Author: footloose

Bistro Celeiro

Chez Cathy et Remy

Emily Moon

Hunters Country House –

Another excellent meal at The Angel in Midhust

Although I have to admit that it was their three course, fifteen pounds ninety five lunch time special, that first persuaded me to take another look this old English Coaching Inn. Since when, I have been back a couple of times.

That and the crumble, on their apple crumble.

The menu has since changed. As has the Chef if I am not mistaken.

But the food is always good with options such as Argentinean steaks, Seafood Casserole, a selection of locally caught fresh seafood cooked in a rich Tomato & Herb jus flavoured with Fennel & Celery. Or Bentley Bangers.  Homemade Sausages served on a bed of bubble & squeak mash. To follow tradition with English Trifle, Walnut and Honey Tart, Bentley Brulee or a  platter of local cheese and pickles.

Pizza at Vince’s  Mum’s shop was essentially a Margeritta pizza with slices of tomato adding a bit of colour to the finest pizzas ever.

Later I was introduced to anchovies, capers and olives but it is those simple homecooked crusty pizza slices which first got me started.

THE CXPRESS Garden Route Culinary Awards took place at beautiful Kurland Estate in The Crags on Monday afternoon, with the who’s who of the ‘hood’s food aficionados in attendance to either receive or hand over prizes.
At the steer of proceedings were Francois Ferreira, head honcho of the South African Chaîne de Rôtisseurs, and Anne Hadley, local foodie supreme and better half of the late Ian Hadley, who started the awards shortly after the turn of the century to acknowledge local service and cooking excellence.
Kurland chef Leon Coetzee and his crew laid on canapés* to die for after the official handover of Top 20 and Legends (those eateries consistently making the Top 20 for three years-plus) certificates, Best Of Plaques and the ultimate prizes of Best Server, Best Wine Steward, Best Young Chef, Best Chef and Special Achiever of 2014 trophies.
Representatives of Plett’s budding wine route ensured that no parched throat went unnoticed and the Kurland team attended to guests’ every other need, showing why they were worthy recipients of this year’s Best Service award.
Our thanks, on behalf of CXPRESS as media partner of the awards for the past 12 years, go to Hartman’s & Sons for supporting this year’s awards, and to Sharyn of ShowMe Plett for making everyone grin into her lens.
News of the awards’ new guise will follow early in the New Year, but suffice to say that reader participation and voting will be phased in, along with social media interaction – watch this space!

LEGENDS

Serendipity, The Girls, Pembreys, Travel Bugs, La Locanda, Ile de Pain, Transkaroo, The Bell, Roadside Deli, Kafe Serefe

TOP 20

Flava, Pomodoro, La Rosa Blu, East Head Café, Enrico’s, Lemon Grass, 34 Degrees South, Caloroso, Salina’s, Café Gannet, The Rose, Bramon, Lauren’s Deli Eatery, The Fat Fish, The Olive Tree, The Old Town House, The Grand Café & Rooms, Route 57, The Table, Zinzi

BEST OF PLAQUES

Best Family Restaurant: Zucchini (Timberlake Village between Wilderness & Sedgefield)
Best Coffee Emporium: Baruch’s (Mossel Bay)
Best Hotel Restaurant: La Cantina, Fancourt (George)
Best Service: Kurland (Plettenberg Bay – The Crags)
Best Resort Dining: The Orchid Room (Simola – Knysna)
Best Deli Style Dining: Clare’s Cakes & Deli (Plettenberg Bay)
Best Café Style Dining: The Bayleaf Café (George)
Best Casual Style Dining: The Veg Table (Knysna – Rheenendal)
Best New Kids on the Block: The Bench & Calandra (shared – both in George)

Server of the Year: Blessing Nkosa (Caloroso)

Wine Steward of the Year: Kervin Lichtenberg (Zinzi)

Young Chef of the Year: Michael Ashley (The Girls)

Chef of the Year: Delia Clarke (Simola)

Achiever of the Year: Lizelle Stolze (Serendipity)

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I am not sure what this is. It is apparently Chaem. But more than that I do not know.

That is other than the fact that it is crisp, has a slightly sweet taste and is delicious when eaten fresh with Nam phrik kapi

Fresh Cape Salmon at Salinas ….gorgeous

[Edit] 10/02/24  Now Saro’s. Even better. Only pad krapow moo krob I have found since arriving in the UK.

I haven’t had much luck with Thai restaurants in the UK. They lack the vibrancy one gets when eating on the streets in Thailand.

But Noodels in Portsmouth is different. Starting with condiment sets for sweet, sour, chilli flakes and crushed peanuts.

As well as help yourself to water.

The menu is nice and simple offering typical Thai street food and Chinese noodles. The prices are reasonable and portions generous.

The beef noodles are particularly good even if as I believe, they are stewed in a wine base. I also enjoyed the crispy pork which is served with rice.

The Park Tavern is a Fullers Pub and one of the best places to lunch in Chichester.

Relax at an outside table overlooking Priory Park and enjoy a cold beer before ordering from a menu offering one a choice of superbly cooked meals

Sundays come with a special menu and a roast which is not to be missed

Sole and chips. As fresh as you could wish.