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Linda Kianfar, owner of Foodhaven and Sandra Harrison, Manager, Lewes Bake Out
Top awards for Bake Out Sussex bakery rises to the challenge Sussex-based bakery Bake Out has been awarded the highest accolade in the bakery industry, by taking first place for their Great British white loaf and white Sussex sourdough at the World Bread Awards. They also scooped silver for their seeded Sussex sourdough and baguette tradition. Linda Kianfar, owner of Foodhaven Bakery, said: “We are overwhelmed and delighted to be recognised as one of the best bakeries in the world! Our Frenchderived artisan loaves are a real hit with our customers, and now they have a gold medal, too. Our traditional Sussex farmhouse has also received such incredible recognition, which is credit to our innovative and hardworking teams.” Bake Out is owned by Foodhaven Ltd, who have won a string of awards in recent years. This includes Britain’s Best Loaf for their white seeded sourdough and Britain’s Best Sourdough in the British Baker Awards earlier this year. The independent bakery exclusively produces artisan bread and pastries for its six bespoke cafés throughout the Sussex region. 20
Classic food comes to Folkestone MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace officially opens Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill After a successful few months of serving some of the best steaks in the south east, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill at the Clifton Hotel in Folkestone recently hosted its official grand launch party. Kent resident, MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace, was the guest of honour on the evening and said: “Steakhouses have a fine tradition in this country and I’m pleased one has come to Folkestone and is in such capable hands. I live in Kent and am always really pleased when a great eatery opens up. It is fabulous to see life flowing back into the Kentish coast – something really special is happening here.” The Steakhouse Bar & Grill menu is exclusively curated by Marco himself and represents his ethos of classic dishes, simply cooked using the best locally-sourced ingredients. The restaurant, boasting 82 covers, is a welcome addition to Folkestone, which has seen a resurgence in recent times thanks in part to the popularity of its Creative Quarter. The Steakhouse Bar & Grill is set to become a must-visit for local food lovers and Clifton Hotel guests. K U D O S J A N U A R Y/ F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9