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2013-05-21
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For full review and photos: http://gninethree.com/2013/05/22/park-holland-village/While having the name PARK in a park is nondescript and hardly raises any eyebrows, the structure and architecture of the shack probably will. Reconstructed out of an old shipping container and powered by solar energy (hence the eco-friendly element), it is a strategic place to engage in the activity of people watching or simply enjoy some quiet time by yourself, a nice respite amongst the trees and plants.In the d
While having the name PARK in a park is nondescript and hardly raises any eyebrows, the structure and architecture of the shack probably will. Reconstructed out of an old shipping container and powered by solar energy (hence the eco-friendly element), it is a strategic place to engage in the activity of people watching or simply enjoy some quiet time by yourself, a nice respite amongst the trees and plants.
In the day, PARK is usually quiet with few occupants but the scene changes quickly at night as the beer specials and extensive list of alcoholic beverages at extremely competitive prices draw a young and edgy crowd.Food menu is about a page long, with a decent selection of Salads, Starters, Sandwiches, Mains & Pastas and Cakes. The Starters selection includes Nachos with Cheese, SPAM Chips, PARK Wings and Parmesan Truffled Fries at $8.50 each. We tried the latter which was served with three dips and a good sprinkle of shredded Parmesan.
All-Day-Breakfast items such as Eggs Benedict $13.80, Toast Soldiers $6 and Eggs in a Pocket $12.80 are also on the menu. Our server highly recommended us the Eggs Ben so we took her suggestion and my was our plate pretty when it arrived at our table. I could not fault the plating and elements of the dish because it was substantial. Rosti patties, bacon, cherry tomatoes and even stalks of greens sitting in between the ham, toast and beautifully poached eggs. Almost perfect if it werent for the Hollandaise sauce which was bland and lacked character. I was a little disappointed.
But while the items we tried, beverages of tea and mocha included, needed a little tweaking, I say that the overall concept of a cafe in the garden has me sold. And I will definitely be back to try their mains, some of which include the Truffled Mac & Cheese $11.80, Beef Hayashi $13.50 and Sage, Anchovy & Tiger Prawn Risotto $12.80 have me intrigued. Alternatively, have a slice of Lemon Meringue Cake or Old Fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake, each $9.90 if you drop by in the afternoons.Either way, I believe this place has potential.
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