insideKENT Magazine Issue 58 - January 2017 | Page 74

FOOD + DRINK
KENT ’ S BEST SPOTS FOR BRUNCH cont .
SAMPHIRE , WHITSTABLE
Open for brunch ( and breakfast and dinner ) seven days a week , Samphire is a bistro that offers a showcase of Kentish ingredients .
Top three brunch dishes : -Eggs Forrester -Lambs fry and bacon with field mushrooms -Smoked haddock with poached egg , spinach and toast
www . samphirewhitstable . co . uk
SALTWOOD ON THE GREEN , HYTHE
Saltwood is a picturesque village near Hythe , and Saltwood On The Green is its centrepiece , offering superb food and drink throughout the day .
Top three brunch dishes : -Huevos rancheros with black beans , avocado and charred tomato -Frittata with roasted onion , goat ' s curd , potato and avocado -Poached egg with duck hash and mustard aioli
www . saltwoodrestaurant . co . uk
THE GRASSHOPPER ON THE GREEN , WESTERHAM
Situated directly on the green in the centre of beautiful Westerham , The Grasshopper on the Green is a focal point for the village , serving excellent food made with care and attention .
Top three brunch dishes : -Floured herring roes on garlic toast with a salad garnish -Home breaded brie slices with cranberry sauce -Baked flat cap mushroom with spinach and homemade pesto , topped with grilled stilton
www . grasshopperonthegreen . co . uk
ROYAL HARBOUR BRASSERIE , RAMSGATE
Using only the freshest of Kentish produce to create high-quality , wonderful food , the Royal Harbour Brasserie enjoys an unparalleled position with beautiful views .
Top three brunch dishes : -Swedish hash with chorizo , sausage , bacon , onions and Worcester sauce topped with egg -Smoked salmon with scrambled egg on granary toast -Smoked Brogdale bacon or sausage sandwich
www . royalharbourbrasserie . co . uk
BRUNCH … DOVER
As the name suggests , this independent restaurant is all about providing superb brunches using seasonal ingredients .
Top three brunch dishes : -Brie and bacon toasted sandwich -Veggie breakfast ( veggies sausages , baked beans , mushrooms , hash browns and grilled tomatoes ) -Ready breakfast ( bacon , egg , hash brown , baked beans or grilled tomatoes )
www . brunchdover . co . uk
TOM AT TWENTY-ONE , MINSTER-ON-SEA
Tom himself cooks everything here , and all he wants is to make people happy and feed them good food ; he succeeds , and then some .
Top three brunch dishes : -English hash ( fried potatoes and soft onions with spiced beans , bacon , sausage , cheese and a fried egg ) -Bubble and black ( a stack of bubble and squeak , bacon , award-winning black pudding and spinach topped with a poached egg ) -French toast rolled in cinnamon sugar with fruit and crème fraiche
www . tomtwentyone . com
THE HOP AND HUFFKIN , SANDWICH
The Hop and Huffkin is relaxed and informal , serving contemporary food in a gorgeous setting .
Top three brunch dishes : -Kippers with flat mushrooms , poached egged , granary toast and hollandaise sauce -Eggs Benedict -Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs
www . hopandhuffkin . co . uk
THE BLACK DOG , TUNBRIDGE WELLS
The Black Dog is a little slice of Australia in the heart of Tunbridge Wells , and it is here that you can sample some truly original cooking .
Top three brunch dishes : -New potato , kale and wild mushroom hash with avocado and harissa dressing -Breakfast stack ( bacon , avocado , roasted tomato , baby spinach with feta ) -Smashed avocado with pancetta , a poached egg and rocket on sourdough toast
www . blackdogcafetw . co . uk
POPUP CAFÉ , DEAL
The Popup Café is all about providing the best quality dishes , offering speciality coffees , freshly baked bread , and locally sourced ingredients .
Top three brunch dishes : -Bacon , avocado and eggs on toast ( served with sriracha ( chilli and garlic sauce )) -Chorizo , avocado , harissa and eggs on toast -Bacon and avocado sandwich
www . popupcafe . co . uk
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