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"FOOD is life - it should be enjoyed & celebrated with great care." So says Xolani Mfeka, the dynamic new head chef at Synergy On 7 at Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel & Spa where, seven floors up, a warm minimalist interior of glass, wood and natural colour themes with functionally artful décor allows the eye to follow to the outdoor pool, beyond which lies Cape Town’s cityscape. "I'm a complex person who thrives under pressure and lives by my morals. I believe what makes one the best at what one does is self belief, drive, motivation, goals and vision," says Xolani.
Growing up in Estcourt, KZN, Xolani's mother was renowned for her home-made vetkoek & pies she sold in town and - after a dream of becoming a pro basketball player ended in a knee injury - inspired him in a career looking after people's appetites. "I preferred the alchemy of food to that of the science lab," he says, "but apart from that and a passion for cooking, everybody has to eat!"
Before long Xolani found himself in the kitchen at the Mount Nelson Hotel "under the watchful eye of the father of South African cuisine, Garth Stroebel" and worked his way up through the stations at top properties throughout SA - including KZN's Beverly Hills and Zimbali Lodge - before returning to the city he has grown to love. And with him, Xolani has brought a style of food which forges contemporary cuisine with a sense of place. It's something he hopes will excite the palates of both international travelers and Capetonians alike. "My style of cooking is very much Contemporary Global Local. I call it Glocal! I also believe in the idea that we are the history of tomorrow and, as cooking evolves, so does the combination of new flavours."
Certainly, on the Synergy On 7 menu you'll find an inventory of exciting new dishes reflecting Xolani's style. Take a Study of Seafood with its wine & saffron mussels, rocket, fennel biscuits and Cajun prawn sates with citrus salsa. Or the Grilled venison loin and sun-dried tomato Feta samp cake with a green vegetable stir fry and a spicy berry coulis, bringing a South African take on classic cuisine.
Synergy On 7 Specials
In The Mix
In The Mix Band from October 08 to March 09, Saturdays from 14h00 to 17h30 and Sundays from 13h00 to 16h00.
Expires 9 March 2009
Lunch
For every four guests, one free. Mondays to Fridays.
Expires 1 January 2009
Dinner
Mondays and Wednesdays: For every four guests, two free.
Fridays: Free cocktail and starter with dinner.
Sundays: For every two guests, one free.
Expires 1 January 2009
Synergy On 7 Customer Reviews
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Awesome
By Jana MurrayAugust 29 2008
What a great evening we had! The food is delicious and the staff are fantastic! My new top-spot in Cape Town!
Exceptional
By C BarnardAugust 29 2008
Pleasantly surprised by this jewel in the sky. Obvious only word of mouth can draw selected few to this gem on the 7th floor of the Hotel. Beautifully decorated and impressive city views.
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