Chef Reuben Riffel has stepped things up at his premier address One&Only Cape Town eatery – ahead of the summer season.
Fresh off the plane from a fact-finding and tasting mission to the US, the resort’s celebrity chef Reuben Riffel is brimming with ideas for a menu with new vision at Reuben’s One&Only. Regulars can expect the eatery’s signature focus on fresh, local ingredients and plenty of clean flavours but the menu will be taking on a new direction too.
Where the menu was quite big before, I’ve reduced it and really pushed our focus on amazing seasonal ingredients. We’ve refined things a lot and there’s more seafood too – don’t worry though, the signatures like chilli squid and slow roasted pork belly will remain. – Reuben Riffel.
Diners can expect mouth-watering new signatures on the ‘less is more’ menu – look out for stars such as roasted kingklip with prawns and fennel cream, slow cooked cured salmon with star anise, orange and vanilla as well as the pan fried scallops with cauliflower créme and pancetta with miso corn. Plating too has undergone a rethink at Reuben’s, and in keeping with international trends, simplified presentation lets the magnificent local ingredients sing.
Showcasing this philosophy in the best possible light, two excellent tasting menus have been created boasting five delicious courses that are available for R795 and R1095 per person. A sommelier will be more than happy to recommend wines that balance each dish perfectly.
We’re discovering more amazing suppliers and producers every week – from vegetable growers to cheese makers and artisan meat curers, and it’s exciting to share their offerings on the menu. – Reuben Riffel.
Of course, the 5000-strong cellar at Reuben’s reflects the emphasis on provenance too – with scores of choices from some of South Africa’s maverick cellar masters, selected by master sommelier Luvo Ntezo.
A chef on the move and at the forefront of flying the flag for local South African cuisine and flavours, Reuben’s passion is sure to delight diners this summer at his One&Only Cape Town eatery. To reserve your table at Reuben’s One&Only Cape Town, call (27) (21) 431 4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
