CAROLA ANN’S

BEST FOR Experiencing South African and Syrian heritage. FOOD There’s no doubt about the culinary influences here – options include wraps filled with roasted sumac eggplant, baby marrow, fresh tomato, mint, halloumi and yoghurt tahini sauce. There's also tandoori-spiced chicken with mango, coriander, pickled onion, cucumber, herbs and yoghurt. A slow-cooked tomato beef short-rib ragù on creamy polenta with rocket and avo might catch your eye. The sweet offering sings with a raw chocolate, almond and date truffle; Carola Ann’s baked cheesecake; a cupcake of the day; or the baked banana cheesecake with salted caramel sauce. DRINKS The small but sassy wine list includes Perdeberg Dry Land Collection shiraz and Conradie Penhill sauvignon blanc. Smoothie options include Turmeric Sunrise with banana, dates, almonds, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon, or Berry Lovin’ made with strawberries, blueberries, mint and banana. SERVICE Personable, and the chef interacts with diners. AMBIENCE It’s cleverly designed and decorated. (DdB)