Before visiting the Clos Malverne restaurant I researched some reviews online. I had to try it out for myself, as no restaurant can have as many bad reviews as this one? It was then that I realized every bad review is revering to the previously...owned establishment that catered to the sophisticated-bland market. I am always up for a challenge and I was pleasantly surprised from the word “GO!”. Who am I? I am a normal being, middle class if you wish. I do have a sense of style and taste I cookbook author and former television cook who also trained in food. I have worked in the forefront of the hospitality industry from aviation to cruise ships and I don’t think there is anything that one can tell me about pretentious, affluent, upper-class, elitist, entitled, opinionated people, who are set in their ways and not open for change. I have done restaurant reviews for many years and I have to say, my recent visit to the restaurant at Clos Malverne’s was outstanding and everything opposite of what I have read on the internet, coming to the conclusion the reviews were written by a bunch of… well the above mentioned. I believe the restaurant has been taken over by a brand new up-and-coming chef called Nicole, and I have to say, I think it was the best meal experience ever. Really, really good food. No pretentious little bits of food, no stiff, straight-back, upper-lip people, but only a warm and welcoming atmosphere with regular people and definitely child-friendly. They even have a kiddies menu which I believe was not the case before. It is heartwarming to discover an establishment (or shall I say intrepaneural chef and restauranteur) that has the interest of the local people at heart and not only the seasonal foreigners. My conclusion is, affordable, friendly, warm, bistro-style food, family orientated, fresh seasonal ingredients, substantial portions, very now, happening, and current – the best value for money. If you are looking for absolute value where the portions are “more is more” and the taste is better than home cooking, then one would be a fool not to try this restaurant. Pure homemade goodness, moreish and wholesome, sorry mom, your food was good but not as good as this. Go Restaurant Clos Malverne! Go, Nicole!! I shall return soon. Blessings Chef Frederick.More