Pretoria - March 22

The art of fine food
We’ve discovered a new fine-dining gem and it’s worth raving about!
Hidden in the leafy suburbs of
Waterkloof Ridge, Tribute Restaurant
at the Apogee Boutique Hotel & Spa is
an absolute gem … a restaurant that
sets high, higher, highest standards in
terms exceptional food and service.
We admit, for a moment, we did find
ourselves debating whether to keep it
a secret or tell everyone we know!
Headed up by chef Clayton Prescott,
Tribute’s new a la carte menu is what
food dreams are made of. With a
decade and a half of experience under
his toque, this executive chef and his
equally brilliant team would like their
‘culinary philosophy, inspiration, and
passion to reflect with each dish they
present’. And it sure does.
Some of the creations on the menu
that scream order-me-order-me are
the grilled aged rib eye served with
crayfish ravioli alongside pickled fennel,
oyster mushroom, pea purée and beef
jus; the cannelloni filled with springbok
loin ragout, glossed with a rich sage
and red wine jus and topped with
teriyaki mushrooms and kale crisps;
and the smoked trout terrine, dressed
with a Dashi and chive vinaigrette with
a herbed blood orange bruschetta,
which is, trust us, absolutely to die for!
The vegetarian options are simply
exquisite … think pickled pineapple
and cilantro Dim Sum with yuzu puree
and a cranberry tuille filled with a
Roquefort crema; chardonnay-braised
leeks, whipped feta, poached pear,
toasted hazelnuts served with sumacdusted
pani puri of crispy ricotta
fritters served with a light green curry
sauce ... veggie yum!
For a sweet ending, we really
recommend the apple Tart Tatin
served with vanilla Chantilly cream,
or the almond and cocoa crumble
topped with 70 per cent dark Callebaut
Cremieux, caramelised hazelnut ice
cream and a butterscotch sauce.
Regardless of whether you’re in the
mood for a hearty or light dish, you
should find something to suit. Local
flavours and ingredients are given a
fresh new twist and the attention to
detail … on point every time.
Chic, minimalist interior, strategically
placed, hand-picked local art and
beautiful views of the city ... definitely,
our go-to option if you want to
impress. Booking is recommended.
Details: Johann Rissik Drive, Waterkloof
Ridge. 012-786-0740 or apogeehotel.co.za
Smoked trout terrine with apple and
fennel Slaw.
Teriyaki pork belly roast.
Sit back, relax and treat yourself to fine foods a the Tribute Restaurant.
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Italian baked cheesecake.
Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. • Images: SUPPLIED.