The Killer Prawns have re-opened and I assume just for the season. I also understand that Casa de Galhina has changed hands…………..

Arrive for the best 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n Roll roadhouse meal you will ever have. Served in your car, true to style by your very own waitron on roller skates.

Waitrons on Skates

Tickets at the Playhouse Booking Office in Woodmill Lane next to the H2O shop.

For more info contact Dave Hendry   dave@botany.co.za

3825851 or 0825660252

The Heath will be hosting the Brazilian band Napalma on Wednesday 29th October at 19h30. There is a R30 cover chargeand you can find them between Plett and Knysna on the N2  044-5327928

Julie Tugwell and Sue Watson will be holding an exhibition of their work from 16th to the 24th December at  53 Kingfisher Street Sedgefield Phone/ fax 0443432363

The season is nearly upon us and we have “Darling of the Cape” opening on the Upper Deck at the Waterfront, next to Panarotti’s. I have also just seen an advert for Dairy Crest’s ice cream cafe in Auctionmart road……………

The no name Cafe and Takeaway in Main just after what used to be the Protea Hotel, has closed, the owners have relocated to Cape Town and I know of at least one person who swears that their bacon and egg sandwiches were the best you could get. St Elmo’s have opened their doors on the other side of town offerng yet another option for Pizza.

Eating out is firstly about service. Nothing any restaurant has ever come up with beats home cooking, so when I sit down at a restaurant I believe I have every reason to expect a high standard of service. Either that or service that is so atrocious it gets talked about and becomes a selling point and something that sets the establishment apart from all the rest.

That’s the second thing I look for, originality. There are very few restaurants or coffee shops in Knysna where I cant sit down and order without even looking at the menu. They are all the same and they are mostly deadly dull.

Finally there is the question of the taste. What can you say about a kitchen which throws marmalade into their humus; other than try it. My first choice (in Knysna) has to be the Cafe Francois bistro at the Scarab Market just outside Sedgefield. That said with apologies to Cruise Cafe which I do enjoy and Zest which I haven’t got to yet. I cant see them maintaining their poise and good humour when faced with a boisterous six year old who is always accompanied by his younger brother.

When I stop to think of newspapers and coffee shops, it has to come down to Gabriella’s where I am quite happy to pay an extra six rand for the cheese, jam and marmalade that comes with ones croissant and along with everything else. She also does the best french toast I have yet managed to find. And this without a mention of the bacon that’s missing. The plate is large, its simple, looks good and tastes better.

For a takeaway there is grilled calamari from the Seafood Safari. It reminds me of the Fishmonger when it first started up, oddly enough,  in Joburg. I enjoy the buzz one finds in what is an interesting “foodie” shop.

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Nauticus Restaurant is a privately owned, family business that prides itself on serving excellent food and drink. The beautiful and unique surroundings of Brenton On Sea guarantees a great time.

The menu style is pure South African with many of the dishes brought together from fresh, local ingredients. The menu includes gourmet seafood dishes, great salads, steak, burgers, pastas and the best pizza in town. Breakfast is served from nine and dinner is served until eleven.

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25^th   Thursday     September 2008         19hoo

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Spotted a new sign for Mark’s Restaurant at le Bistro on George Rex and it appears that Mark Nofal has left Canyan’s and opened up on his own. Bon Apetit built up a good reputation here years ago but its never really worked since and I don’t know why. Its a great place for a cosy fire in winter as well as being a magic setting for those hot summer days. One just hopes that this time its going to be different.  I have also discovered that you can in fact get a newspaper on Thesen’s. But you have to find Ingledews (turn left at the circle and its behind Lush ). Its a small convenience store that serves a hot cup of Illy coffee as well.

On the down side there is a lot of unhappiness down at Paquita’s and the new owners, Cornuti’s seem to be getting off on the wrong foot before even opening. I saw an advert in Action Ads stating that contrary to the rumours doing the rounds, the previous owners have settled all their creditors. One then hears the rumours and you are left wondering what the real story is?

The White House has opened its doors and it was busy when I stopped for coffee. They have a light, simple menu and although the cakes were on other side of the room, they looked good.  The waitress who served me was trying to get through her first day at work and the inevitable hic-coughs that come with a busy opening. That earned me a complimentary plunger and greek biscuit to go with the coffee. On top of this however, the potato and leek soup I tried was also far too salty. And that, even for my jaded and shell shocked taste buds. One hopes that the kitchen will settle down with time, as it is still a very pleasant venue.