点评:I've been a returning patron of Irene Dairy Farm for a number of years. Upon my recent return for an annual vacation in South Africa, I set about introducing my Frenchman to the diversity of Gauteng as commerce integrates with nature. Naturally, breakfast at Irene Farm was fairly high on my list of aite visits.
We arrived early to find that this working farm was already abuzz with activity at a pace suited to the tranquil surroundings. I was impressed (though not surprised) to find that not only have the facilities been well maintained, but in fact improved and expanded in recent years. The gardens, walkways and benches present in immaculate splendour, and we spent a fair amount of time appreciating the farm and its amenities before settling down for breakfast at the restaurant.
In all things, I endeavour to be and one has to acknowledge that no entrance or parking fees are charged; a courtesy I believe is being offset by the restaurant menu and deli retail prices which are less than modest in my experience. While the food was palatable and well presented, service was slow yet friendly. As a former career chef in the international luxury landscape, it might be reasonable to consider that my expectations might be above average, yet I consider it standard for a Red Cappuccino to be served accompanied by flavour specific profiles (in this instance honey and cinnamon) and in fact all sit-down warm beverages to be presented with a spoon instead of a wooden stirrer. These small details might have been overlooked had the latter been provided promptly after being requested, instead of having to ask for it more than once.
Overall, I'd still return to Irene Farm and highly recommend families with young children to take advantage of the ample provision for free play and interactive experience amid sophisticated farm surroundings.
翻译:多年来,我一直是艾琳奶牛场的老顾客。最近我回到南非度年假,开始向我的法国朋友介绍豪登省的多样性,因为商业与自然融为一体。自然而然,艾琳农场的早餐在我的必去景点名单中名列前茅。
我们早早到达,发现这个农场已经人头攒动,节奏与宁静的环境相得益彰。令我印象深刻(但并不惊讶)的是,这里的设施不仅维护得很好,而且近年来还得到了改善和扩建。花园、人行道和长椅呈现出完美的壮丽景色,我们花了相当多的时间欣赏农场及其设施,然后才在餐厅吃早餐。
在所有事情上,我都尽力做到,而且必须承认,这里不收取入场费或停车费;我认为,餐厅菜单和熟食零售价格抵消了这种礼貌,在我看来,这些价格并不便宜。虽然食物美味可口,摆盘精美,但服务缓慢而友好。作为国际奢侈品行业的前职业厨师,我认为我的期望可能高于平均水平,但我认为红卡布奇诺的标准是搭配特定风味(在这种情况下是蜂蜜和肉桂),事实上,所有坐下来喝的热饮都用勺子而不是木制搅拌器。如果后者在被要求后能及时提供,而不是不得不多次要求,这些小细节可能会被忽略。
总的来说,我仍然会回到艾琳农场,并强烈建议有小孩的家庭充分利用农场精致环境中充足的自由玩耍和互动体验。