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The Trellis

It is a blisteringly cold day. A little bus adventure brings us to Rottingdean. Rottingdean is a quaint little English village near Brighton. “What do you want to do?”, she asks. “I want to go to a tea house with doilies on the table”, I say.

Off we go, and it is not long before we find the Trellis. The restaurant is completely chock a block with chintzy tea pots and more knick knacks than a car boot sale. You can’t look anywhere without spotting a brass cannon, or a ceramic greyhound. Behind and on the counter, precarious stacks of mismatched saucers, tea cups and tea pots.

We choose cake, and a cream tea with scones, made by the owners daughter. It is perfectly divine, along with the steaming pots of tea.

@TheTrellisRestaurant

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Selfie at Di Paolo

Di Paolo Restaurant has a long, long family history. 5 Marina, Bexhill has had ice cream made on site since 1946, but the family story goes all the way back to Italy (via Hastings!) in the 1890s.

The ice cream is legendary and has won many awards. There is always a huge queue on summer days outside for cones.

Today is quieter. It’s an overcast Saturday. The strong wind off the sea is flying small dogs like kites. After enjoying a splendid bowl of Spaghetti Arrabbiata, I notice my reflection in the coffee machine (propped on the original counter installed in 1952). In good spirits, I did this quick sketch. The wine, knickerbocker, and martini glasses all so clean and arranged so neatly. The coffee machine, as you can see, is gleaming and the stainless steel back is a perfect mirror.

While I’m drawing, the proprietor, Giovanni lights up sparklers in a Knickerbocker Glory and bellows out Happy Birthday to you as he marches into the other room.

This is not a review, but this place is a must-visit if you are in Bexhill. It’s got a lovely 1950s feel and the ice cream is very, very good.

http://www.dipaolocaferestaurant.co.uk

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