The menu from Folkestone GeraldPauly Sandbanks Restaurant, The Pavilion, Wear Bay Road - Sat 23rd Aug I haven't written one of these reviews for a while and, to be honest, I wondered whether I ever would again. There are only so many times you can be bothered to write something about crap food served by people who don't give a damn about good food o... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11540/Sandbanks+Restaurant%2C+The+Pavilion%2C+Wear+Bay+Road+-+Sat+23rd+Aug">Rated 7.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11540/Sandbanks+Restaurant%2C+The+Pavilion%2C+Wear+Bay+Road+-+Sat+23rd+Aug">more</a>... 1.1957,51.0837,0 Vegan skills at The Hermitage! New vegan option on the menu at The Hermitage, I will be down to check it out asap:Lunch 3-course menu £14.95 22nd June 2008 - From 12pm until 3pm Starters: Avocado Provençale (vegan) Or Garlic Prawns Or Duck liver paté de maisonMain C... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11329/Vegan+skills+at+The+Hermitage%21"><img alt="Vegan skills at The Hermitage!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2496134859_780229c35f_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11329/Vegan+skills+at+The+Hermitage%21">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11329/Vegan+skills+at+The+Hermitage%21">more</a>... 1.1762,51.0783,0 Sotirio's Restaurant, Hythe Woodo reports:Since my wife and I discovered Sotirios back in 1999 we have been regular patrons of the restaurant, visiting at least three times a year and so far haven't had a duff meal.The menu is quite extensive, providing an excellent choice for ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11300/Sotirio%27s+Restaurant%2C+Hythe">more</a>... 1.0830,51.0705,0 Check out Canterbury Whole Foods while you still can The cafe above Canterbury Whole Foods is going to be under new management in a couple of weeks, so if you want to try the existing vegetarian + vegan cafe as it is now, you'd better hurry.We visited on Saturday for the first time in an age; on our la... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11274/Check+out+Canterbury+Whole+Foods+while+you+still+can">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11274/Check+out+Canterbury+Whole+Foods+while+you+still+can">more</a>... 1.0778,51.2784,0 Wedding video and new jeans Had a slightly rum Saturday night out but then a lovely Sunday afternoon to follow. Felt a bit queasy on Saturday so although we went out to Folkestone in the day, and had lunch at The Whole World Cafe (felty queasy before we went there, certainly no... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11252/Wedding+video+and+new+jeans">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11252/Wedding+video+and+new+jeans">more</a>... 1.0843,51.0714,0 Mothers day update from The George in Rye Mothers Day is nearly here. If you haven't sorted anything out yet, fear not: we're hosting a Mothering Sunday Lunch at The George in Rye.Your mum will feel like royalty and you can all enjoy a lovely menu from our head chef Rod, full of the promises... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10999/Mothers+day+update+from+The+George+in+Rye">more</a>... 0.7337,50.9508,0 Botolph's Bridge Inn. A mile or two back from the coast at Dymchurch in West Hythe, this is a great little find.Ideal for cyclists touring the Marsh, (cycle rack are provided next to a lovely little beer garden overlooking fields full of sheep.) or for those seeking somet... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10818/Botolph%27s+Bridge+Inn.">Rated 8.36/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10818/Botolph%27s+Bridge+Inn.">more</a>... 1.0357,51.0848,0 If a picture paints a thousand words... Does this video clip of us in Belgium this weekend make anything I have to say on the subject completely redundant?See, Mum, Dad, Clare and me on a humungous big wheel, part of the Plaisers d'Hiver festival type affair that was going in Brussels this... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10775/If+a+picture+paints+a+thousand+words...">more</a>... 1.1645,51.0800,0 Fullsome weekender Fairly action packed weekend for me really, surprise meal for Clare's folks for their ruby wedding on Friday, we went to The Jackdaw. I had exotic mushroom paella, it was a bit dull really but a nice night out anyway. Most other people loved their fo... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10558/Fullsome+weekender"><img alt="Fullsome weekender" src="http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0001P1BOI.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10558/Fullsome+weekender">Rated 4.93/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10558/Fullsome+weekender">more</a>... 1.1682,51.1814,0 It had to happen sooner or later Not a great meal from Escondido! Slight repost from the blog, just so it goes on the all new (slightly worse than before) page about Escondido, part of my guide to Sandgate bars and restaurants:Actually it wasn't 100%, Escondido had a bit of an off d... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10431/It+had+to+happen+sooner+or+later"><img alt="It had to happen sooner or later" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10431/It+had+to+happen+sooner+or+later">Rated 8.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10431/It+had+to+happen+sooner+or+later">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0738,0 Whole World Cafe: GOOD Saturday we headed to The Whole World Cafe, and what do you know it was actually open this time? We were a bit previous on our other two visits. It's a nice place, not sure they're quite up to speed yet, but salads and coffee and juice were good, and... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10137/Whole+World+Cafe%3A+GOOD"><img alt="Whole World Cafe: GOOD" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2580400301_d2b526002b_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10137/Whole+World+Cafe%3A+GOOD">Rated 4.29/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10137/Whole+World+Cafe%3A+GOOD">more</a>... 1.1829,51.0803,0 Sample Sandgate Hotel menu As advertisted in The Herald today:Garden pea summer truffle veloutePrawn and ginger spring roll, soya dipSirloin of beef baguette, salad and friesMoules et fritesPlate of oysters, shallots vinegar reductionPlate of charcuterie and cheeseHomemade fis... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/8966/Sample+Sandgate+Hotel+menu">Rated 5.14/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/8966/Sample+Sandgate+Hotel+menu">more</a>... 1.1342,51.0724,0 Tim's Vinos and Tapas St. Valentine's dinner menu available at Tim's Vino & Tapas, 3a West Terrace, Folkestone, tel 01303 249900. <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas"><img alt="Tim's Vinos and Tapas" src="http://static.flickr.com/25/36610194_67483589d7_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas">more</a>... 1.1790,51.0782,0