The call of the Thunderbird
Sonya Hender and Ron Langman, however, aren’t ones to shy away from a challenge. And so, when the opportunity arose to build a sophisticated eatery onto their hundred year old post office-cum-art gallery, they embraced it with enthusiasm and panache. The end result is Thunderbird Restaurant on The Strand, in the heart of Port Elliot; a gastronomist’s delight and architect’s dream.
On the morning I visit Thunderbird Restaurant, it is already bustling with locals and tourists enjoying coffee, lazy breakfasts and early lunches. Indeed it’s so busy that it’s hard to admire the craftsmanship that’s gone into the build. But some of the details are unmissable, even over the sea of diners. On the front wall is a double fireplace, surrounded by great limestone blocks. Ron tells me they’re handsourced from Coobowie; look closely on
