi chain’s plans for long-empty high street shop approved

12 December 2024

A town centre unit which has been vacant for more than five years is to become a new Japanese-Korean and sushi restaurant.

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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!

12 December 2024

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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Bid for Kent’s first 24-hour Burger King

Bid for Kent’s first 24-hour Burger King

11 December 2024

An international burger giant has unveiled plans for its first restaurant to serve food around the clock near one of Kent’s largest shopping centres.

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Fast-food chain to open first store in Kent

Fast-food chain to open first store in Kent

11 December 2024

A bagel chain is set to move into the county’s largest shopping centre later this month.

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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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