Hello, I would like to add a few of my thoughts to this thread as a newbie on eGullet. I agree that criticism of a restaurant is just as valid as praise. Even if the majority of reviews on Hibiscus are that it is suberb, I can say that, locally, there are reservations about the restaurant, that are backed up by Pweaver1984. As for Ludlow's decline as a "foodie" town, there are still all the small food producers in the area that tempted Shaun Hill there in the first place, if not, more. The Food Festival goes from strength to strength with new events and ideas each year. When hibiscus eventually moves away, which could take a while, with the lease priced as it is, there are several other restaurants that are waiting to take a share of the spotlight. To prove no anti-Bosi feeling, I had a wonderful lunch at The Bell, Yarpole, yesterday, and will definetely be returning soon. Peter.
