TRINITONIAN ONLINE JAN 2018

ALUMNUS
Why did you leave?
I wanted to travel, so after I left Taste Kitchen, that’s what I
did. But, just before I left, a friend (who also worked at Taste
Kitchen) and I decided to seriously think about opening our own
restaurant. We had joked about opening a restaurant, never
thinking anything would materialise, and if it did that it would
probably be a little pastry shop or a small burger place, nothing
big. Then one day she called and said “Let’s do this” and we
started to think about our way to create the restaurant.
And Smak was born!
Yes, it was. When I got back from overseas, we hit the ground
running, found a spot, started renovating and four months
later we opened the doors to “Smak”, our delicatessen and
restaurant.
Are you inspired by having your own place?
I really love being at the head of the creative side. I am creative
and it feels like my whole life I would say “I want to do this”,
and people would say, “No you can’t do that”. Being in charge
of creativity means I have the freedom to do what I feel inspired
to do.
What are some of your best creations?
Some of my favourite creations are entremets – a French-style
layered cake. We make them every day. They’re made up of
cake, mousse, custard and a glaze. With these four elements,
I can be incredibly creative. I can go anywhere from creating a
classic coffee and vanilla cake, to a Bride Marshmallow Cake,
with a marshmallow mousse and a honeycomb custard.
Stop, you’re killing us! What is important to you?
Freedom! Most people don’t have the opportunity to say, “I
want to do this today” and then to just do it. I do.
Smak
Every item on the menu is made to order, including handmade
pasta. Smak delicatessen brews fresh coffee every day, using
their own brand, Uber Coffee. Guests can enjoy anything from
the traditional decadence to something different and quirky.
021 824 5023 / 021 418 3266
info@smak.co.za
22 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
www.smak.co.za
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