Spotted a new sign for Mark’s Restaurant at le Bistro on George Rex and it appears that Mark Nofal has left Canyan’s and opened up on his own. Bon Apetit built up a good reputation here years ago but its never really worked since and I don’t know why. Its a great place for a cosy fire in winter as well as being a magic setting for those hot summer days. One just hopes that this time its going to be different. I have also discovered that you can in fact get a newspaper on Thesen’s. But you have to find Ingledews (turn left at the circle and its behind Lush ). Its a small convenience store that serves a hot cup of Illy coffee as well.
On the down side there is a lot of unhappiness down at Paquita’s and the new owners, Cornuti’s seem to be getting off on the wrong foot before even opening. I saw an advert in Action Ads stating that contrary to the rumours doing the rounds, the previous owners have settled all their creditors. One then hears the rumours and you are left wondering what the real story is?
Interesting about the new Paquita’s owners. I heard from the owner of South care that the +-R80k outstanding to them wasn’t paid even after numerous calls, meetings and promises. Subsequently he has gone under! Also from East Heads Cafe staff that all the Paquita’s staff have been laid off including Neels. Who knows??