insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 05 - July 2015 | Page 58

TOWNSPOTLIGHT

Brighton Fringe
Curry Leaf Cafe © Dade Freeman

Coming soon…the Brighton i360 - Soon to
be the landmark of all landmarks in Brighton,
this 162-metre observation tower has been
designed and engineered by the same team as
the London Eye – so we know it’s going to be
nothing less than spectacular. The i360’s circular
viewing platform will glide up slowly to 450 feet,
providing jaw-dropping views of up to 26 miles.
Opening summer 2016.

The Brighton i360

Booth Museum of
Natural History - A true
hidden gem, not everyone
HIDDEN
knows that this wonderfully
GEM
eccentric place exists, but
it should definitely be on your
to do list when in Brighton. Free entry gives
you unparalleled insight into some of the
world’s most incredible animals. Once a Victorian
collector’s private museum, it is now open to all
and showcases such diverse items as butterflies,
bones, birds, and fossils. The displays are
interactive, so hands on learning is encouraged. It
may be small but it is perfectly fun.

Curry Leaf Cafe

Dining Out
If Brighton knows one thing, it’s how to source
and cook great food in its many restaurants.
The Salt Room - The Salt Room is a new
(February 2015) restaurant in Brighton, but
already it has become a firm favourite in the
town. Dishes as diverse as the Surf Board
(a selection of seafood such as prawns and
langoustines), a South Indian fish burger with
green chilli slaw, and lamb rump with aubergine,
yoghurt, and cracked wheat, the menu is as
interesting as the dining room itself.
Gingerman - Cosy and intimate, the food here
is designed to be simple and delicious without
the need for extra adornments. When the
seafront is so close, and with a multitude of food
producers on its doorstep, Gingerman can pride
itself on sticking to its ideals. Food includes
anchovy beignets with tartare sauce, braised
beef boulangere with potato and spinach, and
apple flan with vanilla cream.
The Set - With just 20 seats, this really is like
having your food cooked in your own home;
you can even have the option of sitting at the
pass and watching it all happen in front of your
eyes. Called The Set due to its three seasonal
set menus, the food here is designed to work in
harmony, with each course complementing the
one before it (and the one that follows).
Terre à Terre - If you think vegetarian food
can’t be exciting, think again. The acclaimed
Terre à Terre is, as they say, is “where
vegetarianism is more about indulgence than
abstinence.” Stimulate your mind and taste
buds with dishes such as Aubergine Dengaku,
Bonbon Beets and Bigarade and Oyster
Orzotto.

Did You Know?
There are over 400 pubs in Brighton!
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Curry Leaf Café - The brainchild of former food
critic and journalist Euan Sey and chef Kanthi
Kiran Thamma, Curry Leaf Café sources all of
its ingredients seasonally and locally wherever
possible, and around half the menu is vegetarian
– making it a great choice for groups with
varied tastes.

Annual Events
Brighton has much to offer when it comes to
annual events – with so much cool chic, so
much excitement, so much to see and do, there
is always something happening here.
Brighton Marathon // Apr - 26 miles (and 385
yards) of running is what greets the competitors
at the Brighton Marathon. Each year thousands
of men and women join in and raise money for
charity whilst attempting to beat their personal
best.
Brighton Festival and Brighton Fringe //
May - A star studded array of performances
take place through Brighton during the festival,
and the fringe – on at the same time – is the
largest multi-arts festival in England, allowing an
open access platform for performers.
Pride // Aug - Pride is an annual gay pride
parade and party that takes place in Preston
Park, Brighton. This is a place and event
to celebrate yourself and others and the
atmosphere is unforgettable.

Top Spot
Brighton Pier - Iconic and historic – opened in
1899 and is a Grade II listed structure. Here you
can eat and drink, have fun on the fairground
rides, or simply stroll along enjoying the
ambience the place creates.