Elphino’s reaches for the stars

The Eagles song, New Kid in Town is a fitting theme song for Wanda de Groot, the new manager of Elphino’s coffee shop.

She has crafted her menu around popular songs and movies of bygone days.

Donna Summer – Hot Stuff (warm drinks), Foreigner – Cold as Ice (cold drinks) and Deep Purple – Smoke on the Water (a range of bottled water) feature on the beverages page and should tickle the fancy of the residents of Rand Aid’s retirement villages and their visitors.

Residents love the convenience of the coffee shop which is based in the grounds of Elphin Lodge.

“I thought these old names would resonate with my customers and provide a talking point,” said Wanda.

She took over the Elphino’s reins in early July and will be a welcome sight for customers, with her quick smile and cheerful manner.

The eatery will operate on Tuesdays to Sundays from 9am to 4pm.

While the coffee shop is open to anyone, it provides a welcoming environment for older persons and their loved ones or carers.

The menu will bring to mind long playing vinyl records and old-fashioned movie houses.

Wraps, tramezzinis, fresh and toasted sandwiches, spuds, pasta, soup and salads also feature on the menu and will all be served with a warm welcome.

Wanda, a Sunninghill resident, owned a home industry outlet in Bryanston for many years and has run a number of school tuck shops.

She offers good quality food at affordable prices, in an appealing setting with both indoor and outdoor seating.

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