RESTAURANTS
AFRO-BOER
| Pretoria, Gauteng
The best of both worlds – African meets Afrikaner. From breakfast to baked goods and new takes on traditional classics, diners are sure to have their taste buds tantalised and teased. A filling breakfast favourite is the stuffed croissant, or try the morogo omelette. The butternut flirt with koeksister sauce is diabolically divine and the gorgonzola rump is rich and filling and for a suitably sweet finale, try the chocolate crêpe. The wine list is tight, but perfectly adequate. Busy and buzzy, the farmhouse-style interiors open onto a gorgeous garden where patrons can linger, or even enjoy their meal as a picnic. Heerlik! 1 Meerlust Avenue, Corner of Lynnwood Road and Meerlust Avenue, Die Wilgers, Pretoria, Gauteng. Open Monday to Saturday from 07h00 to 17h00. Sunday from 08h00 to 15h30. Public holidays from 08h30 to 16h00. Tel: (012) 807-3099 www.afroboer.co.za
URBANOLOGI
| Ferreirasdorp, Johannesburg
Über cool with food to match, this is one restaurant you have to visit. Urbanologi is located in the oldest part of town and the heart of Johannesburg. Based inside the Mad Giant Brewery, the chefs work side by side with the brewery team brainstorming and testing new ideas in search of new flavours, ingredients, processes and techniques. Only the best quality local produce is used and there is a focus on Asian produce. Inspired dishes fuse street food with avant-garde preparation and plating. In order to sample a variety of the delectable creations, order from the tapas menu. The menu is divided into six categories: raw, fried, kushiyaki (grilled), steamed, cured and frozen. The drinks list is comprehensive, but you won’t go wrong ordering some of the brewery’s finest offerings. Safe parking is provided. 1 Fox Street, Ferreirasdorp, Johannesburg. Open Monday to Saturday from 12h00 to 22h00. Sundays from 12h00 to 17h00. Tel: (011) 492-1399 www.urbanologi.co.za
GEET INDIAN RESTAURANT
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| Brooklyn, Pretoria
Consistency is rare in run of the mill Indian restaurants, but Geet is anything but run of the mill. The owners are passionate foodies. The menu features a few traditional standards, but also modern reinterpretations of classic dishes. Take your palate on a journey spanning India, from Rajasthan to Kerala, from royal favourites to meals enjoyed by everyday people. Spicing is flavourful and simply perfect. And, as is to be expected, other than meat dishes fit for a maharajah or maharani, the vegetarian and vegan offerings will please even the most ardent carnivores. No Indian meal is complete without dessert and if you have a sweet tooth, you’re in for a treat. It’s often daunting to match Indian food with the right tipple, so when it comes to wine paring, Geet has you covered. 541 Fehrsen Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, Gauteng. Open Monday to Saturday from 10h00 to 22h00. Sundays from 10h00 to 16h00. Tel: (012) 460-3199 www.geetindianrestaurant.com
