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'It’s going to be colourful': Maria Bradford on opening Shwen Shwen, Sevenoaks
21 May, 2025
Chef and author Maria Bradford is to open her debut restaurant, Shwen Shwen by Maria Bradford in Sevenoaks, Kent, on Friday 6th June. Food writer Hilary Armstrong interviewed her for The Good Food Guide’s sister publication CODE Hospitality to find out all about her new opening. Born in Freetown, Sierra ...
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Best places to eat near Britain’s train stations
There’s something glamorously continental about the idea of dining in a grand old train terminus, but these days the reality is an overpriced sandwich or a sad sausage roll. In celebration of our new member perk with Belmond Trains, here ...
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Best restaurants in Plymouth
Plymouth’s coastal setting has always played a central role in shaping its food culture, and its best restaurants continue to draw from land and sea with equal confidence. Whether it’s fresh seafood cooked with Mediterranean flair, modern British plates served ...
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Britain's Best Bakeries: reader picks
In March we launched our inaugural list of Britain’s Best Bakeries to champion the some of the most delicious bites of food to be had for under a fiver. Whittling contenders down to just 50 was an ...
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Where to eat when visiting the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
If you’re wilting after a day in the sun, our selection of restaurants near the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will offer you the best food, drink and hospitality in the area, from characterful pubs to top fish counters and elegant ...
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Where to eat in the towns of Medway
Soaked in history and peppered with ancient monuments, Medway is often overlooked when it comes to eating out. Food writer, wine consultant and John Dory co-owner Zeren Wilson lifts the lid on the best places for a bite to eat.
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Best restaurants in Cheltenham
Cheltenham may be known for its regency façades and racing calendar, but its restaurants tell a story of creative, confident cooking and quiet ambition. Whether it’s the precision and depth of Le Champignon Sauvage, the elegant restraint at Lumière, or ...
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Best restaurants in Chester
Chester brings a distinctive flair to the dining scene in Cheshire, with a growing number of restaurants that balance creativity, precision, and a strong sense of place. From bold Mediterranean flavours to plant-led plates and modern British cooking, this historic ...
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