I remember Thumper for its biometric scanning system which probably works big time for drunklords and dames who have problems standing straight. Gaia has since replaced them and they have kept most of the retrofits. The thing that strikes me most about Gaia is the musty carpet smell that strikes – infact, the place smells different depending which part you are at, of which, I shall not elaborate.
They fell short of expectations in the bread test – I probably only requested for refills of sundried tomato bread.
Parsley on butter slabs that I deem entirely ornamental.
Pan fried pink and sliced duck breast served in wild baby asparagus bed and fresh salad ($24)
Thick and cream Vellutata soup of langoustine,
lobster, scallops, crab in cognac flambé and white truffle oil and
crispy bread ($22)
Angel hair pasta with black truffle sauce and raw quail egg ($29)
Grilled Dutch milk fed veal loin chop (400g) Served with mixed vegetables timbale ($58)
Birthday tiramisu on the house but the thoughtful purchase of Banana loaf from Selfish Gene Café stole thunder. I love banana anything – the fragrance, pillowy soft texture and generous packing of bananas made me happy like a monkey would. I would in a heartbeat return to Selfish Gene’s just for this!
Service started off as attentive and morphed into a commonly made faux pas – only paying attention to the deserving higher paying masters i.e. people who order wine or walk in with a foreigner. I appreciate their kind efforts to banter or assist in phototaking but that is just it, Gaia is as ordinary as there is and maybe worthy of a return for the angel hair pasta.
Gaia Ristorante
Goodwood Park HotelSelfish Gene Cafe
40 Craig Road
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