In the vibrant heart of the ancient cookie mill in Cape Town, a culinary revolution continues to develop. Salon, the creation of the famous restorer Luke Dale Roberts and the executive chef Carla Schulze, has quickly become a lighthouse of innovative high quality restoration, offering a culinary experience of several layers that celebrates both the global influences and the rich seasonal generosity of the corporal.

Since opening its doors in 2023, Salon has refined what it means to dinner with style, transforming his space into an elegant sanctuary with crispy white tablecloths, custom table and striking glassware. The evolutionary menu of the restaurant, which is a testimony of two decades of culinary exploration of Dale Roberts, now puts an even greater emphasis on seasonality. As a result, take advantage of the coolest ingredients in its peak and elevate them with an international style.

A flavor trip, rooted at stations

The journey of the living room begins with a delicious variety of snacks, each combined with seasonal cocktails that cause the palate. During the winter months of Cape, for example, diners can enjoy shrimp tacos inspired by Thai with vibrant local citrus, followed by more terrestrial delights such as teeth full of truffles in a rich Celeriac broth or a Japanese Japanese artichoke jerén inspired by Japanese. They complete the selection cured by experts with a dish of Wagyu Biltong on Chestnut and Mebreot, which is a wink to local inheritance and ingredients.

Although these delights may seem substantial enough to serve as food, they are simply an tempting introduction to the main event: an election between the overall tasting menu of eight dishes or the six -plates explorer menu. Each dish is a master class in harmony, which shows the best local products merged with global culinary wisdom.

A master class in culinary art

Each dish in Salon tells a story, creating a carefully cured narrative where the beauty of seasonal ingredients occupies the center of the stage. For example, from the shaved cheeses served next to the plateau to the burning duck suzette with citrus emulsion, the gastronomic experience is raised by a reflective and theatrical service. Dale Roberts, known for its balance between entertainment and kitchen, believes in the service that improves the flavor and presentation of the dish. Consequently, it ensures that the theater remains in service and does not become a distraction.

One of the exclusive touches of the restaurant is the crab cannoli inspired by the Sicilian, which is finished with a frozen nitro wooden plague dram. This creates a playful but sophisticated fusion of visual art and flavor. In addition, this commitment to innovation, which is rooted with respect to the tradition and generosity of the season, permeates all aspects of food.

The perfect combination: wine, cocktails and spirit

Guidando the diners through this culinary landscape is Tadiswa Chikwanha, the award -winning Sumiller of Salon. An expert born in Zimbabwe with extensive praise and local qualifications of Vine & Spirit Education Trust of the United Kingdom, Chikwanha meticulously pairing wine and non -alcoholic to complement each course. Its selection, which includes Boutique Cape wines and seasonal cocktails, improves instead of masking the nuances of the kitchen.

After the food, the guests can enjoy the 'Cup car', a lovely service on the table with local liquors and liquors. From Brandies aged to fiery 'mocker' and creamy yellow, this final gesture celebrates the energetic heritage of Cape, and the roots of the restaurant. Timely, The Clossing Sweet is a macaron of Romany cream, a nostalgic wink to the culinary history of the city.

A culinary destination for all stations

The spirit of Salon is one of the rooted elegance, which means that it is a place where culinary art celebrates the changing stations and the unique sense of the place offered by Cape Cape. For example, with menus with a price of R1690 for the experience of complete tasting and R875 for the winter explorer, complemented by pairing optional drinks, provides an accessible entry door but refined in a world of sophisticated gastronomy.

Open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, Salon is redefining good food in Cape Town, a place where art, innovation and tradition converge to create an experience as memorable as masterful. For reservations, visit Salontct.co.za or communicate directly with the team.

In the city, that is a wonder of natural beauty and cultural wealth, Salon stands out as a testimony of the extraordinary potential of seasonal and rooted cuisine, a true destiny for connoisseurs and explorers equally.