And so we found ourselves at The Elephant Boy Cafe in Bowral.
Top marks for decor and setting. The British Raj resurrected (some of us felt very much at home!) by ubiquitous elephants, pith helmets, books, regalia and all while a b&w classic movie played in the background. Why don't they dress like that anymore? But wait! we speak too soon. The waitress (owner) floats by decked in high-waisted gaberdine slacks and a light decorous blouse topped with moon-like glasses. Floating but never pausing, she was impossible to catch on film but we shall remember her and the care she gave to us.
Top marks also for the coffee which came in french bowls (perhaps in a nod to 'le petit general') and caused one of our members to declare it 'the best ever!'
Inspired we went to Berrima for art and then Mittigong for tea. One of our members (no prize for guessing who) reminisced over her schoolgirl days while we sipped tea and ate chocolate cake at Sturt gallery before returning home to a slightly more sunny Sydney. The joy of the day had blown the clouds away!
RATINGS:
BRAD: This is an old haunt of mine when I came through to Kangaroo Valley so I am giving it a steady 4 golden eggs. Eggs Benedict were ok but not the best I've had.
ANDREW: 5 golden eggs for the coffee. 4 overall.
SAL: 5 for the ambience and 4 for coffee and same for food. Bit slow on bringing the extra maple syrup. 4 overall.
QUIZ RESULTS: 15!! gain. Sal was on fire and we surprised even ourselves.
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| Tea at Sturt Gallery, Mittgong |
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