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The Curious Case of the Beano Cafes

How a network of Turkish-owned cafes became a Kent institution, by Rosella Dello Ioio

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Jan 05, 2026
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Good morning and welcome back to Vittles! We have an unusual story for you as our first newsletter of the year - a very fun investigation by Rosella Dello Ioio into the proliferation of cafes with the word ‘Beano’ in their name across Kent.

Our second magazine, Bad Food, is available on our website and at our stockists, along with prints from our favour…

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