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Updated on February 17, 2022May 24, 2019Archive

And now for something completely different.

Recently I’ve been watching a lot of “Britain’s Got Talent” as I’ve realised that it’s just good ol’ family entertainment. The judges frequently talk about an act surprising them and how much they appreciate that;. not putting myself up there with the BGT judges, but I felt the same when I saw the post on Instagram from Kingdom in Penshurst about an immersive theatrical, dining experience that is being held there around the summer solstice of June 21st. In a world of ‘stuff’, isn’t it great to have an experience?

Updated on February 17, 2022May 17, 2019Archive

WFH, Amy Green, Tonbridge Fudge Kitchen

Fudge, glorious, fudge! Who doesn’t love this incredibly sweet treat? And now in Tonbridge, we have our very own thanks to an entrepreneurial mum who has turned a hobby into a business with big plans ahead.

Updated on February 17, 2022May 5, 2019Archive

Wow, wow, wow – The Hidden Seller

A place that receives three wows has to be great, right? Well you wouldn’t be wrong. Let me tell you about my visit to The Beer Seller, or rather its upstairs neighbour, The Hidden Seller.

Updated on February 17, 2022April 28, 2019Archive

News and rumour!

You know I always want to keep you abreast of the Tonbridge food and drink goings-on and I have a few things to share. Some are definitely news and some I’m a little bit vaguer on – if you have any info to share please do! Here goes …

Updated on February 17, 2022April 12, 2019Archive

The landscape of Tonbridge is changing – just a little

If you like good food then you probably know that quality, fresh ingredients matter. We’re so lucky in Tonbridge that we have several great butchers, a fishmonger, fresh greengrocer plus fresh bread too! But one of them is going through a bit of a change and they want to shout about it! The big guys have come in and told them to move on…

Updated on February 17, 2022March 29, 2019Archive

Verdigris, High Street, Tonbridge, 9 Feb 2019

I was delighted when Mr Eat and I stepped out of our front door on 9th Feb, a date night, to walk to the High Street, safe in the knowledge that we had several places to choose from for a pre-dinner drink. How cool is that: “several places to choose from”? The Old Fire Station was open, we had The Beer Seller, Fuggles, we could’ve popped into El Mariachi for a quick cocktail …

Updated on February 17, 2022February 19, 2019Archive

Forget brunch, these are the next big thing!

OK, I do think brunch is a big deal, don’t worry, I haven’t changed my mind too dramatically in the last two weeks, but in these difficult times with small business owners juggling business rates, the minimum wage, pension contributions and Brexit, these are definitely on the up too – supper clubs! I am hearing about them all the time! Who fancies a little more variety on Tonbridge High Street in the shape of supper clubs?

Updated on February 17, 2022February 13, 2019Archive

WFH: Tammy Jackson, For Cocktail Sake: An ‘old fashioned’ girl with a modern twist

A couple of weeks’ ago I met with the lovely Tammy Jackson, the lady behind the blog, For Cocktail Sake and her gorgeous eleven month old in Teal café for a get-to-know-you meeting. Here’s a brief version of the story so far: After a career in social media and magazine publishing, Tammy was suddenly struck …

Updated on February 17, 2022February 1, 2019Archive

Brunch for all the family – ✅

Brunch. It’s the meal that’s been around for years but in 2019, the meal that lies somewhere between breakfast and lunch seems to be gaining in popularity. My timeline is full of posts from cafes and restaurants promoting their brunch offerings which seemingly can be enjoyed anytime – alongside the snack, this has to be one of the most versatile meals.

Updated on February 17, 2022January 17, 2019Archive

An EAT Tale: Step into the unknown – who knows where it’ll take you

Once upon a time …

My first blog of 2019 and I’ve been thinking about this one since about November when I met the ‘subject’ in Verdigris where it’s now stocked. And the reason this story really resonated with me is because the protagonists identified a gap in the market and went for it, which I kinda did with this blog.