The dishes at Greenhouse are dazzling, exhilarating and unexpected. The ingredients are a mix of local, exotic and exciting. While elaborate, the dishes always remain focused on working together harmoniously.
I was lucky enough to be invited to experience Greenhouse and experience is a very fitting word. You feel immersed into a different world from the moment you step into the bar. We enjoyed supremely delicious and unusual cocktails before heading into the dining room. My personal favourite was the Kombucha-cha cocktail made with our own local Copeland Rum and of course a delicious dose of kombucha. It was refreshing and got the palate all excited for what was to come next!
Head Chef Farrel Hirsch has developed a skillful and refined menu that delights around every corner. And if you hurry and get yourself there soon they have an exciting à la carte lunch special at R550 per person.
Here’s a look at our incredible dining experience:
Trio of whipped butter & grated blue rock salt
Wagyu tartare
Confit duck bao, spring onion, ginger mayo & kimchi
Trout mi-cuit, dill mayo, liquorice teriyaki, pickled kohlrabi, fish crackling & furikake
XO pork, quail’s egg nest, eryngii, ponzu, dashi & pork crackling
Cape octopus, asparagus, sour fig, ink yuzu sauce & coral tuile
Braai bokkie, sweetbreads, carrot & cashew puree, pap, morogo & jus
Local cape fish & prawn, wild rice risotto, pea puree & garlic sake sauce
PB & J parfait, peanut butter brittle with a glass of milk
Petit fours – white chocolate, orange and rose truffle
The wine pairings were spot on and utterly delicious. A particular favourite was the Julien Schaal Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay. An elegant, complex and well balanced wine with glorious hints of white peach on the nose.
Another firm favourite was The Blacksmith ‘Hell Yeah’ Pinotage 2018. What a wine. Incredibly well balanced fruit and acidity with firm tannin and a fresh juicy finish.
Thank you to all the highly skilled staff at Greenhouse for making our lunch such a memorable food journey. We will be back soon!
*I was invited as a guest of Greenhouse and the husband paid his way ??
