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BEST FOR Braai but better. FOOD Everything is cooked on an open flame at this laid-back venue. The menu starts with nibbles, such as smoked lamb ribs with oven-dried tomatoes, olives and mint sauce; grilled calamari and chorizo with caramelised onions, baby potatoes and salsa verde; and grilled brown mushrooms with a pea purée. For mains, the rump steak is a must: spice-crusted, flame-grilled to perfection and served with blackened butter. Or go big with the 1kg T-bone (serves 2 to 3) served with a burnt leek sauce and gremolata. Notable too are the cheeseburger and the harissa butter king prawns with pickled cucumber. DRINKS There’s an awesome mixologist who has elevated the cocktail offering. Very affordable and deliciously different wines and a wide selection of craft beers on tap. SERVICE It’s casual but friendly. AMBIENCE It’s located on the second floor with windows that open out onto the Joburg skyline – sunsets are a treat. (KL)