I picked up an article in the Herald and whilst the speaker was pointing a finger at the hospitality industry in the E. Cape what he had to say applies just as much to our local restaurants and service providers in general

“A TOP businessman dished up an overflowing plate of criticism to Nelson Mandela Bay restaurants and their management yesterday, saying they were letting the city down by creating a poor impression with visitors.

World traveller Phil Gutsche, non-executive chairman of Coca-Cola Sabco, was speaking at an empowerment business summit at the university campus on the positioning of the Eastern Cape for international investors.

“As for the food, it is okay – but just okay.”Gutsche said it appeared that the owners and staff of restaurants “just don’t care a heck” and action must be taken to improve the situation.

“This is necessary because these restaurants are the frontline of our image and they are not making a good impression at all.”

Knysna is well known for high prices, bad service and mediocre food. However on the up side at least its consistent and allows one the rare pleasure of being pleasantly surprised from time to time.