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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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‘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.

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‘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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We tried the ‘absolutely insane’ burger fries at five-star shack

We tried the ‘absolutely insane’ burger fries at five-star shack

The big portions and affordable prices at this restaurant are praised on Tripadvisor - but would our experience match the rave reviews?

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I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

Our reporter was disappointed to discover there was little luxurious about this fancy spin on an all-American classic - other than the price.

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‘The décor looked like something out of Back to the Future’

‘The décor looked like something out of Back to the Future’

Our reporter visited an all-American fifties diner where Elvis plays on the speakers and waffles with bacon are on the menu.

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Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Our reviewer heads back to a familiar spot now under a new name and management and hoping to last longer than its short-lived predecessor.

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The café where you can buy the cups and plates to take home with you

The café where you can buy the cups and plates to take home with you

We stopped off at a country café with glorious views, where everything is aimed at making you feel better about yourself.

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'Foodie capital of Kent is a bit Shoreditch - but there's nothing wrong with that!'

'Foodie capital of Kent is a bit Shoreditch - but there's nothing wrong with that!'

Our reviewer visits one of Kent’s foodie hotspots to sample the fun atmosphere with some excellent pizza.

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It’s no surprise pub’s street food has gone viral - but is it worth the price?

It’s no surprise pub’s street food has gone viral - but is it worth the price?

We tried the Asian-inspired cuisine at a Kent pub that’s become a social media sensation.

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‘This ice cream shop has been going for almost 100 years - and I can see why’

‘This ice cream shop has been going for almost 100 years - and I can see why’

Our reporter visited a nostalgic ice cream parlour overlooking the coast in one of Kent’s most-visited seaside towns.

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‘Is this restaurant really the Gem of Kent?’

‘Is this restaurant really the Gem of Kent?’

Our reporter paid a visit to a Turkish restaurant on a hot summer’s evening to find out if the venue lives up to its self-proclaimed title.

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We tried new cafe’s all-you-can-eat breakfast that costs just £8.99

We tried new cafe’s all-you-can-eat breakfast that costs just £8.99

A new cafe is offering a bargain big breakfast for just £8.99 - but does the taste match up to the enticing price?

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The Kent cafe with five-star food - but the liberal left won't like it

The Kent cafe with five-star food - but the liberal left won't like it

We visited a restaurant full of Union Jacks and Nigel Farage voters for a classic English breakfast. Just don’t bring a copy of the Guardian…

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‘I had lunch in a bathtub with teacups hanging from the ceiling’

‘I had lunch in a bathtub with teacups hanging from the ceiling’

We visited a surprising vintage tea room that turns back the clock with its quirky decor.

‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

Our reviewer took her border terrier to try out a hotel’s new canine culinary experience — don’t worry, we review the food for “humans” too!

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Why trendy new Kent venue is a must-visit - even if you don’t like small plates

Why trendy new Kent venue is a must-visit - even if you don’t like small plates

We tried grown-up chicken nuggets and a “pork belly of dreams” at a restaurant and wine bar where a former MasterChef finalist is working wonders.

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Scallops were great - but chips in this tiny tub could be priciest in Kent

Scallops were great - but chips in this tiny tub could be priciest in Kent

Our reviewer headed to the coast, didn’t read the menu properly and paid a steep price for a modest pot of chips.

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‘This Indian-British fusion cafe left me hungry for more’

‘This Indian-British fusion cafe left me hungry for more’

Our reporter visited a fusion cafe for brunch and found that it didn’t quite live up to its heavenly name.

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‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

In honour of National Fish and Chips day we headed to one of the best inland chippies in the county.

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

We sent our reviewer to a tucked away side street restaurant after seeing it feature in a celebrity chef’s recent showcase on the town’s food scene.

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This beautiful corner of Kent is like being on the Amalfi Coast

This beautiful corner of Kent is like being on the Amalfi Coast

Our reviewer enjoys the sunshine as he heads to the coast to sample one of Kent’s most beautiful dining spots.

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‘I would happily eat the patatas bravas every day of my life’

‘I would happily eat the patatas bravas every day of my life’

Our reporter’s eyes were bigger than his belly at a harbour-side tapas restaurant promising a bite-sized taste of Spain.

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‘I honestly couldn’t tell it was vegan’

‘I honestly couldn’t tell it was vegan’

We visited one of Kent’s only fully plant-based cafes to see if the food measures up - and didn’t miss the meat or dairy at all.

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We tried the new Kent restaurant slated by Guardian critic

We tried the new Kent restaurant slated by Guardian critic

After reading the Guardian’s scathing review of a Kent restaurant we thought we ought to try it out ourselves.

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We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

Our reporter had to sign a waiver warning of “possible loss of life” before taking on a ferociously hot chicken wings challenge at a new Kent venue.

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The five-star drinks at hidden gem Kent bar you have to try

The five-star drinks at hidden gem Kent bar you have to try

In our latest food review, we visit a restaurant with a strange taste when it comes to interior design.

Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?

Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?

Our reviewer went on the hunt for the best spot for Sunday lunch after a country ramble with his four-legged friend in tow.

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