I didn't have time to post this earlier, but we were running low on coffee grounds, so it was time to head out to Mossel Bay's, Blue Shed Coffee Roastery and then try out a new place for brunch: The Merchant. A kilo sack of coffee in hand, it was back to 78C Bland Street to "The Merchant" (it's immediately adjacent to the old sandstone Searle Building). It's set well back from the street, so it's easy to miss (I did) - watch for it.
Had the omelette, which was pretty good - and their shop has some pretty cool stuff, too (the missus tells me we're the proud owners of something I now have to hang on the wall.... no doubt after spending a fair quantity of time wandering around the house and holding it up in various locations before "we" agree on the perfect spot, of course!).
But not before a quick stop at Catchalot to pick up some Patagonian calamari (we had an old favourite for dinner: Jamie Oliver's Marinated Charred Squid with Cannellini Beans, Rocket and Chili).
I have to say, there's nothing like the rather unique aroma of freshly ground coffee plus seafood in a hot car for the ride back to Great Brak (the only thing missing this time was grassy golf shoes...) - you've got to really (I mean *really*) want these two things before you put them both in the car at the same time! :)
But not before a quick stop at Catchalot to pick up some Patagonian calamari (we had an old favourite for dinner: Jamie Oliver's Marinated Charred Squid with Cannellini Beans, Rocket and Chili).
I have to say, there's nothing like the rather unique aroma of freshly ground coffee plus seafood in a hot car for the ride back to Great Brak (the only thing missing this time was grassy golf shoes...) - you've got to really (I mean *really*) want these two things before you put them both in the car at the same time! :)
