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upa Hillcrest is being transformed into a brand new eatery: The Black Rabbit. The brainchild of esteemed restaurateur, Chris Black, The Black Rabbit is a culmination point – the distillation of over 25 years of learning and experience in his enduring search to reach the pinnacle of hospitality excellence. After successfully co-founding and running Lupa Osteria with Guy Cluver in 2013, the partners have now sold their remaining stake to Famous Brands and Chris is going it alone to serve up classic, contemporary cuisine at his latest creation. Nothing is an afterthought at The Black Rabbit. From your first sip to the last spoonful of parfait, each item on the menu is crafted with consideration and imagination and is designed to go beyond expectation. Using consistent processes mixed with a pinch of reinvention, The Black Rabbit promises to offer exceptional hospitality. The intensely individual, authentic, and memorable experience is backed by extraordinarily good food and service with attention to every detail. Promising an unparalleled wine cellar for you to explore, each wine has been carefully sourced after extensive research – and tasting. Considered the main meal of the day in many cultures, The Black
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Rabbit loves long, lazy lunching. But it is in the evening that The Black Rabbit is truly transformed to offer you a dining experience like no other. The menu is a celebration of the seasons; by considering fresh, local ingredients and crafted by what inspires Chris. Think fluffy soufflés and oozy croque monsieurs. Snack on Parmesan churros, whipped ricotta, or marinated olives. Or start with the Black Rabbit Steak Tartare or Salt and Pepper Calamari. Mains are where the wood oven comes alive with options like Wood Roasted Hake with lemon butter or Poached Kingklip with garam masala, jasmine rice and coriander. The wood fired
CHRIS BLACK – SET TO OPEN NEW EATERY AT FAVOURITE HILLCREST SPOT
pizzas take you from Mozambique to the Mediterranean. Sure to be a favourite is the Black Rabbit Wagyu Burger with crispy pancetta, cheese, and zuni pickles. Chris envisions The Black Rabbit as being an extension of your home – a welcoming place where you can dine in comfort with food that you wouldn’t ordinarily cook at home. “Our hospitality mantra is that we are hosting friends. We want to spoil you with the experience. It’s simple. You just must leave us better than when you arrived,” says Chris. With the slightest nod to the owner, The Black Rabbit name is full of significance. Rabbits are deeply connected to the Black
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