OVERTURE RESTAURANT NOMINEE

BEST FOR An afternoon outing. FOOD For a South African take on haute cuisine choose between the three-course menu or six-course culinary tasting adventure. The nostalgic yet gourmet Kombuis Pre-Meal snacks include the Bo-Kaap Corner Shop, farmyard terrine and the homely fennel-seed ciabatta. After the local start, the menu hops to further flung corners of the continent with the perfect summer dish of charred carpenter fish with tomato, salsa water, cucumber, macadamia, coriander and charcoal oil. The beef fillet comes with leek fondant, celeriac purée and smoked celeriac. Roast chicken is served with a prawn, Brussels sprouts and Jamestown spinach. Overture’s orange soufflé with vanilla ice cream remains a sensory relish. The chocolate mousse with mulled pears and naartjie is also worthy of mention. DRINKS The wine list has options from the Stellenbosch region and beyond. SERVICE The waitstaff are charming and attentive. AMBIENCE Inside, it’s modern minimalism while the outside delivers stunning views of the Stellenbosch valley. (SS)