insideKENT Magazine Issue 54 - September 2016 | Page 38

FOOD+DRINK
ROMANCE is in the air cont.

Buenos Aires Restaurant

Mullins Brasserie

Birdies, Whitstable
Located on Harbour Street in Whitstable, nestled
in amongst boutique shops and treasure trove
type stores, is Birdies. And it is charming. Although
it is much more than that; Birdies is elegant and
comfortable, a cosy French-style bistro in beautiful
East Kent where intimate meals for two or large
and joyful gatherings of friends can take place all
at once with no one feeling as though they don’t
belong. Checked tablecloths, heavy cutlery,
vintage ads on the walls, gorgeous old
photographs, handwritten menus, flowers on the
tables… here you are treated and looked after,
as well as fed with the most expertly created
dishes using locally sourced ingredients wherever
possible. Dishes include locally caught rock
oysters, lobster bisque, deep fried crispy fillet of
sea bass with soy and ginger, amongst other
delicious offerings.
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Buenos Aires Restaurant, Maidstone
Located right on Maidstone High Street, you
might think that Buenos Aires would be a loud
place to have a meal, and certainly not one in
which a whispered conversation could take place.
But you would be wrong. Step through the door
here and you will find that you leave the hustle
and bustle of the town behind you as you are
steeped in authentic Argentinian atmosphere and
décor. Start with a cocktail at the bar, then move
on to your table for two to enjoy food made at
Kent’s only Argentinian steakhouse. The food is
inventive and unique, yet comforting, giving you
and your loved one the chance to try something
new that you are guaranteed to enjoy. Food
includes provoleta cheese (typical Argentine
cheese with slow-cooked tomato and oregano),
chicken portenio (grilled chicken breast with
mushroom sauce served with potatoes and
onions and cooked in a white wine sauce), and
bife de churrasco (chargrilled Argentine rump
steak served with French fries or salad).
www.ba-nights.co.uk

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Mullins Brasserie, Margate
Mullins Brasserie in Margate is the perfect
combination of exquisite food (modern European
with a twist – that twist being that it is fused with
cuisine from the Caribbean) and the most romantic
of atmospheres. Add that to a staff who will help
you to arrange romantic proposals, make your
first, second or one hundredth date magical, and
will be more than happy to host your wedding
anniversary meal, and you’ve got a comfortable,
relaxed, intimate, and utterly unforgettable dining
experience. Chef Antonio Forde is originally from
Barbados, and his food it sublime. With dishes
including pan seared Cajun spiced scallops with
butternut squash puree, pickled christophene
and confit tomatoes, traditional West Indian
curried goat served with rice ‘n’ peas and tomato
chutney and mango crème brulee you can escape
to exotic climes without having to leave Kent’s
shores. As a bonus, Mullins Brasserie offers a
special Valentine’s Day menu too.
www.mullinsbrasserie.co.uk