Struggling to find a top restaurant?

Well don't worry, all the hard work has been done for you.

The long-awaited Michelin Guide 2009 is out this week - and there are several Kent eateries on the menu.

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• One star (very good food in its category)

The West House, Biddenden – chef Graham Garrett: 01580 291341, www.thewesthouserestaurant.co.uk

"Pretty part 16th century former weavers’ cottages in picturesque village. Concise seasonal menu; assured, precise cooking."

Apicius, Cranbrook – chef Tim Johnson: 01580 714666, www.restaurant-apicius.co.uk

"Cosy interior mixes original features with modern style. Passionate, well balanced, precise cooking uses local ingredients."

Read’s, Faversham – chef David Pitchford: 01795 591200, www.reads.com

"Confident, classically based dishes make the most of local produce, including fruit, vegetables and herbs from the walled garden."

The Sportsman, Seasalter – chef Steve Harris: 01227 273370, www.thesportsmanseasalter.co.uk

"Set between shingle and marsh on the coastal road, serving confident, unfussy and fantastically flavoursome cooking."

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• Bib Gourmand (good coking at moderate prices)

The Granville, Lower Hardres: 01227 700402.

The Swan, West Malling: 01732 521910, www.theswanwestmalling.co.uk

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• Pubs serving good food

The Ivy House, Canterbury: 01227 472200

Yew Tree, Barfrestone, near Dover: 01304 831000 www.yewtree.info

Swan on the Green, West Peckham, near West Malling: 01622 812271 www.swan-on-the-green.co.uk

Froggies at the Timber Batts, Hastingleigh, near Ashford: 01223 750237 www.thetimberbatts.co.uk

Harrow Inn, Ightham Common, near Sevenoaks: 01732 885912

The Three Chimneys, Biddenden: 01580 291472.

Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone, near Canterbury: 01304 840303

George and Dragon, Speldhurst, near Tunbridge Wells: 01892 863125 www.speldhurst.com

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2009 costs £15.99