Johannesburg - Johannesburg foodies will be happy to hear that the Luke Dale-Roberts pop-up restaurant at the Saxon is to become a permanent feature from May this year.
Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa Managing Director, George Cohen says in a press release that The Test Kitchen pop-up in Johannesburg was welcomed with great enthusiasm.
“What we’ve tried to achieve with this collaboration, and the overall Saxon dining offering, is to bring newly inspired culinary concepts to Johannesburg. With the success of the current pop-up restaurant, the decision to create a permanent dining space with Luke Dale-Roberts continues the Saxon philosophy of offering unique guest experiences.”
Dale-Roberts says: “Obviously the expectations have been very high with the pop-up in Johannesburg. But, to be honest, I've absolutely loved the energy here. The guests are excited to be here, they're chatting to people at other tables. It's a space that's fun, filled with energy and shared excitement.”
Dale-Roberts and his team at the Saxon, headed up by Candice Philip, are already planning the autumn menu for Luke Dale-Roberts at the Saxon, and he's working with the gardener on the hotel premises to bring the freshest produce to the table.
“We have some fantastic things planned on the autumn gardening schedule that will be transformed on the plate,” Dale-Roberts adds.
The current space will close at the end of March for an extensive refurbishment.
* Luke Dale-Roberts at the Saxon will open on May 5 for dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Bookings are essential. The seven-course tasting menu is currently priced at R1 330 for 7-courses (which includes two appetisers) or R2 100 with wine or tea pairing. Dinner served Tuesday to Saturday. For reservations, call (011) 292 6000 or email to [email protected].
IOL, adapted from a press release