The Barefoot Cook Hermanus

She's got diamonds on the soles of her feet.    Fresh, wholesome local food is always pleasing, especially when it's made with good humour, love and passion.  Mari-Claire puts comfort back into food.  When I'm  enjoying a glass of My Best Friend in the company of my best friend life is good.

We're regulars at the Barefoot cook in Hermanus, I can't think of a nicer eatery on a Saturday morning. First of all we browse in the second hand bookshop, what could be nicer? Then we trot through to the Barefoot cook (Chef does indeed walk around barefoot). A good breakfast can be enjoyed here and then the black board menu for lunch is a winner. Small delicious meals are served, my husband loves the winter comfort food which he'll never get at home, liver, kidneys, venison, but do not despair there's something for everyone to enjoy. I've not studied the wine list as I just have the house red, many diners love the fresh orange juice and most local beers are available. Our waitress is lovely, she almost knows one by name and makes all her guests feel at home right away. This eatery comes highly recommended. You'll not be sorry.... promise.

While having breakfast at the WIMPY in Maun, who should we see?  None other than Mari-Claire and her delightful husband Bert, they're Bundu bashes like us, and, as a double whammy are also camping at the Khwai community camp!   They were our neighbours!   One evening we dragged them over for a sundowner, and got to know Bert.

Precious and I have been for supper at their house and what a memorable meal that was.     Just goes to show, regulars do get special treatment.

Sadly our darling Rita decided she needed to make a career move, which we don't begrudge her, but we do miss her.    As a last word, the new waitress better know her stuff to win our hearts.

Tel: 028 3124965

      083 2089522

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