Inn from Folkestone GeraldPauly Woo, we took the Ship quiz again! The wife and I got 30/30 in this week's Ship Inn quiz, beat that! <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11541/Woo%2C+we+took+the+Ship+quiz+again%21"><img alt="Woo, we took the Ship quiz again!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/2725960762_8a049d3d31_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11541/Woo%2C+we+took+the+Ship+quiz+again%21">Rated 6.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11541/Woo%2C+we+took+the+Ship+quiz+again%21">more</a>... 1.1465,51.0736,0 Sandbanks menu Been sent the Sandbanks restaurant (fancy new restaurant at the Pavilion), so here you go. Sounds ambitious but is apparently great, review to follow.STARTERS Creamed Sweetcorn Soup with a Poached Hen EggFour Pounds Ninety Pence Carpaccio of Beef ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11539/Sandbanks+menu">more</a>... 1.1957,51.0837,0 They are still the number one ranked local restaurant! Who is doing all this voting then? I enjoyed it when I went, I think I've only had takeaway there, but also sat for a drink while waiting for it. Here are the current top ten:Savour Aroma (8.59/10)Chambers (8.41/10)Tinto Tapas (8.36/10)The Mayfly (8.... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11528/They+are+still+the+number+one+ranked+local+restaurant%21">Rated 8.59/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11528/They+are+still+the+number+one+ranked+local+restaurant%21">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0873,0 George Inn (Rye) August newsletter This month we're delighted to announce the launch of 'the george dragons', the new privilege card from The George in Rye. Become a dragon, and you'll get exclusive monthly discounts and offers that you can take advantage of as many times as you like.... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11522/George+Inn+%28Rye%29+August+newsletter">more</a>... 0.7337,50.9508,0 Tree blown down in front of Kalala You wouldn't want to have been sat outside The Bank Bar today. Came across this on my way home today, looks like it can only just have happened. If you have a dinner booked at Kalala tonight, I think you'll be using the side entrance...... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11511/Tree+blown+down+in+front+of+Kalala"><img alt="Tree blown down in front of Kalala" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2560500877_ab3d883ebb_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11511/Tree+blown+down+in+front+of+Kalala">Rated 7.86/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11511/Tree+blown+down+in+front+of+Kalala">more</a>... 1.1718,51.0781,0 We got Wii! Clare's in now and I have given her our anniversary present, a Nintendo Wii.So look out for us on the Wii networks.Off to Escondido for dinner.... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11504/We+got+Wii%21"><img alt="We got Wii!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11504/We+got+Wii%21">Rated 7.35/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11504/We+got+Wii%21">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0738,0 The Jackdaw I used to work at The Jackdaw, the people who run it are nasty and the food is even worse. The cleanliness standard in the kitchen are horrendous and way the food is prepared is stored is no better. If food is sent back due to a fault in the kitchen ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11494/"><img alt="The Jackdaw" src="http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0001P1BOI.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11494/">Rated 5.74/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11494/">more</a>... 1.1682,51.1814,0 Sorry about the wonky phone numbers! I've had a problem on the site with some of the phone numbers getting corrupted:Please can you change the tiger inns number as its on alot of your telephone numbers for businesses in folkstone ie.. imperial hotel, burstan hotel, hawkinge community ce... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11450/Sorry+about+the+wonky+phone+numbers%21"><img alt="Sorry about the wonky phone numbers!" src="http://www.tigerinn.co.uk/chalkboard%20copy.gif" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11450/Sorry+about+the+wonky+phone+numbers%21">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11450/Sorry+about+the+wonky+phone+numbers%21">more</a>... 1.0299,51.1325,0 Simple Simon's: GONE! Simple Simon's has reopened as "The Parrot". Still very similar, less independent beers on the bar and more Youngs, as that's who owns it now. Had a brace of pints there yesterday afternoon and it was very nice. They now sell bottles of beer at the b... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">Rated 6.28/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">more</a>... 1.0827,51.2823,0 Cancelled Gig/Bad vibes I am a PROFESSIONAL solo singer guitarist and was booked MONTHS back to play at the Neptune Inn on 31st July 08. I phoned today to confirm and the guy there was stroppy and rude, saying I would not go down there as they never have solos. I offered a ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11400/Cancelled+Gig%2FBad+vibes">more</a>... 1.0228,51.0414,0 First review of Zoo Thousand and Eight in Here at www.safeconcerts.com, sounds a bit chaotic, more rumours of cancellations than actual cancellations possibly though.More here, seems Lethal Bizzle was promoted to replace Dizzee Rascal, not a bad call I wouldn't have said, though one was a Me... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11390/First+review+of+Zoo+Thousand+and+Eight+in">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11390/First+review+of+Zoo+Thousand+and+Eight+in">more</a>... 1.0013,51.0775,0 The Star Inn Music festival the Star Inn St Mary in the Marsh<br /><br /><a href="http://www.musiconthemarsh.com/contact.html">www.musiconthemarsh.com/contact.html</a><br /><br />all welcome<br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11389/The+Star+Inn">more</a>... 0.9428,51.0135,0 Portchester weekender Spent a smashing weekend in Portchester as it was Mum's birthday yesterday. Headed over Friday afternoon on the train, meeting up with Andy on the way in The Golden Lion. Not a great pub but a good evening anyway and some nice pints of HSB and a chat... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender"><img alt="Portchester weekender" src="http://static.flickr.com/47/129574428_cbc63362c1_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender">Rated 5.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender">more</a>... -1.1152,50.8379,0 Top ten best restaurants in the area The votes are in, these are the top ten best restaurants in the area as voted by you (so, the ten restaurants with the most loyal net savvy customers and regulars who visit this site then), a few surprises in there:Botolphs Bridge Inn (9.10/10)Bella ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11335/Top+ten+best+restaurants+in+the+area">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11335/Top+ten+best+restaurants+in+the+area">more</a>... 1.0357,51.0848,0 I don't even know anyone in London any more I could go to this with How Does It Feel's gig guide has it that David Devant and his Spirit Wife are playing Inn On The Green in West London on Thursday night. I even have Friday off! If it was actual central London I might be able to do it and get the vomit comet home. I'... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11334/I+don%27t+even+know+anyone+in+London+any+more+I+could+go+to+this+with"><img alt="I don't even know anyone in London any more I could go to this with" src="http://www.iotg.co.uk/page-images/MCIQNNUMJX96200665152_iotg%20green.web.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11334/I+don%27t+even+know+anyone+in+London+any+more+I+could+go+to+this+with">more</a>... -0.2096,51.5179,0 Psst, wanna buy a Tracey Emin? A GREAT day around Folkestone today, it was the start of the Triennial and there was tonnes to see. Number one activity was hunting down the Tracey Emin's before they got stolen. She'd cast several bronze sculptures of abandoned baby clothes that she... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">Rated 5.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 LONE STAR COMEDY CLUB – FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2008 AT 7.30 Following a triumphant show on 31st May The Lone Star Comedy Club returns to the Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe Garrsion in Cheriton. The line up for the new show will be EARL OKIN, JAMES SHERWOOD, compere MATT PRICE and a newcomer.Earl ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11312/LONE+STAR+COMEDY+CLUB+%96+FRIDAY++27TH+JUNE+2008+AT+7.30">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11312/LONE+STAR+COMEDY+CLUB+%96+FRIDAY++27TH+JUNE+2008+AT+7.30">more</a>... 1.1390,51.0795,0 Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08 Hevy is extremely excited to be presenting their biggest event so far this August, featuring two of their favourite upcoming bands supporting Turin Brakes at the Leas Cliff Hall.Leas Cliff Hall, FolkestoneFriday 8th August 2008 (08/08/08)Doors 7:00pm... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08"><img alt="Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08">Rated 4.69/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Vegan lasagne Who'd have thought you could make vegan lasagne? Went for a dinner party last night, very sophisticated, round at Dom and Jen's. Dom and Dean made lasagne for the main course for everybody, with a vegan friendly roast vegetable lasagne for me, and it... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11275/Vegan+lasagne">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11275/Vegan+lasagne">more</a>... 1.0778,51.2784,0 RE: Sadly disappointed with La Tavernetta To the couple who had a bad 15th anniversary dinner - we would like to offer you both a free meal at The Hermitage, at your convenience. You can see our menu on:www.thehermitagerestaurant.comJust phone us on 251 251 to arrange a day and time.fchb... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11268/RE%3A+Sadly+disappointed+with+La+Tavernetta"><img alt="RE: Sadly disappointed with La Tavernetta" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2496134859_780229c35f_d.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11268/RE%3A+Sadly+disappointed+with+La+Tavernetta">Rated 5.63/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11268/RE%3A+Sadly+disappointed+with+La+Tavernetta">more</a>... 1.1762,51.0783,0