FOOD + DRINK
KENT ’ S BEST SPOTS
FOR BRUNCH
BRUNCH – LITERALLY THE MEAL BETWEEN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH , USUALLY EATEN INSTEAD OF EITHER – WAS STARTED IN ENGLAND IN THE LATE 1800s . AT THIS TIME IT WAS MORE OF A BUFFET-STYLE MEAL , SERVED IN LARGE HOUSES TO KEEP THOSE WHO HAD RISEN TOO LATE FOR BREAKFAST FED AND HAPPY . THE AMERICANS TOOK UP THE IDEA IN THE 1930s AFTER IT BEGAN TO FALL OUT OF FAVOUR IN THE UK , AND IT SOON TOOK HOLD , BECOMING A REGULAR MEALTIME . OVER THE PAST DECADE OR SO , THE BRITS HAVE FALLEN BACK IN LOVE WITH BRUNCH , AND IT HAS BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH WAY OF LIFE . THIS IS A GOOD THING ; BRUNCH IS THE PERFECT EXCUSE TO ENJOY SOMETHING DELICIOUS .
THE VINE , SEVENOAKS
This friendly , relaxed restaurant that overlooks the famous Vine Cricket Ground in Sevenoaks is all about refined , exquisite food .
Top three brunch dishes : -Smashed avocado on toast with chilli and soft poached egg -Croque Madame with fried duck ’ s egg -Eggs Arlington
www . vinerestaurant . co . uk
THE SWAN , WEST MALLING
The Swan combines a sophisticated cocktail bar with a beautifully designed restaurant , a lounge bar and three private dining rooms , all serving gorgeous food .
Top three brunch dishes : -Eggs Benedict -Severn and Wye smoked salmon on sourdough with scrambled eggs -Salt beef hash with grilled mushrooms and a fried egg
www . theswanwestmalling . co . uk
GRAZE KITCHEN & BAR , TONBRIDGE
Live music , fancy cocktails , a varied menu , and all right next to a castle with a view out across the Medway … Graze Kitchen is a lovely place to spend some time .
Top three brunch dishes : -Roasted vine tomatoes on sourdough -Toasted Belgian waffle with maple syrup , fruit compote or Nutella -Eggs royale
www . graze-kitchen . com
GOOGIES , FOLKESTONE
Homemade food with handpicked ingredients from local , quality producers make eating at Googies a memorable ( mouth-watering ) experience .
Top three brunch dishes : -Smoked mackerel on sourdough with a side of avocado , spinach and grilled vine tomatoes -Eggs Benedict -American grand slam ( three American style pancakes with sausage , bacon , egg and a side of maple syrup )
www . googies . co . uk
OSCAR & BENTLEYS , CANTERBURY
Oscar and Bentleys specialises in producing exquisite dishes made with special dietary requirements – such as those with gluten or dairy intolerances – in mind .
Top three brunch dishes : -Bacon hash ( sautéed potato , dry cure streaky bacon , onion and free range eggs ) -Welsh rarebit with crispy bacon and spring onion -Smoked salmon and eggs
www . oscar-bentleys . co . uk
BOJANGLES COFFEE HOUSE , DUNTON GREEN
A small but perfectly formed independent coffee shop in the village on Dunton Green that offers homemade food and is the perfect place for a brunch-time treat .
Top three brunch dishes : -Sausage , bacon and mushroom baguette -Mozarella , pesto and tomato panini -Chicken Caesar salad wrap
www . bojanglescoffeehouse . com
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