Milly’s soldiers on after a devastating fire Posted on 28 June 2011 Despite the devastating fire that recently destroyed the restaurant and food shop at Milly’s, a popular roadside stop on the N4 outside Machadodorp in Mpumalanga, you can still enjoy their speciality of smoked trout pie and salad. The family-run business has expanded its coffee shop menu in the Country Trout Stall, which was untouched by the fire, as was the Express eatery and petrol station. Customers continue to stream in, with the smoke-blackened ruins having become something of a curiosity. Many visitors stopped to snap photos of what was their favourite thatched restaurant beside a dam. Milly Cilliers and her family suspect the blaze was caused by a spark flying from the tall chimney into the thatched roof and being fanned by a strong wind. A family member said they’re waiting for insurance assessors to complete their inspection and hope to rebuild soon. See Getaway‘s Roadside Rendezvous feature on Milly’s in the July 2011 issue, which went to print before the fire. Related Posts Review: The Hearty & Homely Winter Lunch at Bistro Sixteen82 1 June 2023 A winter menu should evoke visions of heart-warming and comforting dishes that nourish the body... read more The rise of gastronomy tourism: restaurants to try in Thailand 1 June 2023 Gastronomy tourism has emerged as a thriving trend in recent years, capturing taste buds... read more 10 Coffee Shops in Johannesburg to visit 25 May 2023 Finding the best coffee shops in Johannesburg can be tricky, so we've put together a... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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