There is great culinary and hospitality excitement on its way for both locals and internationals alike, as the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg opens its doors at the end of the year.
Not satisfied with the usual one or two dining options, The Westcliff is offering five.
Flames
Open for all day, casual, unpretentious eating, they describe it as “a relaxed, cosy spot”. The large, sunny terrace will be perfect for a sundowners and snacks, or for the occasional jol, I mean, party. As there is an outdoor braai (barbeque) area, this will make up the majority of the menu, but you can also expect to some reinterpreted South African classics and international favourites.
View
“At View, the food – and not the chef – is the star,” Gieselmann says of his signature restaurant. Without the pompous frills and foam, the high-end French-accented menu offers refined but contemporary cuisine. International design firm Blacksheep (who Jamie Oliver uses) has created this beauty.
The Cellar Door
An intimate dining venue highlighting South Africa’s best wines paired with local cheeses, grilled meats and seafood.
Après-Spa
A relaxed rooftop bar and lounge for snacks and drinks before and after spa treatments, or the perfect spot to share glass of wine with friends.
Westcliff Deli
The neighbourhood’s new street-side café offers gourmet sandwiches and salads, and is the ideal spot for an early morning coffee.
The Executive Chef, Dirk Gieselmann, has served as Chef de Cuisine at the famed Michelin three-star Auberge de l’Ill restaurant for seven years, as well as stints at La Réserve de Beaulieu and Le Negresco in Nice, the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort in Papeete and Le Cirque in New York City. While he may have international roots, he’s committed to sourcing only local, seasonal ingredients
“I’ve been blown away by the quality and variety of ingredients and wines available in South Africa” he says. Yeah well, we coulda told you that!
