It is about three months ago that I popped in at Waterkloof outside Somerset West for a spontaneous lunch on a Sunday, just before the Eat Out Awards Gala Dinner in November.  I have long been impressed with the magnificent plating by Chef Gregory Czarnecki, which he has posted on Facebook regularly, and found a restaurant with perfection as far as the kitchen goes, but sadly lacking on service, feeling like service sabotage of the good work done by the chefs!

I arrived reasonably early,  just after midday, and Minette Notjie the hostess tried to find a table for me.  It took quite some time, and with the intervention of Chef Gregory a table was made available. I was told that Sundays are hectic in the restaurant, so was grateful for the table Continue reading →