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CoCo Bongo (My DefaultChowSpot)

DefaultChowSpot

Pronunciation: /dee-folt-chauw-spot

Definition of DefaultChowSpot

   noun

An eating place that one  will most likely visit when one fails to make a decision on a new or less frequented restaurant. Reasons range from sheer laziness to ignorance but more often than not, it’s the easier  choice given the love of the DefaultChowSpot

Origin:

OurKitchenAffair

The DefaultChowSpot! I have one. You have one. We all have one, and if you don’t, you sure as hell need one.

In layman’s terms the definition really just describes a restaurant that you default to when all else fails. In my case, I look for certain fundamental elements in my dining experience. While this may differ based on the occasion, generally I look for:

·         -great food (duh)

·         -great ambiance that is a mixture of music, clientele culture, décor/lighting

·         -value for money.

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Top on my list of DefaultChowSpots (because we all need a few), is CoCo Bongo.

Situated at Monte Casino, Johannesburg, this restaurant has never disappointed me. On their busiest nights, they have a 3 member musical ensemble on the stage that incorporates Bongo’s and renditions of popular music. While the décor often throws me into a Jurassic Park meets Pirates-and-Parrots-on-a-Tropical-Island frenzy, the food is hearty and warm and soothing! The service is great from the Management to the Waiters, the entrance to the balcony. I know it seems like I am sensationalising the experience, but everything seems ‘lekker’ after 3 glasses of a good wine-(can’t remember the name for obvious reasons *cough* I was tipsy). With that said, another reason I default to CoCo Bongo is the fact that I lose sight of the outside world and just allow myself to enjoy the music, food and wine- isn’t that what life is about?

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