The beginning of June saw the opening of Shwen Shwen in Sevenoaks - the sophisticated debut restaurant from award-winning author and chef, Maria Bradford. Bringing the bold and vibrant flavours of Sierra Leone to this historic corner of Kent, Shwen Shwen sets out to redefine fine dining with Maria’s distinctive take on Afro-fusion cuisine, whilst celebrating the culture and heritage of West Africa. We chatted to Maria about what guests can expect from a dining experience at

Sampling their eight-course tasting menu, Kirsty and I visited Tunbridge Wells' hottest new fine dining spot, The Counter. Find out if this modern culinary experience lived up to the hype...