Hello to everyone – hoping all of you had a good break and are looking forward to 2023 with gusto!
Now back in ‘the Hoed’, it’s back to work on getting to know and sample the numerous dining offerings around town. We have gone to, and experienced Sleepers and Anne’s Cotton Club, so let’s see what the new year has in store for us.
This month it is the chance of The Thirsty Giraffe – slightly out of town but not a problem to get to … just drive slowly when you get onto the sand road!
Nicely out in the bush, a simple structure that serves its purpose perfectly. I might do without the donkey, but one can go upstairs which has a good view.
We ordered a selection of cheeseburgers, fish and chips, prawns, potato skins, rump steak and salads, with drinks.
The service was initially very good – drinks were well explained, and the order taken, and once served (correctly!) the food order was taken. The waitrons’ knowledge was good, and she was very accommodating.
We are all aware of the load shedding crisis, so we were suitably impressed when we were advised that we had to get our order in so that it could be completed before the darkness fell upon us. Good.
Unfortunately, it was obvious that there was a staff shortage, and some drinks (in the second round) were not forthcoming.
The food presentation was fair, and at least the order was correct. The queen prawns were deliciously cooked, firm, and scrumptious – the lemon, butter and garlic sauce was a good additional condiment. The peri-peri sauce was also very good. This is without doubt a ‘come back for’.
The other fish and chips order – I guess it was hake – was also very good, firm, and flaky. I felt that there should have been a sauce with it of some kind.
The potato skins were delicious – a little too much cheese for me, but great, nonetheless.
To the burgers – a good size and well presented. Sadly, a little undercooked even though there was a request for ‘well done’ patties. Did the loadshedding have an influence?
Salads, nice and fresh, tasty, and good value. Great to see the dressing being given separately – nothing worse than having a salad dressed for you! Well done on that score.
The rump steak was to die for – perfectly cooked, again tasty, and well presented, vegetables were nice and crunchy. All in all, a great serving.
There is no doubt that an extra hand on the service floor would have helped. A venue well recommended for a great casual bushy vibe. It really is fun with a good ‘bush’ ambience.
Now onto the next venue.
AE
