Having visited shortly after they opened we were eager to head back and see what has changed and what has remained the same. The setup largely remained the same, guess if it aint broke don’t fix it… If I am being honest I do still find it quite dark but I guess that’s the ambiance they going for.
The waiters, host, hostess, chefs and kitchen staff all work together to ensure patrons have a seamless experience and yes they achieved this effortlessly.
Each dish was deliciously from the bread and butter at the start to the dessert, even the coffee was yummy. If I could you some advice if they have the tasting menu on offer rather choose that instead of the a la cart as this way you get to experience more of the dishes and it’s so much more worth your while.
I am happy to report back that even though I still think they need more lighting the food and service remained top notch.
SAMBAL MATAH TUNA
Seared tuna, sambal oelek, ginger, red onion, fresh basil & coriander, coconut oil and lime
Vuurberg White Blend 2016
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TULBAGH ASPARAGUS
Bottarga, parmesan, truffle & buerre noisette
Thorne and Daughters Paper Kite Semillon 2016
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WILD MUSHROOM EN PAPILLOTE
Wild mushrooms baked in parchment paper, hazelnut oil & lemon, served with beef fat
brioche
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GRILLED KINGKLIP
Roasted masala curry sauce, fresh coconut and tamarind chutney, prawn & jasmine rice in coconut oil
Ridgeback Viognier 2016
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Or
PORK BELLY
Roasted turnip, jasmin tea, XO braised quinoa, fresh radicchio in a pear
vinaigrette, crackling.
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SPRINGBOK AND NECTARINE
Grilled on fresh bay leaf, celeriac dauphinoise, caperitif nectarine jus and smoked bone marrow
Beaumont Pinotage 2014
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PEACHES AND CREAM
Goat ricotta, wild honey and lemon, beach rosemary galette
Jordan Mellifera 2016
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MENU PRICE 790
WINE PAIRING 1250
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Restaurant Info:
88 Shortmarket Street
Cape Town
South Africa
Tel No: +27 021 447 28 74
Email: info@theshortmarketclub.co.za
Written for JAR PHOTOGRAPHY by Rene Petersen
Photography for JAR PHOTOGRAPHY by Jason “Dubbz” Petersen
