I’ve been patiently (OK I lie, I’m not patient in any way hehe)… anxiously waiting then… for Gourmet Boerie to open since hearing the first rumour of it’s future existence like months and months back.
The thought of my favourite food getting a fabulous high fashion makeover was just too much excitement for me to bear!
When I then finally got my invite to their official launch, I was the happiest girl on the planet. Like possibly, just possibly, even happier than when Zara finally opened in Cape Town. Yup, I love boerie rolls that much. 🙂
I joined the party after the COSMO Summer event and was totally blown away at how busy it was. I mean this place was absolutely buzzing. Clearly there are lots of people, who like me, just can’t resist a juicy piece of sausage on a roll. Mmmmmm.
Decor wise, Gourmet Boerie is fresh & inviting with long wooden tables & benches, green & orange pops of colour and interesting lamp shades hanging from above. Oh and get this, for the sports fanatics, they have two 53” high definition plasma screens and for the interweb addicts, they have free Wifi. Nice, very nice.
Throughout the evening we got to sample awesome mini boerie rolls covering a good selection from their menu. They were the perfect size to inhale in just one go (and trust me, I did):
Oh yeah…. sooooo damn good…
I really loved the Gorgonzola (Creamy gorgonzola sauce with poached pear, caramelised pecan nuts and rocket), the Shroom Sauce (Creamy mushroom sauce with fresh herbs and cos lettuce), the Mexicano (Tomato salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño chilli, coriander and cos lettuce) and the Pure Sophistication (Caramelised onion, goats’ cheese, roast cherry tomatoes, basil pesto and rocket). Seriously doesn’t that all sound crazy good? For the full menu, you can hop on over here.
The wine & local craft beer was also flowing all night and we even got to sample some mini desserts. Gourmet Boerie’s dessert menu has all the classic South African desserts: milk tart, malva pudding, apple crumble and even koeksisters. Aaaah, koeksister syrup runs through my veins I tell you. 😉
The crowd was entertained by DJ talent Lady M, Nick Turner from Sons of Trout and Adrian Brand from Springbok Nude Girls – which all added to the great vibe of the evening.
Comedian & MC, Paul Snodgrass, was also there to add a bit of a chuckle and then Gourmet boerie co-owner (and also the Festival Director of the Rocking the Daisies fest – just so you know), Craig Bright welcomed the crowd and shared the journey that he and Justin Stead embarked on to bring this dream of theirs to fruition.
Paul Snodgrass on the left & Craig on the right.
I have to say, I have sooooo much love for this proudly South African initiative. And I really can’t wait to go back and have a proper sit down meal. I mean who would be able to resist all this temptation:
Photo credit: Charlie Sperring
Things you need to know:
- Boerie prices range from R35 – R60 and each comes with a portion of shoestring chips. And you can also choose between a white, wholegrain or rye bread roll.
- Address: 5 Buitenkloof Studios, 8 Kloof St – right at the bottom of Kloof, across the way from the McDonalds.
- Contact details: enquiries@gourmetboerie.co.za / 021-424-4208
- Opening hours: Tue – Sat from 11am to 10:30pm
Viva la boerie!
xxx
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