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AMAZING MUNCH SPOTS THE 11TH FLOOR The 11th Floor Rooftop Restaurant and Cocktail Bar C in Bedfordview took top honours at the prestigious World Culinary Awards Gala Ceremony in Dubai M this October. The dining destination was dubbed Y Africa’s Best Rooftop Restaurant, testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence when it comes CM to culinary arts. Apart from its breathtaking views, MY the restaurant boasts exquisite cuisine, personalised service, luxurious décor and live music. The menu CY includes a celebration of Italian and Mediterranean CMY flavours, with Chef Kyle Marshall personifying his K passion for food brilliantly. “Our mission is to take guests on a gastronomic odyssey awakening their senses and challenging their preconceptions,” he says. “We aim to create an environment where each dish is a masterpiece, narrating an enchanting tale.” The 11th Floor offers quite the journey when it comes to cuisine. Q @the11thfloorview
EMBARC RESTAURANT We recently dined at the Parkhurst-based Embarc Restaurant as part of a wine tasting event with Durbanville Wine Valley and we were utterly impressed. It was the ideal opportunity for Embarc to introduce their new menu to a crowd that appreciates good food and wine and well, it comes highly recommended. The experience commenced with bubblies from Nitida and Klein Roosboom, coupled with delicious canapés including Oysters, Apple Meringues and Mushroom Tacos. This was followed by a four-course meal, kicking off with a starter of Tuna Loin with Harissa, Green Olives, Sesame and Radish. The entrée was a delightful Lobster Risotto with Saffron, Champagne and Parmesan Cheese, and Confit Duck Leg was served as the main course, with Polenta, Dukkah and a Blueberry Winter Spiced Jus. For dessert, we were treated to Embarc’s Irish-born owner’s own version of South Africa’s traditional Malva Pudding. He calls it ‘Not Your Tannie’s Malva’ and it comes with chocolate, caramel, vanilla and orange – simply sensational! It was paired with Bloemendal’s Noble Late Harvest while the rest of the meal was paired with wines from various Durbanville Wine Valley farms, including Maastricht, Diemersdal, Durbanville Hills, De Grendel, D’Aria, Groot Phesantekral and Meerendal. Q @embarc.restaurant
