Philadelphia Cheese Cake
In search of a cure for football fever, I attended the chef’s table at the Savour Restaurant last week, where the serene setting of 15 on Orange softened the drone of the vuvuzelas to a perfectly pleasant hum.
“There are fourteen five-star hotels in Cape Town. And then there’s 15 on Orange.” These are the words of Douglas Allen, the General Manager, who clearly has many reasons to be confident—as soon as you walk through the doors of the hotel, you can tell that 15 on Orange is something special.
Throughout the evening we were treated to nine delicious courses, each prepared by Executive Chef Michael Meyepa. This Mauritian-born culinary mastermind has cooked all over the world and his aim is to share his experiences through the cuisine he creates. And each detailed dish certainly tells its own story.
Every time another beautifully prepared plate arrived, I had a new favourite. If dared to single out some highlights, I would have to mention the Handmade Potato Gnocchi with Broad Beans, Semi-dried Tomato and Parmesan Shavings. And for dessert I’d recommend the Philadelphia Cheesecake with Lemon Curd and Strawberry Jelly. The Granny Smith Sorbet deserves a mention here too. As does the Mini Sorbet Stack, which was perfectly moulded into the shape of an apple (complete with stalk) like something out of a foodie’s fairytale.
The menu at Savour is so extensive that you’re likely to finish your first bottle of wine before ordering. In addition to Savour, the hotel is home to three other restaurants, and all the dishes from each menu can be enjoyed at any one of the eateries. So if you feel like a gourmet sandwich at the snazzy Murrrano Bar, or a chocolate croissant at the stylish Judges Lounge, you can be their guest.
The elegant hotel itself is also a blossoming hotspot for a couple of cocktails after work. And on the weekends, 15 on Orange has also introduced the perfect slow-down to your Sunday with a Roast-and-Bubbly Special to keep you warm and jolly.
When Allen and Meyepa meticulously selected the menus and fashioned the elegant atmosphere of Savour, they created a platform to bring hotel dining back with a bang. So be leaders of the pack and visit 15 on Orange, a piece of all-round sensory paradise.
15 On Orange, Corner Grey’s Pass and Orange Street, Cape Town. Tel. 021-469-8000.
–Kari
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