BREEZEBLOCK

BEST FOR Weekend breakfasts and afternoon drinks in one of Jozi’s most stylish and welcoming restaurants.

FOOD For breakfast it's comfort all the way with bowls of oatmeal, omelettes, Meppel pancakes (Dutch baked pancakes) and eggs baked in a spicy aubergine, turmeric and tomato sauce. Lunch sees a wonderfully diverse selection of snacks, light meals and hearty plates. It ranges from hummus and crudités to beef croquettes; creamy chicken livers to spicy chickpea-and-spinach stew. The specials are pan-Asian with dishes like prawn laksa and Kashmiri curry. DRINKS They have a wonderfully affordable curated wine list, Brixton Bitter on tap and an unpretentious list of classic cocktails. SERVICE The staff are charming, sincere and well informed.

AMBIENCE The interior and courtyard were designed by artist Justin Brett and inspired by Brixton Ridge: muted pastel walls and sleek wooden furnishings, with retro details at every turn. The sunlit courtyard is utterly inviting. (KL)