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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-piggy-on-the-block">New piggy on the block</h3>



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<a href="https://www.thepighotel.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pig</a> is coming to Tunbridge Wells! We&#8217;ve just returned home from a sleepover at The Pig at Bridge (review incoming) and whilst we were there, we heard confirmation that the boutique-hotel chain will be opening up a new venue in Tunbridge Wells. Each Pig in the litter has its own identity but you can expect gorgeous characterful rooms, high-end spa treatments and here there&#8217;s a firm focus on food, everything is seasonal and locally produced. The rest is rumours so we&#8217;ll share concrete info asap! 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Diaries out!</h3>



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Who needs Easter eggs when you&#8217;ve got Gusbourne? From Good Friday, Fri 7 April &#8211; Mon 10 April, they&#8217;ll be throwing open the winery doors for a weekend of&nbsp;<a href="https://gusbourne.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a7ae7e27072ce90aa4735fe5&amp;id=3d57bdcda0&amp;e=4d96ed86d5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portfolio Tastings</a>. These hour-long walkabout events are a relaxed opportunity for you to sample delicious still and sparkling wines and chat to their team. There&#8217;s 4 time slots to choose from each day, £30pp. Or enjoy their <a href="https://gusbourne.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a7ae7e27072ce90aa4735fe5&amp;id=28675c648c&amp;e=4d96ed86d5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Celebration of Spring Tour and Lunch</a>&nbsp;between Fri 7 &#8211; Mon 10 April with a a guided walk through the vineyards, an extensive wine tasting and a sumptuous three-course lunch.



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April marks&nbsp;<a href="https://crdpumproom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pumproom</a>&nbsp;at Copper Rivet Distillery&#8216;s 2nd birthday so join them on Thurs 13 April for a very special tasting evening with party food treats. To book your table email: <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bookings@crdpumproom.com</a>



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Get excited cos <a href="https://stleonardskent.co.uk/news/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Leonard&#8217;s</a> in West Malling will be hosting their first Tasting Menu Evening on Thurs 20&nbsp;April. They&#8217;ve designed a stunning menu inspired by English produce and their local suppliers. £70pp with a separate veggie tasting menu available too. 



Plus there&#8217;s plenty happening at <a href="https://www.thedog.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Dog at Wingham</a> this April with The Dog Social Society on Thurs 13 April with exceptional wines and Best of British Fish &amp; Seafood Celebration Menu on Thurs 27 April which is well booked already! So act fast if you want a spot. 



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Get your glad rags on for <a href="https://www.theploughkent.com/sabrage-dinner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bowley&#8217;s at The Plough</a> Grand Champagne event coming up on Sat 29 April, 6-10pm, where they&#8217;ll be celebrating the wines from the Champagne House of Philippe&nbsp;Brugnon&nbsp;in&nbsp;Rilly&nbsp;La Montagne, France. Each wine will be&nbsp;paired alongside a four-course dinner prepared by head chef Alex Yates. It&#8217;s black tie only and in true celebration they&#8217;ll be sabering&nbsp;the corks from the bottles, a French tradition from the Napoleonic era. £130pp. 



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<a href="https://www.roseyard.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Roseyard</a> is a luxurious rural retreat based near Eastry, surrounded by glorious countryside, the perfect place if you&#8217;re looking to celebrate a big birthday, enjoy an overdue family get together or just a fancy a weekend away from the hustle and bustle. There&#8217;s plenty of ways to make your stay extra memorable including this brand new private group tasting, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVp2F9Mgzp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">English Wine Room Experience</a> where you can sip, swirl and savour a selection of local wines from <a href="https://www.englishwineroom.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The English Wine Room</a>. £50pp all glassware and wine included. Book now for your stay: <a href="mailto:susiefrank@englishwineroom.com">susiefrank@englishwineroom.com</a>&nbsp;



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<a href="https://www.broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadstairs Food Fest</a> is on over Easter Weekend (Fri 7 &#8211; Sun 9 April) so fancy making a weekend of it? Check out these gorgeous holiday homes offered by Keepers Cottages, we love the sound of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keeperscottages.co.uk/properties/liberty-cottage-holiday-cottage-to-rent-broadstairs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liberty Cottage</a>&nbsp;that sleeps up to 7 across four-bedrooms and would be perfect for some family fun during the holidays.



Fancy some family fun at a foodie favourite? Buy your duck for £2 and join <a href="https://www.woolpackwarehorne.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Woolpack in Warehorne</a> on Good Friday (Fri 7 April) for their annual duck race starting at 11:30am on the Royal Military Canal. Pop in before for breakfast or hang ahead for a BBQ, games and live music afterwards.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">More new additions&#8230;</h3>



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Ooooh take a look at your new and improved <a href="https://www.kingsheadwye.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The King’s Head in Wye</a> &#8211; complete with new chef, Sam McClurkin, Masterchef The Professionals 2021 Quarterfinalist. Join for brunch, dinner or drinks. Open Mon &#8211; Fri, 8am &#8211; 10pm. Saturdays, 8am &#8211; 11pm and Sundays from 12-6pm for Sunday roasts. 



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<a href="https://folkestoneharbourarm.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Folkestone Harbour Arm</a> are opening not one but SIX entirely new, exceptionally unique restaurants this summer. All housed in upcycled shipping containers which will stay open year-round and are reported to be larger than any other restaurants currently on site. We’ve JUST heard that 2 of the 6 restaurants will be; Sailbox created by Harbour Coffee Co where you can expect brunch favourites as well as seaside pub classics and Portenio who will be bringing a slice of Argentina to Folkestone – bring on sunshine and warmer weather!



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You know summer is well on its way when <a href="https://macknade.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Macknade’s Food Village</a> re-opens! It&#8217;s back serving the best street food Kent has to offer. Expect authentic wood-fired pizzas, coffee, pastries, brunch and lunch dishes from filled ciabattas and their famous cheese &amp; charcuterie platters. Also amazing authentic tacos, nacho dishes and Mexican specialists from Al Taco every Fri-Sun, bao buns, katsu curries, dumplings and noodle bowls from The Little Katsu Kitchen and delicious desserts from Mamie’s Crepes – the loaded Biscoff Crepe is said to be a favourite!

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