I practically
work across the street from this awesome little place and I have walked past it
a million times but never once did it cross my mind to actually go inside. From
outside I thought it looked like a new little art gallery. It was only when I saw
a menu of theirs lying at my office that I realized it is actually a new restaurant.
So one day after a work meeting we popped over to Hemelhvijs for some lunch. As
soon as I stepped inside I was mesmerized by all the quirky items decorating this
little space. The Waterkant Street facing side of the restaurant is made up of
predominantly windows, which allows for a lot of natural sunlight to enter and
brighten up the place.
The colour scheme
in this place is very earthy. Think wood, charcoal, white and some fresh green
plants. There is so much glass in the restaurant that at times you’re not sure
where the ends of the room are!
They have a small
menu which seems to change according to the seasons. The tuna sounded
delectable and the waiter assured me that it was fresh so that’s what I ordered.
Seared tuna dressed with ginger, lime,
sweet soy, roasted peanuts and fragrant leaves. It was absolutely amazing! Perfectly
cooked and complimented by that yummy dressing they prepared it in. It was
accompanied with quite unusual side dishes. A fragrant leaf salad and sliced
green apple drizzled with a wholegrain mustard dressing. Both went surprisingly
well with the Tuna. I think its intend was to emphasize the freshness of the
tuna.
Their baked goods
looked amazing! So much so that after two glasses of wine I threw caution to
the wind and had some of their Lemon Meringue!
Another one of my soft spots! It was delicious! Just enough of a lemon flavour not
to leave your face sour, with a nice thick biscuit crust.
I will definitely
be back there and take some of my friends with next time as I don’t think any
of them have heard about Hemelhvijs either!
Yours in fun
& new adventure,
Elly D
71 Waterkant
Street
Cape Town
021-418 2042
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