Authentic yet lavish comfort food, attention to detail and meticulous hospitality is what you can expect at The Black Rabbit, writes Katrine Anker-Nilssen.
Amidst a buzz of excited patrons, surrounded by attentive staff and a warm and cosy ambiance, a wonderful feeling of being home away from home enveloped me on the grand opening night of our new favourite neighbourhood brasserie, The Black Rabbit.
I savoured every bite of the best prepared and presented kingklip I have ever had. It was so good, I was actually tempted to lick the plate. Poached in a copper pot with garam masala spices, coconut milk, jasmine rice and coriander – this dish was truly out of this world. And don’t get me started on the ridiculously indulgent yet comforting dessert, whose flavours and fragrance took me straight back to childhood memories of making Christmas cookies with my dad. I had the carrot cake trifle; served in a class, soaked in ginger and layered with mascarpone and crunchy candied pecans. Heavenly!
What I love about The Black Rabbit – apart from the beautiful homely interior and incredible hospitality – is that the menu is seasonal and created to ensure that only the very best quality ingredients are used. Chris has enthusiastically committed to changing the menu four times a year. This is something many restaurants have forgotten the importance of, and will without doubt keep things fresh and interesting.
I had a hard time deciding what to eat from the winter menu, as everything was both tempting and unique. I can’t wait to see what else Chris and his team has in store for us as winter turns into spring, summer and autumn. Judging by the lack of available tables over the next few months, I have every faith that this new kid on the block will be a great success and treasured by our community.
The Black Rabbit is open for lunch daily from 11.30am and dinner till 9.30pm.
FOR MORE INFO:
- Lillies Quarter, 14 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest; 031 765 3059
- www.theblackrabbit.co.za