From the Dover Mercury 17 May 2007.
Above:- Ian and Linda Dunkerley celebrate 20 years of success.
Twenty years of success.
CHAMPAGNE corks will be popping at Dunkerley's hotel and restaurant next
month to mark a milestone in the history of the successful Deal
business.
It is 20 years since husband and wife Ian and Linda bought a tiny Beach
Street cafe with visions of creating a thriving restaurant on the town's
seafront.
The dream became a reality and the partnership worked hard to make
Dunkerley's popular across Kent and beyond.
Mr Dunkerley said: "The business has evolved into an award-winning
restaurant and hotel.
"It is good to see that in our 20th year we are still introducing
exciting new ideas."
One will be a chance to enjoy the summer sun outside, as there will be
seating in the new-look area at the top of Broad Street.
The finishing touches are being put to a new bar snack menu, which will
include
sandwiches, soup and salads, as well as a range of food for those
looking for a bigger lunch.
There will be an afternoon tea menu and, for early risers, a breakfast
menu with options from croissants to a full English breakfast.
Sunshine
Mr Dunkerley added: "What could be a better start to the day
than soaking up the morning sunshine with breakfast?"
The lounge is also returning to its bar/bistro look, with a new quiet
sitting space being created in reception.
Mrs Dunkerley says the changes and improvements at the hotel and
restaurant over the past 20 years have been hard work, but well worth
the effort.
She added: "But we couldn't have been so successful without our
long-standing members of staff, particularly our manager, Michaela
Hubble."
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