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Neon signs and a dimly lit interior at Bonsai Plant Kitchen
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Nick Harvey

Bonsai Plant Kitchen Celebrates Triple BRAVO Win

Bonsai Plant Kitchen has quickly become one of Brighton’s most talked-about restaurants. Led by owner Dominic Sherriff, the team has built a loyal following with bold, Japanese-inspired plant-based dishes that deliver all the flavour, texture and creativity you’d expect from top-class dining. Their dedication has paid off — Bonsai has been voted Best Vegan Restaurant at the BRAVOs three years in a row, a record matched only by one other Sussex venue. We caught up with Dom to talk about his influences, the stories behind Bonsai’s food, and what it feels like to be Brighton’s triple-crown Plant Champion.

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Nick Harvey September 9, 2025
Why Winning a BRAVO is good for business
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Nick Harvey

Why the BRAVO Awards Are Good for Business

The BRAVOS are a city-wide celebration of the food and drink scene across Brighton, Hove and Sussex – but they’re also a powerful marketing opportunity for independent venues. From increased visibility and footfall to a stronger online presence and a sense of team pride, the benefits go far beyond the trophy. Here’s why getting involved in BRAVO is one of the smartest decisions your hospitality business can make.

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Nick Harvey April 6, 2025
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Ivanka Majic

Goldstone Rum Reaches 6 Awards

Goldstone Rum, a Sussex-based distillery, has won three new awards at the London Spirits Competition 2024. This achievement brings their total awards to six since the family business was launched in December 2022.

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Ivanka Majic May 29, 2024
Gayle and Paul Newman from The Ladies Mile pub in Patcham. Celebrating 20 years
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Ivanka Majic

Meet Gayle Newman

Gayle Newman is the powerhouse behind The Ladies Mile pub in Patcham. With various roles spanning from Licensee and Director to Bar Manager, she’s one of the driving forces behind its success as a community pub. Alongside these professional titles, Gayle also proudly carries the roles of wife and mother. Recently celebrating an incredible milestone, Gayle has been steering The Ladies Mile pub in Patcham for an impressive 20 years.

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Ivanka Majic April 17, 2024
Paul Morgan and co-owner Sam at Fourth and Church in Hove. They are enjoying a glass of wine, with a back drop of wine bottles
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Nick Harvey

Meet Paul Morgan at FOURTH & CHURCH

In an exclusive interview, we catch up with Paul Morgan, Owner of FOURTH & CHURCH, to delve into the secrets behind winning the prestigious BRAVO Best Wine List award in 2023. Paul shares insights into what makes his wine list so popular, highlighting his favourite Sussex wines, inspirations, and what guests can expect when visiting FOURTH & CHURCH for the first time.

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Nick Harvey February 1, 2024
Awards
Ivanka Majic

What’s it like winning a BRAVO Award?

We talk with several BRAVO-winning businesses from last year’s 2023 BRAVO awards, gaining insights into their experiences and discovering what it’s like to achieve such a prestigious accolade. The feedback and quotes from winners provide valuable perspectives on the significance of winning a BRAVO Award and offers a glimpse into the impact it has on the public voted venues.

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Ivanka Majic January 18, 2024
Georgina and John Bowell from Goldstone Rum in Henfield
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Nick Harvey

Georgina and John Bowell

Meet Georgina and John Bowell from Goldstone Rum We sit down with Georgina and John Bowell from Goldstone Rum, a newly established family-run distillery and

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Nick Harvey November 28, 2023
Amber Sterck, winner of best cafe at BRAVO awards
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Nico

Amber Sterck

We meet Amber from Oeuf café in Hove and we find out about Frumpets, her inspirations, and what it felt like winning the Best Cafe in Brighton at the 2023 BRAVO Awards.

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Nico November 21, 2023
Dominic Sherriff, Bonsai Plant Kitchen, Brighton Interview. Dominic receiving the BRAVO trophy
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Nick Harvey

Meet Dominic Sherriff

Introducing Bonsai Plant Kitchen and its talented chef, Dominic Sherriff, both relatively new but making a significant mark in hospitality in Brighton. Notably, they emerged

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Nick Harvey November 21, 2023

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