South Africa - from its earliest beginnings - was discovered
out of a quest for spices and ultimately became a melting
pot of colonialist powers, foreign slaves & indigenous
African cultures.
5 major influences found their way into
our cuisine - Portuguese, French, German, Dutch and Indian/Malay,
bringing a “rainbow” of rich flavors and spices
into local game meats and traditional European dishes.
The
word “Braai” is South African for “Barbecue”
or “Grill” and is more than a social custom
in South Africa - it is a way of life. In its essence, a
braai is a gathering of friends and family to enjoy open
air cooking, socializing and hospitality.
Our belief in
the incredible diversity within South African cuisine and
the unique combinations of simple, fresh, distinctly different
ingredients, spices and flavors is what makes it special. The dishes
are prepared in a
novel yet familiar way, implementing the diverse flavors
and combinations of ingredients inherent in the fabric of
South African cuisine and life.
