Restaurant 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 6.38/10</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 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.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11528/They+are+still+the+number+one+ranked+local+restaurant%21">Rated 8.39/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <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 The George in Rye July newsletter We've been rather quiet on the newsletter front lately, having been nominated for UK Newcomer of the Year in the CATEY Awards, the Oscars of the Restaurant and Hotel world (sadly, the ceremony was not in LA). This award has previously been won by the... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11420/The+George+in+Rye+July+newsletter">more</a>... 0.7337,50.9508,0 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 ... <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> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11335/Top+ten+best+restaurants+in+the+area">more</a>... 1.0357,51.0848,0 Tinto Tapas In the 18 months we have been going to Tintos a (at least once amonth) it has always been good food, service and atmosphere. The sea bass is to die for. The bill is never a shock other than how inexpensive! If you haven't been make sure you go you wi... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11314/">Rated 8.36/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11314/">more</a>... 1.1465,51.0736,0 St Tropez of culture Does this sound familiar? From Saturday's GuardianPierre Cardin, the millionaire Paris fashion designer and businessman who has spent millions restoring the castle, is trying to turn the village into a "St Tropez of culture". After establishing his o... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11309/St+Tropez+of+culture">more</a>... 1.1646,51.0799,0 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 A lovely offer from The Hermitage A contributor to the forum posted about a disappointing anniversary meal they'd had at a local restaurant in January. And The Hermitage have chipped in, this story obviously tugged their heart strings like it did mine, but they've actually put their ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11270/A+lovely+offer+from+The+Hermitage"><img alt="A lovely offer from The Hermitage" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2496134859_780229c35f_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11270/A+lovely+offer+from+The+Hermitage">Rated 5.63/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11270/A+lovely+offer+from+The+Hermitage">more</a>... 1.1762,51.0783,0 A proper slating for cafe belge! <a href="http://www.qype.co.uk/review/162360">These people sound like they had a bad time too</a>. It doesn't sound the sort of place to go to as a vegan / vegetarian anyway. Ah, I see, the same review being spammed around everywhere! <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11083/A+proper+slating+for+cafe+belge%21"><img alt="A proper slating for cafe belge!" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2365306909_283547dc12_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11083/A+proper+slating+for+cafe+belge%21">Rated 1.83/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11083/A+proper+slating+for+cafe+belge%21">more</a>... 1.0745,51.2818,0 Caffe Uno - bit poor I previously promised to write up a recent visit to Caffe Uno:... the lunch not so. We did Caffe Uno, only because we'd like to have an informed opinion on everywhere, I really wasn't expecting much from it and it didn't disappoint.It was Mother's Da... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11055/Caffe+Uno+-+bit+poor">Rated 6.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11055/Caffe+Uno+-+bit+poor">more</a>... 1.0776,51.2802,0 RE: Sadly disappointed with La Tavernetta I agree we went there Friday 25th January 2008 the wine wine was good and that was the best part of the meal.Old fashioned and over priced springs to mind with over rated food,my wife was nearly in tears as it was are 15th wedding aniversary and a t... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10904/RE%3A+Sadly+disappointed+with+La+Tavernetta">Rated 3.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10904/RE%3A+Sadly+disappointed+with+La+Tavernetta">more</a>... 1.1720,51.0766,0 A whole load of hits suddenly for Sandgate Hotel / Gordon Ramsay searches... My most recent twenty searches here: 1. sandgate hotel gordon ramsay 2. waterstones at bluewater 3. sandgate hotel kent ransay 4. sandgate hotel new management ramsay 5. sandgate hotel 6. sandgate hotel and ramsay 7. the sandgate hotel ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10826/A+whole+load+of+hits+suddenly+for+Sandgate+Hotel+%2F+Gordon+Ramsay+searches...">Rated 6.3/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10826/A+whole+load+of+hits+suddenly+for+Sandgate+Hotel+%2F+Gordon+Ramsay+searches...">more</a>... 1.1342,51.0724,0 Giant Dave Grohl Has anyone been over to the Art Exhibition at Hythe Road, just off the A20 near to Secret Garden Restaurant? There have been a lot of requests for big icon paintings and there is a v.cool BIG canvas of Dave Grohl in red and brown plus a BIG Dirty Har... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10778/Giant+Dave+Grohl">more</a>... 1.1645,51.0800,0 That's Portofino they / you are on about Sorry, needs a bit of a tidy up around here, the venue details don't show up on every page:Portofino, 124A Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2BW, Telephone: 01303 255762I've eaten in there a few times and found it very nice.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10749/That%27s+Portofino+they+%2F+you+are+on+about">Rated 2.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10749/That%27s+Portofino+they+%2F+you+are+on+about">more</a>... 1.1753,51.0779,0 Fake GAP voucher Hmm, I smell bullshit, there's a supposedly fake GAP voucher doing the rounds offering a 60% discount at GAP today, I heard about this on www.bbc.co.uk/breakfast - don't worry though, GAP will still be offering a genuine 30% discount to anyone turnin... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10706/Fake+GAP+voucher">Rated 6.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10706/Fake+GAP+voucher">more</a>... 1.0814,51.2787,0