{"id":2961,"date":"2021-12-09T14:16:38","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T12:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/?p=2961"},"modified":"2021-12-09T14:20:21","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T12:20:21","slug":"fire-flame-and-fine-food-at-the-new-shoreditch-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/luxury-accomodation\/fire-flame-and-fine-food-at-the-new-shoreditch-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire, flame and fine food at the new Shoreditch House"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE remarkable rejuvenation of The Winchester Hotel in Cape Town has brought contemporary d\u00e9cor and coastal chic to one of Cape Town\u2019s most famous seafront destinations. And keeping in step with the eye-catching evolution of this much-loved locale, the hotel\u2019s restaurant and bar have been beautifully reinvented.<\/p>\n

Now known as Shoreditch House, the hotel\u2019s flagship restaurant promises contemporary dining across a menu of shareable small plates and creative main courses. At the adjoining Harvey\u2019s Bar \u2013 paying tribute to the rich family legacy of this iconic property \u2013 sundowners, classic cocktails and fine wine are the hallmarks.<\/p>\n

Shoreditch House draws its inspiration, and moniker, from the vibrant district in London that has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance in recent years.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a perfect mirror of what we\u2019re creating here at The Winchester Hotel. We want to rejuvenate an absolutely iconic destination in Cape Town, and tap into the fantastic new energy that\u2019s running through the property,\u201d explains seasoned restaurateur Rory Jossel, who has taken over the operation of both Shoreditch House and Harvey\u2019s Bar.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Shoreditch House we\u2019re not restricting ourselves to a specific style of cuisine,\u201d adds Jossel. \u201cInstead we\u2019re choosing to focus on how each dish is prepared, celebrating South Africans\u2019 affinity for flame, fire and smoke.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Behind the scenes, the refitted kitchen now includes a custom-built charcoal grill. With variable grids and sufficient space to accommodate a variety of cooking temperatures, the inventive setup has inspired no end of creativity from Head Chef Tim Pick.<\/p>\n

Tomatoes are seared and caramelised for the vibrant salad of seasonal tomatoes, feta and red onion. The \u2018Dirty Rib-eye\u2019 is sealed in searing hot coals, while the oven-pit cauliflower with chimichurri will please vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.<\/p>\n

The menu at Shoreditch House has been imagined around all-day dining, whether you\u2019re cruising in from the \u2018Prom\u2019 for a few small plates, or dressed to the nine\u2019s for a night out.<\/p>\n

Expect an inventive selection of creative small plates, tempting main courses and generous side dishes. If there\u2019s a golden thread binding the menu together it\u2019s a subtle celebration of New World influences, with Asian and Mexican flavours that perfectly balance out the elements of fire and smoke in each dish.<\/p>\n

Small plates run from seared tuna tacos topped with Mexican mole and fresh salsa, to a superb springbok tartare tossed in a fragrant Asian dressing and showered with shards of crispy leeks. For light summer plates, you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to beat the line fish ceviche swimming in fragrant\u00a0leche de tigre<\/em>\u00a0and topped with red onion and coriander. Calamari, always a crowd-pleaser, here comes enlivened with fried ginger and chilli.<\/p>\n

Main courses are meaty in focus, including a beef short rib slow-cooked to succulent perfection and glazed with teriyaki, and a charred line fish served with fresh herbs, fennel butter and yuzu salt. Vegetarians are well taken care of, however, with a delicious choice of risotto plates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are also a lot of wonderful vegetarian side dishes, which are quite generous, and in combining a selection of those plates vegetarian diners enjoy a fantastic choice of flavours,\u201d says Jossel. \u201cBut as we settle into the season, and as the menu expands, we\u2019ll be adding additional dishes, including more vegetarian main course options.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A contemporary space for modern dining<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shoreditch House can accommodate up to 80 diners, with tables spaced throughout the venue to offer a choice of dining styles.<\/p>\n

The bistro-style seating on the spacious street-side terrace is ideal for soaking up the bustle of the Sea Point promenade, or admiring the sunset over a selection of small plates and cocktails. Indoors the blonde wood furniture, deep-buttoned leather banquettes and copper trims create a more elegant space for a deep-dive into the culinary and vinous delights on offer. It\u2019s an enigmatic blend of urban appeal and seaside chic.<\/p>\n

Shoreditch House also hosts residents and outside guests for breakfast, with a selection of upscale hot breakfast plates alongside a generous Harvest Table buffet.<\/p>\n

Breakfast is perhaps best enjoyed in the signature courtyard of The Winchester Hotel, where wrought-iron tables beneath wide black-and-white striped umbrellas provide a charming al fresco option sheltered from the Cape\u2019s notorious summer winds.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe courtyard is just such a magnificent space,\u201d says Jossel, admiring the flush of colourful bougainvillea flowering in riotous contrast to the monochrome d\u00e9cor. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely going to be a popular destination for afternoon drinks, and of course you can order from the Shoreditch House menu in the courtyard.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Brunch is coming back!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In step with the subtle rejuvenation of the hotel and dining experience Jossel also plans to revive and reinvent the ever-popular Sunday jazz brunches that once brought locals flocking from across Cape Town.<\/p>\n

While final plans are still under wraps, look forward to a generous Harvest Table offering prime cuts roasted on the charcoal grill, alongside seasonal salads, fresh breads and decadent desserts.<\/p>\n

Across the hotel lobby from Shoreditch House is Harvey\u2019s Bar; the name a testament to the family that has owned The Winchester Hotel for decades.<\/p>\n

Alongside sleek Scandi-chic d\u00e9cor and striking wallpaper by design studio Lemon, a sensitive refurbishment has lightened and brightened the new Harvey\u2019s Bar, with glass doors and walls allowing sea views to wash in.<\/p>\n

Behind the bar, the focus is on classic cocktails done to perfection, while Jossel\u2019s handpicked wine list delves into some of the Cape\u2019s leading boutique cellars, with an extensive selection available by the glass.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am passionate about wine, and I really wanted to step away from the same old estates and producers to offer a wine list that\u2019s really inventive, across a range of different and unsung regions of the Cape,\u201d says Jossel.<\/p>\n

Complementing the inspired drinks selection is a compact menu of small plates and canap\u00e9s \u2013 think oysters doused in piquant pico de gallo, and bowls of crispy teriyaki-glazed chicken wings \u2013\u00a0creating the perfect pre-dinner destination.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt both Shoreditch House and Harvey\u2019s Bar our goal has been to create a menu and a dining experience that will draw diners in every week,\u201d says Jossel. \u201cTo make it a place that\u2019s welcoming to Capetonians and local visitors, as much as our in-house guests.\u201d<\/p>\n

Judging by the crowds of hungry diners and sundowner seekers in the few short weeks since the re-opening, word is already out about the most exciting new destination on the Atlantic Seaboard this summer.<\/em><\/p>\n

For booking enquiries call 021 110 5006 or email\u00a0shoreditchhouse@winchester.co.za<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

About NEWMARK Hotels, Reserves, Lodges and\u00a0Residences<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

NEWMARK manages a bespoke collection of hotels, reserves, lodges and residences in South Africa, East Africa, Mauritius and most recently gained a foothold in Central Europe through the acquisition of a collection\u00a0of boutique hotels in Portugal. The company\u2019s portfolio includes Cape Town addresses, the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, the deluxe Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa, the Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House and The Onyx Hotel on the Foreshore. Further into South Africa, the collection boasts the Eastern Cape\u2019s legendary Drostdy Hotel in the historic town of Graaff-Reinet as well as the nearby Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve. Motswari Private Game Reserve in the Timbavati Nature Reserve and the Nkomazi Private Game Reserve in Mpumalanga complete the reserve collection.\u00a0NEWMARK recently cemented a presence in South Africa’s financial capital, Johannesburg, with the launch of\u00a0The Catalyst Hotel situated\u00a0in vibrant Sandton.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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