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Barry L
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4 reviews43 months ago
Just Teddy - Simply Awesome
This was our second visit to Just Teddy, in Hyde Park Corner. The first visit resulted from us simply walking past, and being seduced by the name, decor and delicacies on display. To be fair though, we had already been introduced on social media. The intention was to sample from the selection of patisseries, but we were seduced by the trays gliding past us on the way to delighted patrons. I chose the Le Hot Dog - Delicious, and I was not disappointed. My wife chose the Fish and Chips which was equally tasty and was accompanied by homemade tartar sauce, which I promptly helped myself to. We were so impressed that, when it came to dining out to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary, the choice of restaurant was easy. This time, we were shown a lovely table by our waitress, Thandi. We chose the Danie JNR. Chenin Blanc which was masterfully opened (a proper cork bottle - pleasantly surprising for an entry-level price) by Thandi and correctly presented for a pre-taste. I chose the Prawn & Chorizo Pasta and was overjoyed by the flavours and the generous portion, as well as the abundance of prawn and chorizo. My wife was so in love with the Fish and Chips that she ordered the same again. I stole some more tartar sauce.... We mentioned in a casual discussion with Thandi, that it was our 40th Anniversary. She disappeared and swiftly presented us with a cupcake and sparklers. For dessert, we both had Baked Alaska, both presented with sparklers - scrumptious, but we couldn't finish them. Thandi whisked our plates away and returned with the leftovers in a beautifully gift-wrapped box! We were pleasantly surprised by an external freelance Thai Massage The******, who offered a 10-minute neck and shoulder massage while we waited for our meals. My wife was coincidentally, experiencing severe neck pain at the time, so we gleefully accepted. She loved it so much that she requested a second session a little later, a session which the the****** refused to accept payment for. She was extremely professional and pleasant to talk to. My wife got a hug and some touching spiritual advice, and I got a very firm handshake. Overall, a thoroughly pleasing experience. We were especially impressed by the outstanding service we received from Thandi. She made a very special celebration, a moment to cherish and remember.
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64 months ago
NOT splendid
We were disappointed. "Splendid", it was not. We arrived on a Sunday (Big mistake). Both Sundays we were there had very loud music playing from the restaurant so that we could not have a conversation with the check-in clerk, who was aloof and unresponsive. All the other days in the week were much better. Back to the restaurant - a very nice vibey, funky atmosphere if you don't live there. My initial impression was one of a trendy club with a few rooms bolted on the back of the building. Despite signs everywhere to the contrary, in the eight days, we were never once sanitised nor had our temperatures checked. Worrying during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our first room was dirty and horrid, with mould on the curtains and a nonfunctioning TV and airconditioner. We were quickly given a new room (without any comment or apology), which was ok with a magnificent view of the stadium, golf course and park. A very basic but adequate room. We had to ask to have the bath cleaned after 5 days... Our general impression was that cleanliness and hygiene were lacking. The little safe could not lock and we were simply shrugged off by the Manager. The corridors and stairwell are dark. The smell from the bins just outside the lift was stifling. Parking is available for 8 cars, but the guests all struggled since this is inadequate. Furthermore, 1 of the 8 bays was occupied permanently by a van that had been in an accident and had been in that spot for months. A second bay was occupied by a trailer which had also been there for a long time. The Hotel is very centrally situated with magnificent views. It is a great base to have if you want to tour everywhere, experience Cape Town life and have an average place to shower and sleep. Also as an added bonus, you can party downstairs in the restaurant which often sounds more like a nightclub. But, you need to be forgiving and overlook hospitality issues that other hotels offer as standard. The staff take smoke breaks (directly below the no-smoking sign) in the back parking lot, making noise for the guests trying to relax or sleep immediately above them, whether during the day or at the end of late-night shifts. It is well-known that first impressions count and ours was way below what we were expecting with a disinterested manager and an emotionless clerk. The photographs on the website are from a while ago - the furniture is not a s great as they appear. We booked online directly with the Hotel and paid R50 per night more than the advertsied price.
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70 months ago
Study at a snail's pace if you have limited time.
Interesting, engaging, informative content. The lecturer is very well-spoken. Course notes are awesome! On one negative note, I would have preferred to have studied at my own accelerated pace, instead of being restricted to only 2 lessons a week.
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70 months ago
Beware the "One-Click" Purchase
Be VERY, VERY careful with their "one-click purchase"! Once you have registered - even for a free 30-day trial, they have your credit card details. Browsing their site and options, one is tempted to click on tabs offering bonuses or toolkits or added benefits. If you click on any of these, (expecting to see what the benefits and charges are), you are charged immediately. There is a small disclaimer, but hardly noticeable. Browse with caution. Otherwise, after two lessons, I am impressed with the course material, content and lecturer.
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