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Food is mundane, decor dull at Harvest Garden

18.05.12

Arrival at the Rainbow Towers still has something of a “wow” factor. From the friendly welcome of the guards at the boom, parking under the shady trees, the short walk through the immaculately maintained grounds, the courtesy of the smartly turned out doormen and so to the foyer. This has the feel of an up market international hotel. The marble floors gleamed, the gilt and glass shone and the coffee shop and lounge area were pleasantly abuzz while the pianist expertly played single-handed on the grand piano while simultaneously engaged in a whispered telephone conversation on his cellphone, thereby disproving the myth that men can’t multi-task. We had decided on a family get-together to discuss our disparate plans and synchronise diaries for the year ahead before it all got too out of hand and a break from the kitchen was the order of the womenfolk. A hotel seemed a safe option and it was decided that the buffet at the Harvest Garden was long overdue for a visit and would hopefully satisfy everyone, including the children. Unfortunately the glitz and glamour of the entrance seemed to diminish as we made our way to the restaurant which is in need of an uplift. The theme is ethnic but only vaguely so and is lacking in atmosphere. Perhaps unsurprisingly it was not well-frequented on the day we lunched there.

Source: The Zimbabwe Standard