Taste Kent Meets Nimisha Raja, Founder of Nim’s Fruit Crisps
From humble beginnings in Nimisha’s garden shed, Nim’s Fruit Crisps has turned from a Mother’s passion to provide healthy and delicious snacks for her children, into a national brand now available in Tescos stores, as well as independent shops across…
Oyster cocktail launches from Pearson’s Arms
Whitstable’s Pearson’s Arms is launching an Oyster Cocktail in celebration of Whitstable’s famous Oyster Festival, 27th– 29 July. Those familiar with Whitstable will know the importance of local oysters, real PGI Whistable Rock Oysters that is. Mixologists at the Pearson’s…
Macknade Celebrates 40th birthday with Acquisition of a New Ashford Site
Macknade marks its 40th birthday celebrations with the announcement of a new food & drink hub in Ashford’s Elwick Place. Already famous for its award-winning flagship food hall in Faversham, Macknade is set to fill the new 5,136 sq ft…
Kent Coffee Roaster launches Compostable Capsules
Stuart Wilson, 37, founder of Lost Sheep Coffee has launched a completely 100% compostable Nespresso-compatible coffee capsule made from Wood. The Kent based business person has launched this innovative environmentally friendly plant-based capsule filled with the luxury single origin direct…
Ten Reasons to Shop Local
Kent grows, breeds, nurtures, creates and serves some of the best food and drinks in the UK today. You can hardly pick up a magazine or paper that isn’t waxing lyrical about Kent’s burgeoning wine industry, its beer and hop…
Giggling Squid in Tunbridge Wells
It was a sunny blustery wind that blew us into Tunbridge Wells on a Wednesday lunchtime with the allure of a new Summer menu to taste. The image of a Giggling Squid has often had me wondering what lies within…
Paw-Secco at the Pearson’s
Is your dog a beer drinker or would they prefer a little Pawsecco? The Pearson’s Arms is now serving a specially made dog-friendly (alcohol free) beer called Bottom-Sniffer for £4.50 and a “wine” called Paw-Secco for £5, both of which…
Pizza at the Barrow House
The Barrow House in Egerton is a real favourite. It’s a local lunch spot of choice, not only for the large play area in garden giving the kids something to do whilst we enjoy excellent food and drinks but because…
The PIG at Bridge Place
I don’t need to tell you how pleased we were to get a table in opening week at Kent’s hottest new venue, The PIG at Bridge Place. Just a few days after the star stuffed launch party, which attracted culinary…
New Head Chef at Ramsgate’s Empire Room
The stylish Empire Room restaurant is part of the boutique Royal Harbour Hotel, a quirky 28-bedroom townhouse hotel that stands on a picturesque Georgian crescent in Ramsgate. The restaurant is quirkily decorated with original Empire magazine covers on the walls….