Restaurant Review: Bodamier Cafe and Bar
Re-launched, revamped and ready for you
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| By Niki Gower |
So what has changed? First thing you will notice is that the interior has been redesigned. Furnishings have been rearranged and the courtyard now has a variety of seating options, an arrangement that flows from the dinner tables, through the lounge-style placing and back to the spacious couch - which Kelly has jokingly dubbed “the VIP room.” The indoors section has also been redesigned, with practicality in mind, and now offers more space as well as more efficient work flow for the staff.
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“We also spent some time and energy redoing the courtyard ceiling with Coco De Mer palm leaves – which are said to have a natural cooling effect,” explains Kelly. Coincide with the re-launch, Bodamier also brings you a fresh new menu of delicious and healthy meals. Along with more traditional favourites such as burgers, fish and chips and kari koko zourit (octopus curry), customers will notice there are some new exotic dishes now on offer – such as Balinese Pork with Ginger, Vietnamese Paper Rolls and Spanish Paella.
“We have re-designed the menu based on Indo-Pacific culinary tastes and customers will notice some new, exotic additions in addition to more traditional offerings. We wanted to offer the public a bit of variety and something different from what is offered at other restaurants around town,” continues Kelly.
The new menu features breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, desserts and a dedicated “kid’s menu.” Bodamier also offers aroma-rich tea and coffee as well as freshly made fruit juices and ice-teas, among other beverages. Beers and wines are on hand to help you relax in the cool shade of the courtyard.A brand new Bodamier with a brand new menu calls for fresh creativity in the kitchen and the new man at the helm is Chef Dan Payet. Born and raised in Seychelles, Chef Payet has spent the last 29 years living in Germany. Back in his homeland, Chef Payet will be bringing his skills and expertise – culinary and managerial – to the new Bodamier experience.
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“It’s good to be back in sunny Seychelles,” says Chef Payet, “ and it’s exciting to be involved in Bodamier and being able to offer customers an opportunity to enjoy a great menu accented by a great venue with a tranquil and relaxed atmosphere.”Supporting Chef Payet in the running of the new Bodamier Cafe and Bar is a new team of friendly and efficient staff. When the heat and the stresses of the city streets are getting too much to bear, it’s a welcome relief to step into the safety of the courtyard and be greeted by a welcoming smile, ready to make sure you have everything you need.
“We are excited about the re-launch and having Chef Payet and the new team on board. We have just reopened but there are some exciting ideas on the table and we will be making a lot of changes and improvements as we move along, always looking to offer our customers something more and a better Bodamier experience,” concludes Kelly.
Bodamier Cafe and Bar is open Monday to Saturday from 07:30 am until 05:30 pm, and of course Friday evenings until late (happy hour starts at 4:30pm). So whether it’s a healthy breakfast and a strong cup of coffee to get you going, a tasty lunch and relaxing time out to break your busy day or perhaps a pick-me up snack or a beverage to help you relax, Bodamier is the oasis in the heart of Victoria where you will find whatever it is you require.
*** IMPORTANT UPDATE***
A part from operating their usual Monday to Saturday breakfast and lunch offerings between 07:30am and 5:00pm, Bodamier will now be open on Friday evenings too – with live music, chilled drinks, great food and an unbeatable ambience providing you with the perfect place to unwind after a busy work-week and get the week-end started.
{ This article, by Niki Gower, was originally published (in part) in the TODAY in Seychelles Newspaper on the 01.04.2013 (www.today.sc), and also appears on the travel blog www.newworldnomad.blogspot.com. All photos copyright www.nikigowerphoto.com email: niki@silverspoonmedia.biz }
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