A new coastal restaurant has been described as having “one of the most intriguing and punchy menus you’ll come across on the entire south coast”, according to a famous critic. The Guardian’s Grace Dent – who last year appeared, albeit briefly, in the jungle for I’m A Celebrity – waxed lyrical about The Blue Pelican in Deal in her latest review. And she was so taken by the toilet at the eatery – which only opened last month – she described it as “very possibly the prettiest place to spend a penny in 2024”. The restaurant, on Beach Street, offers Japanese-inspired food and is run by the husband …
