Food and drink outlet Macknade's expansion into west Kent will be complete next week when it opens its restaurant inside one of Tunbridge Wells' top department stores.

The 'all-day dining space' will welcome its first customers on Tuesday, September 14, at it latest outlet within Hoopers.

Macknade, headquartered in Faversham where it has long operated a food hall, also has a dining outlet in Ashford's Elwick Place.

Its new site in Tunbridge Wells covers 4,000sq ft of the second floor of the department store - replacing a former café inside the shop.

Stefano Cuomo, Macknade CEO said: "Working with Hoopers has given us the chance to take some of our favourite dishes, continue to grow long established partnerships and create new relationships with local

producers, all to create food that makes people smile."

In addition to food and drink, there will also be a selection of produce available to buy from the outlet, including Kentish wines, beer and cider.

Shane Godwin, Macknade MD added: "The team are already working on future plans to bring pop up’s, supper clubs, tastings and other foodie related events to the town."

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