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If you missed it, catch up on our previous edition of #FreshlyPlated here.
Bubbles at Southern Sun hotels
To celebrate International Champagne Day (held annually on the fourth Friday of October), 54 on Bath in Rosebank offers Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot at discounted prices. "Raise a glass with fellow Champagne lovers" from Fri, Oct 25 – Sun, Nov 3 and treat yourself to one of the world's most luxurious drinks. Part of a country-wide Bubbles at Southern Sun hotels celebration, Southern Sun Sandton and Southern Sun Hyde Park in Joburg also join in the fun – so you have no excuse to miss out!
Champagne with a killer view at Alto234
Known as Africa's highest sky bar, Alto234 is famous for its spectacular 360-degree views from the rooftop of The Leonardo in Sandton. We've fallen for the vending machine that dispenses Moët & Chandon minis! Pair that with edgy cocktails and delectable tapas on offer. For jacaranda lovers and photographers, The Leonardo has sponsored an overnight stay for two, including breakfast and entry to Alto234, as the first prize for our 2024 #JacarandaInYourPocket photo competition on Instagram. Entries close on Mon, Nov 11. Find out what you stand to win here, and get snapping.
Bubbles with Treats at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff
Candice Philip heads to The Houghton
We couldn't be more excited to hear that the queen of fine dining Candice Philip has a new restaurant, called Cyra, set to open on Fri, Oct 25 at The Houghton Hotel. Known for being a trailblazer in the fine dining scene, Philip is an award-winning gourmet chef who has worked with top South African chefs Luke-Dale Roberts and David Higgs. She was also head chef of the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa's fine dining restaurant, Grei and did a series of exceptional menus at Basalt at The Peech Hotel. Cyra promises to be "a haven of culinary experience" that combines cuisine and ambience to create a memorable dining experience. Seven-course dinners are offered from Wed – Sun, and a four-course lunch is served every Sun. Reservations are essential and can be made at info@cyra.co.za or call +27 11 032 5535.
Standard Bank Rosebank gets a Pantry
An enduring favourite, Pantry by Marble at Keyes Art Mile has opened a brand-new branch at Standard Bank's headquarters in Rosebank. Promising to be just as fabulous as their flagship store, Pantry is the brainchild of restaurateur and chef David Higgs, and is known for delicacies such as soft serve ice cream, and delicious ready-made meals. As a smaller version of this Joburg favourite (a 'Pantry express', if you will) the new store offers "fancy but easy" ready-to-go meals, scrumptious pastries, and, of course, divine coffee. The Standard Bank branch of Pantry at 30 Baker Street, Rosebank, is open to the public Mon – Fri from 09:00 – 16:00 and Sat from 08:30 – 13:00.
Fixed price menus you shouldn't miss
The Pot Luck Club and sister restaurant The Shortmarket Club in Oxford Parks, Rosebank, are offering outstanding and refreshingly affordable prix fixe ('fixed price') lunch menus until the end of November.
We swung by The Shortmarket Club to sample the offering and were duly impressed. At a fixed price of R450 p.p., you can indulge in a four-course meal that features exquisite Thai sashimi with a mouth-watering array of sides and sauces, delightful beef tartare with a gochujang (Korean red chilli paste) dressing, as well as buttery pan-fried fish with cauliflower puree and mussel salsa. For dessert, there's an oozy dulce molten lava chocolate fondant with peanut butter ice cream and peanut brittle. For an additional R395 p.p., you can also enjoy an optional wine pairing that features the best of The Shormarket Club's superb wine collection. (Read our review here.)
Featuring fish sliders with miso mayo, smoked beef fillet with truffle café au lait, and a selection of sweets, including mochi to end off with, we're quite sure The Potluck Club's prix fixe offering (R900 for two people sharing) is just as irresistible. If your mouth is watering, don't miss these offers from Tue – Sat until Sat, Nov 30. Book for The Pot Luck Club here and for The Shortmarket Club here.
tashas Rosebank gets a refresh
tashas also features outside seating on a chic, tiled veranda that is covered by umbrellas and closed off by plants aplenty. In addition to renovating the décor, the tashas menu also received a revamp. Also inspired by New York-style cuisine, the menu now features more satisfying and hearty meals that are ideal for evening dining. These new "classic-meets-modern" main courses include two prawn dishes, a T-bone steak with chimichurri butter, the signature 'Rosebank Deluxe Burger', and two lighter chicken dishes. The desserts – which include all-American favourites such as apple crumble, banana foster, and Boston cream-baked Alaska – are also new, and promise to delight guests with their decadence. Perfect for brunch, lunch, a quick coffee with friends, or a weekend dinner, tashas Rosebank is open every Mon – Sun from 07:30 – 21:00.
For Joburgers heading to Cape Town
Along with chefs Teenola Govender and Geoffrey Abrahams, COY is Cole's second restaurant. At its standalone spot between the Bascule Bridge and the Robinson Dry Dock, it has a great view of the marina on one side and the harbour and Table Mountain on the other. With their "relaxed yet refined take on fine dining", these chefs are all about uncovering and rediscovering South Africa's overlooked culinary treasures.
The food here is inspired by unique techniques, unusual ingredients, and, most importantly, the country's forgotten culinary stories. This approach has also been extended to the restaurant's interior, which is characterised by dark and moody décor that places the food at the centre of the experience. The restaurant offers two fine dining experiences: a seven-course tasting menu and a lighter lunch option. The tasting menu is complemented by a perfectly curated wine pairing, and a selection of cocktails is also available. In their own words, COY is "a celebration of local craftsmanship, the essence of Africa and its cuisines... and the vibrant spirit of Cape Town". Open Mon – Sun from 12:00 to 21:00. Reservations can be made at reservations@coyretstaurant.com.
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