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Comfort food and more adventurous dishes are served on small plates, perfect for sharing or assembling into a full meal.
We want to share our pleasure with you, no matter what your specific dietary requirements, which is why we are happy to provide vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
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We source our ingredients locally, with a strong emphasis on sustainable, ethically farmed foodstuffs.
For us, this makes sense for two main reasons: it leaves a smaller footprint on the region and local ingredients, gathered close to Cape Town, just taste better.
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That’s why, whether it’s succulents from the West Coast, Nguni beef or fish on the SASSI green list, you’ll be tasting the culinary heritage of the south-western Cape.
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When it comes to meat we have a nose-to-tail philosophy; using as much of an animal as we can is not only less wasteful, but allows us to play with an exciting variety of taste combinations.
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When it’s available we also serve local game, including kudu, blesbok and springbok.
However, since these are free-roaming animals ethically reared in natural bush, the natural cycles of nature dictate availability.