i've been there for a couple of days"city escape" with my boyfriend..it was one the best weekend gateaways so far! the bend cafe team is amazing: to start with the food we had home made pasta wich was absolutely delicious and lamb, so tender and tasty that my boyfriend is already talking about going back there next weekend! the young fellas that are managing the place are just the cherry on top,so welcoming and friendly it gives you a familiar feeling wich i find just lovely!

Approximate cost: $20

When you go to the Bend Cafe, it's like being welcomed into Paul's home. He's a top chef who moved to the country to get away from the big city life. You can tell why - he just loves to talk to his customers, tell jokes and enjoy making food instead of being rushed off his feet cooking for thousands without ever meeting them in person. He makes wonderful, homely food and serves it to you by hand, sometimes assisted by family members. You can sit by the open log fire in Winter and talk to Paul as he cooks (the kitchen is right there). If you are staying at one of the nearby cottages, you can arrange for him to cook you a meal in your own accomodation or prepare a hamper for you. Paul and the Bend Cafe will not disappoint - a most memorable person and place!