MUST VISIT new restaurants making moves

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New restaurants making moves!

New restaurants making moves! Whether they’re moving from Cape Town to Johannesburg, from Rosebank to Sandton, or opening their doors for the very first time, these fine restaurants are making serious moves, bringing fresh, exciting new dining experiences to South Africans and visitors alike. Here are this season’s must-try new restaurants.

ETHOS, JOHANNESBURG

There’s a whole lot of “new” going on at the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Ethos. For starters, they’ve transitioned to a new space at Oxford Parks in Rosebank; for entrées, they’ve teamed up with culinary superhero Chef Luke Dale Roberts, who has designed a brand-new menu and appointed Executive Chef, Ken Phuduhudu to lead the team; and for desserts, diners can expect a casual fine-dining vibe. The philosophy here is that you eat with your eyes first, so diners can expect food as beautiful to taste as it is to behold.

Rosebank, JHB @ethos.sa

THE SHORTMARKET CLUB

Cape Town’s beloved establishment, The Shortmarket Club by Chef Luke Dale Roberts, has embarked upon a new chapter by opening its doors in Johannesburg. On the fine-dining menu of this elegant eatery, which o ers both indoor and outdoor seating, is a mouth-watering smorgasbord of Asian-influenced small plates, decadent seafood platters, and succulent prime cuts of the finest meat cooked to order by Head Chef Taryn Smith. And the vibe? Heritage brasserie meets sultry, smoky cigar lounge (without the actual smoke).

Rosebank, JHB www.theshortmarketclub.co.za

NEVERMIND

Located on the edge of the peninsula surrounded by ocean, right by the Seal Point Lighthouse of Cape St. Francis, Nevermind is the brainchild of Chef Wesley Randles, formerly of The Shortmarket Club, The Commissary, and Aegir Project Brewery (all in Cape Town). Astounding location aside, this jewel of a restaurant, café, and bakery is totally beguiling guests with its gorgeous fare, which ranges from hedonistic baked breakfast goods to fresh surf and turf lunches and dinners. Cape St. Francis | @nevermind_capestfrancis

PHOTOGRAPHY SANDY COFFEY & CAROLINE JONES

THE APOSTLES BRAAI

Never content to rest on their laurels, The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa has introduced a new offering to their extensive repertoire of attractions, and this one will certainly appeal to every South African (and tourist): The Apostles Braai! Housed within an elegant open-plan yet intimate venue, executive chef Christo Pretorius spoils guests with a delectable selection of traditional braai snacks, canapés, meats, broodjies, and even vegan and vegetarian dishes. Now all you need is a Klippies and coke. Lekker! Camps Bay, Cape Town | www.12apostleshotel.com

THE GREENHOUSE

So, when they say “greenhouse”, they mean greenhouse! This urban oasis, which has garnered a welldeserved reputation for delicious modern tapas, artisan bevvies, and live beats by resident DJs, has just made the move from Rosebank to Sandton. Here, guests can kick back in a vibey environment lushly carpeted in living foliage while indulging in a cornucopia of small sharing plates, salads, flatbreads, dips, and sushi to please even the fussiest of palates. Welcome to the jungle!

Sandton, JHB www.greenhousejhb.co.za

THE RIVER CAFÉ

As if anyone needed another reason to visit the historic and stunningly beautiful Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West, here it is! Their latest pop-up restaurant is The River Café, led by Executive Chef Michael Cooke, which has been very much inspired by its setting on the banks of the Lourens River. The menu is compact and unfussy, with a focus on superlative quality and flavour. Think Saldanha Bay oysters, whole roasted trout, succulent rib-eye steak, and gem squash ravioli with parmesan cream.

Vergelegen Wine Estate, Cape Town www.vergelegen.co.za