Graze Restaurant

It's Hove, actually, but worth seeking out wherever you are in the city, for this is an ambitious restaurant that aims to impress with its bright, modish cooking. Just around the corner from the splendid Georgian Brunswick Square, and just a few minutes stroll up from the seafront, the décor takes inspiration from the city's Regency heritage (think shades of rich reds and gold, lots of mirrors, artful objets and evocative lighting, plus well-spaced, well-dressed tables). The kitchen takes a contemporary approach in content and presentation of dishes, so expect foams, swipes of purées and gels, and some enticing combinations. A starter terrine of corn-fed chicken, for example, with leeks, tarragon and creamed livers is pointed up by its accompanying pickled shallots, or there might be seared hand-dived scallops with broccoli, bacon and almonds. Main-course halibut is topped with truffle and served with cauliflower cheese and hand-rolled macaroni, and for dessert, blood orange and vanilla pannacotta comes with a pistachio biscotti.