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\u201cAnd now we\u2019re ready for evening guests to enjoy what we\u2019ve conceptualised. There are a few of our hero dishes that we just couldn\u2019t let go of, that remain as longstanding menu favourites, but there are some surprising new flavour combinations that we hope will tantalise palates. It\u2019s an African-inspired fusion feast!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many of the new dishes have wryly humorous names that belie the seriousness of the chef\u2019s intent. These include the likes of The Game \u2013 a springbok rump served with beetroot, kimchi, green beans, and goat\u2019s cheese; Surfer Chow \u2013 ciabatta hake, braised fennel, samphire, yuzu gel, purple potatoes and white wine sauce; and a Magic Mushroom \u2013 cinnamon smoked, walnut XO, peanut pesto, shiitake dashi, coriander and sweet potato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are dishes to delight, progressive in concept and execution. Hirsch has cemented his reputation as a talented new culinary star after taking the helm at the restaurant almost two years ago. Since he started at the flagship restaurant of The Liz McGrath Collection (to which The Cellars-Hohenort belongs), he has done nothing but impress. He was honoured with three plates at the much-vaunted JHP Gourmet Guide\u2122 Awards towards the end of 2019, an American Express\u00ae Platinum Fine Dining Restaurant Award (the highest accolade) in 2019, and he won the third annual Clash of the Chefs cook-off, also in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greenhouse\u2019s offering is seasonally led, with only the finest local ingredients and suppliers sourced for the kitchen. The menu will shift as a response to seasonal change as the fruits and produce of Summer start to become available. But for now, guests can enjoy the best of the Spring season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Discovery tasting menu is available for 18:00 bookings, with the early start to allow diners enough time to discover and appreciate all it has to offer. A minimum of two hours is needed for this eight-course tasting experience. The wine pairing, which is optional, has been carefully considered by resident sommelier Michelle Michaels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With September being Heritage Month, and incorporating Heritage Day, the Discovery menu includes a respectful nod to local culture in the form of Greenhouse\u2019s take on Tshisanyama \u2013 this is an achingly tender house-aged sirloin served with sweetbreads, kombucha pickled carrots, cashew puree, potato fondant, beef crackling and red wine jus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s also a confit pork belly and steamed blue prawn, with star anise and onion puree, caper noisette, cauliflower and black garlic salsa. For dessert, prepare for the taste sensation that is a banana sponge with banana br\u00fbl\u00e9e, fermented chocolate cremoux, ice cream and hazelnut crumble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All eight courses of the full Discovery Menu<\/a> are available to peruse digitally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u00e0 la carte menu provides flexibility of choice \u2013 not only with regard to the dishes that can be selected but also whether or not a guest prefers a shorter or more lengthy dining experience. Guests can choose between a two- or three-course meal, with or without wine pairing. The appropriately dubbed Adventure Menu \u2013 named for its adventurous dishes and its choose-your-own-adventure factor – is available for bookings from 18h00 to 20h00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Booking is essential at this time, and reservations can be made online<\/a> to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n