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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-say-hello-to">SAY HELLO TO</h2>



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Now open at Socialite in Canterbury, <a href="https://socialitecanterbury.com/sona-restaurant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SONA</a> is the city’s newest spot for relaxed, modern dining with a serious focus on seafood and flavour. Perched above the rooftops with stunning views, this independent restaurant brings a fresh energy to the Kent dining scene. The menu is packed with seasonal dishes that celebrate top-quality ingredients. Think soft shell crab in a brioche bun with yuzu mayo, Scottish mussels in a light vermouth and crème fraîche broth, or generous shellfish platters made for sharing &#8211; there’s plenty for meat lovers too! Finish things off with desserts like pineapple carpaccio with coconut ice cream or rich Basque cheesecake with citrus meringue. Whether you’re dropping in for a quick bite or making a night of it, SONA is all about great food, great drinks, and great company.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/shwen-shwen-sevenoaks-kent.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-113223" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/shwen-shwen-sevenoaks-kent.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/shwen-shwen-sevenoaks-kent-800x800.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/shwen-shwen-sevenoaks-kent-1000x1000.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/shwen-shwen-sevenoaks-kent-400x400.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/shwen-shwen-sevenoaks-kent-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/shwen-shwen-sevenoaks-kent-500x500.jpeg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/shwen-shwen-sevenoaks-kent-1100x1100.jpeg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



Book your table asap for <a href="https://shwenshwen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shwen Shwen</a> by Maria Bradford which is opening on Fri 6 June in the heart of Sevenoaks. Offering a unique dining experience that brings the bold and vibrant flavours of Sierra Leone to the historic market town. With an intimate setting and an Afro-fusion menu that blends tradition with innovation, Shwen Shwen is more than a meal, it’s a celebration of culture, spice, and storytelling, crafted with contemporary elegance. A new chapter in West African cuisine begins here.



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From Tues 3 June, <a href="https://hideandfox.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hide and Fox</a> &#8211; Kent’s only two Michelin-starred restaurant &#8211; will open on Tuesday evenings for the first time. Described by Michelin as “the perfect neighbourhood restaurant,” this new opening offers diners even more opportunity to experience its award-winning cuisine. Get booking stat. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-chapters">NEW CHAPTERS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="999" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Spotted-Dog-Penshurst-Kent-pub.jpg" alt="The Spotted Dog Penshurst Kent pub" class="wp-image-113583" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Spotted-Dog-Penshurst-Kent-pub.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Spotted-Dog-Penshurst-Kent-pub-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Spotted-Dog-Penshurst-Kent-pub-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Spotted-Dog-Penshurst-Kent-pub-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Spotted-Dog-Penshurst-Kent-pub-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo by Key &amp; Quill</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spotteddogpenshurst/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The&nbsp;Spotted&nbsp;Dog</a>, well known for having one of the best views in the county, was recently taken over by Laurence and Danny Bowes who also run the renowned <a href="https://www.therockchiddingstone.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Rock Inn Chiddingstone</a> and <a href="https://www.royaloakhawkhurst.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Royal Oak Hawkhurst</a> &#8211; so rest assured it&#8217;s in very capable hands



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="999" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/spotted-dog-penshurst.jpg" alt="The Spotted Dog Penshurst Kent pub exterior food" class="wp-image-113564" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/spotted-dog-penshurst.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/spotted-dog-penshurst-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/spotted-dog-penshurst-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/spotted-dog-penshurst-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/spotted-dog-penshurst-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo by Key &amp; Quill</figcaption></figure>



Their&nbsp;passion for quality, provenance and seasonality will no doubt be central to their menu (dishes pictured above) but in essence they are celebrated for just running a good old fashioned country pub.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="940" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Woolpack-Romney-Marsh-Kent-Pubs-with-view-exterior.png" alt="" class="wp-image-113411" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Woolpack-Romney-Marsh-Kent-Pubs-with-view-exterior.png 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Woolpack-Romney-Marsh-Kent-Pubs-with-view-exterior-800x501.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Woolpack-Romney-Marsh-Kent-Pubs-with-view-exterior-1000x627.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Woolpack-Romney-Marsh-Kent-Pubs-with-view-exterior-400x251.png 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/The-Woolpack-Romney-Marsh-Kent-Pubs-with-view-exterior-768x481.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



A former smugglers&#8217; haunt, the pub oozes charm and character, with hops adorning old beams, a large inglenook fireplace and quarry tiled bar. <a href="https://www.woolpackinnbrookland.co.uk">The Woolpack In</a><a href="https://www.woolpackinnbrookland.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">n</a> (pictured above) dates back more than 600 years and stands in the heart of Romney Marsh, surrounded by dykes and reed beds that are home to a wealth of wildlife. Now under new management from the owners of Hoof in Rye, there’s an underlying farm-to-table philosophy with popular Main, Sunday and Children’s menus.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kids">KIDS</h2>



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<a href="https://macknade.com/products/half-term-fun-kids-pizza-creations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Macknade’s Kids Pizza Making Workshops</a> are back by popular demand on Thurs 29 May at the Food Village in Faversham. Young chefs aged 4+ can get creative, don an apron, and roll up their sleeves to make their own pizzas with a selection of delicious toppings. This hands-on, fun activity is the perfect midweek treat. It&#8217;s just £6 per child and no booking is required &#8211; simply drop in between 11am and 1:30pm. 



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This half-term, treat the whole family to lunch at <a href="https://stleonardskent.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Leonard&#8217;s</a> in West Malling with their special lunchtime offer running from Tues 27 &#8211; Fri 30 May. Grown-ups can enjoy a complimentary glass of Provence rosé, while kids eat free from their brand-new <a href="https://stleonardskent.co.uk/menus/childrens-menu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Children’s Menu</a> — the perfect pairing for a relaxed afternoon in charming West Malling. The brand new menu features favourites like trofie pasta, battered pollock, corn-fed chicken breast, and even Sunday lunch, all including a drink, side, and dessert for just £12. Plus, little foodies can enjoy half portions of any à la carte dish at half the price. With delicious options for everyone, it’s the ideal family outing this half-term. <a href="https://stleonardskent.co.uk/menus/childrens-menu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View the menu here</a>.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-for-less">MORE FOR LESS</h2>



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Whether you&#8217;re a complete beginner or a seasoned home cook, <a href="https://www.kentcookeryschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kent Cookery School</a> offers a wide range of hands-on courses designed to inspire and delight. From relaxed evening sessions to full-day deep dives, each class is taught by friendly, knowledgeable tutors in a fun, no-fuss environment. No weighing or washing up required. Choose from open group classes, private bookings, or team-building experiences, all focused on helping you cook, learn, and enjoy great food. This June, buy 2 spaces and get the 2nd half price. Just add two spaces to your basket at the checkout. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dates-for-your-diary">DATES FOR YOUR DIARY</h2>



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On Tues 24 June, <a href="https://bowleysrestaurant.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bowleys</a> is heading to the stunning grounds of <a href="https://www.mousehall.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqaSfPeONlcb0YBaSUZCbz9aVxTT6Fno-bzQ6IcyxLajCSMpA_j" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mousehall Winery &amp; Distillery</a> for an exclusive one-night-only event. Set against the backdrop of Sussex countryside, this special evening promises a modern British dining experience that brings together the best of land and sea. Expect a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu, showcasing peak seasonal produce and bold, refined flavours — all designed to complement the character and craftsmanship of Mousehall’s award-winning spirits. With just a limited number of seats available, this is a rare chance to enjoy Bowleys in an unforgettable new setting. Book now to avoid missing out.



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<a href="https://macknade.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Macknade Food Hall</a> in Faversham has a packed line-up this May, offering something for everyone. Highlights include live music from <a href="https://macknade.com/products/friday-night-live-the-miles-cookman-band-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Miles Cookman Band</a> on Fri 30 May, the <a href="https://macknade.com/products/jazz-summer-picninc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jazz Summer Picnic</a> with Lou Lou swing duo on Fri 6 June, <a href="https://macknade.com/products/summer-wine-fayr-celebrating-english-vineyards-and-producers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summer Wine Fayre</a> on Fri 20 June and <a href="https://macknade.com/products/beer-bbq-festival-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beer &amp; BBQ Festival</a> on Sat 28 June. Summer sorted!

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