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FOOD & DRINK 017 RAMBLERS’ RETREAT
walkers, the Empire Restaurant in Ramsgate has introduced a special Ramblers’ Menu. The lighter option, offered alongside the usual set lunch and afternoon tea menus, is available in both the restaurant and its pretty courtyard garden. The Empire Room, located in the boutique The Royal Harbour Hotel, has also extended its summer opening hours at lunchtime from 12noon-4.30pm. Known for showcasing the best of local and seasonal produce, chef Craig Mather is offering dishes such as a twist on the traditional Caesar salad with monkfish nuggets, anchovies and parmesan; pork belly and black pudding sausage roll; and avocado and oven roasted tomatoes on grilled sourdough. “Being a dog-friendly establishment, we attract a good number of walkers, and customers have requested lighter options – especially in warmer weather – and to eat
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n response to greater numbers of visitors coming to the Thanet area of Kent, especially over the summer to visit our record number of award-winning Blue Flag beaches, many of them keen
later following a long hike,” said Craig. Thanet boasts 26 miles of golden sandy beaches, with more Blue Flag awards than Devon and Cornwall combined. Bicycle riders, ramblers and dog walkers have long been attracted to Thanet by the Viking Trail coastal path, which extends over 30 miles, half of which is traffi c free. • Visit
www.theempireroom.co.uk and
www.royalharbourhotel.co.uk
Refurbished brewhouse unveiled
Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame, based in Faversham, has unveiled the results of a major modernisation project that has transformed its historic brewhouse and upgraded equipment, while retaining its unique character. The project included
the retirement of the brewery’s wooden mash tuns after more than 100 years in service, and the installation of new state-of-the- art stainless steel replacements. The project also saw the
refurbishment of the fabric of the building and the historic streetscape that runs through the centre of the brewery, at a cost of circa £750,000. The new look brewhouse was unveiled by craft beer pioneer Jim
From baby’s fi rst
food to family meals Whether you’re about to wean and thinking of exploring the baby-led weaning approach, or simply looking for new baby-friendly finger foods and family meals to liven up your mealtimes, Annabel Karmel’s new Baby-Led Weaning Recipe Book is out now and filled with 120 simple recipes and advice to let your baby take the lead. • For more information, visit
www.annabelkarmel.com
Koch, Founder of the Boston Beer Company for whom Shepherd Neame brews Samuel Adams Boston Lager in the UK.
© Jason Dodd Photography
© Tom Parsons Photography
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