insideKENT Magazine Issue 30 - September 2014 | Page 157

BUSINESS insideKENT'S PRE-LAUNCH PARTY AT CANTERBURY'S LATEST RESTAURANT OPENING, THE AMBRETTE TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF CANTERBURY'S MOST ANTICIPATED NEW RESTAURANT, THE AMBRETTE, insideKENT HELD AN INTIMATE PRIVATE PRE-LAUNCH PARTY ON THURSDAY 17TH JULY. A SUCCESSFUL NIGHT, GUESTS WERE INVITED TO ENJOY AN EVENING OF GREAT FOOD, DRINK AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALISE WITH OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES. Dev Biswal, chef patron of The Ambrette award-winning restaurants in Margate and Rye, opened his third branch in Canterbury on Monday 21st July. The TV chef, who champions a ‘curryfree menu’ of south Indian style dishes utilising locally sourced seasonal ingredients with a modern twist, has opened in the site of the former Beer Cart Arms to critical acclaim. 157 Complimentary Kentish red, white and sparkling wine was served upon arrival, as were an array of fabulous Kentish juices. Representative of the Ambrette's impressive wine menu, drinks were handpicked to compliment the delicious canapés and tasters prepared by chef patron, Dev Biswal and his team. The Canterbury-based restaurant is not only the biggest Ambrette so far with approximately 100 seats, but it seeks to explore all-day dining with an Indian accent, as well as offering breakfast and afternoon teas. www.theambrette.co.uk