Why Not Try...The Mulberry Tree
A rising star run by Karen Williams and accomplished young chef Alan Irwin, the business is currently the centre of attention from the trade; they won Kent Restaurant of the Year in 2008, have been the subject of focus by the Caterer Magazine, being ...more
The Sugarvine BlogThe Restaurant Rules
In the Sunday Times recently food critic AA Gill positioned himself as Moses on the Mount and laid out his Ten Commandments for 'profitable dining' aimed at restaurateurs. To name but a few: 1. Do not open a restaurant because you love feeding peo ...see the full blog and reader comments
Ask The Chef Paul Heathcote
One of the north's most high-profile chefs, Paul Heathcote opened his flagship Longridge Restaurant in 1990 and built it up to two-Michelin-star status. The Heathcotes group now extends to eleven restaurants across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Lancashire and Cheshire and includes his Olive Press chain of Italian restaurants and a flourishing outside catering business. Paul has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:
Ask Paul Heathcote your question.Whenever I steam white fish (coley etc) after a few minutes the water starts to boil over and spill out of the pan. I steam pretty much all my food, meat and vegetables, and this does not happen with any other kind of food, including non-white fish such as salmon. Can you tell me the reason, please, and more importantly how I can prevent this from happening? I have tried cleaning the steamer and pan and changing the water (several times) during the steaming process but as soon as soon as I put the fish back to steam and the water begins to boil, the pan starts to froth over again. Hope you can help. - Robert
New On The VineLatest Sugarvine Venues
On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of Kent restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .
The Gastrotourist Destination Restaurants
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.
Le Relais Bernard Loiseau, SaulieuThe CriticsWhat The Papers Say
Yes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.
AA Gill, Sunday Times
Jay Rayner, The Observer
Matthew Norman, The Guardian
Giles Coren, The Times
Jasper Gerard, The Telegraph
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Special OffersDeals On Food & Rooms
Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of Kent restaurants.
Online BookingBook Tables & Hotels
Book a Restaurant Table
Take the hassle out of making your restaurant reservation by booking online. It's simple and it's free -- just click on the link to browse the restaurants you can book in the Kent area....more
Book a Local Hotel Room
If you're planning a special meal out, why not make a night of it? We can offer the best hotel deals, with discounts of up to 70%....more
Reader RecommendedHave Your Say
Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.
Latest Recommendation:No 11, Folkestone
More information on No 11"On a recent visit to Folkestone, my husband and I were delighted to find this gem of a restaurant in what they call "the Creative Quarter" of the town. We wouldn't have expected to find food of such a high standard outside of London, and it's lovely to see a kitchen making use of local specialities. My guinea fowl was perfectly cooked and my husband enjoyed a delicious pearl barley risotto. The service was warm and friendly, and the good selection of wines available too. We will definitely be going back, as there were lots of other dishes we can't wait to try!"
Events CalendarWhat’s On & Where
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Thursday 18th March to Saturday 27th November
'Preserving The Nation' U.K. Tour Clippy is currently on tour with her unique 'Preserving the Nation' workshops at cookery schools across the U.K ...more
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- Friday 19th March | The Marquis at Alkham
Meet The Producers Evening 4 course tasting menu each individual course based upon one of our fantastically commited local suppliers and producers, ...more
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- Wednesday 24th March | The Mulberry Tree
Jazz Evening With the Smooth Jazz Trio, the resident band at Pizza Express in Maidstone £25.95 - 3 course menu ...more
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- Friday 16th April | The Marquis at Alkham
Murder Mystery Evening. "All That Glitters" The Wilmington-Smythes are giving a dinner party at which an innocent game of 'Murder' becomes all too realistic. Can yo ...more
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- Friday 14th May | The Marquis at Alkham
Argentinian Wine Tasting Evening with Hercules Wines Taste 6 of the finest Argentinian wines from the Familia Zucchardi range accompanied with a unique `tasting` menu built ...more
News RoundupEar To The Ground
- Latest news for diners in the Kent area.
- Gordon Ramsay is looking for Britain's best restaurant and he wants to know where you love to eat. Tell us about a hidden gem or a local culinary landmark. Who do you think deserves to be crowned Ramsay's Best Restaurant? Go to www.bestnominate. ...more
- The Mulberry Tree Boughton Monchelsea, has just won the Taste of Kent Restaurant of the Year for the second year running.
- Click here for all the news
