02. Who are we?
www.solms-delta.co.za/restaurant/
From the glass floor affording a view of the archaeological substructure of a 1740 wine cellar to the innovative menu, Fyndraai -, an exciting new restaurant with a local twist, on the Solms-Delta wine estate outside Franschhoek, combines historical ingredients with contemporary tastes. The cuisine, like its adventurous wines and atmospheric farmstead, lives up to the Solms-Delta claim of being proudly Hiervandaan (‘from this place’).
Dishes explore the diverse culinary heritage of the Cape, uniting European, Asian and African flavours in a fusion of tradition and creativity. Elements of Afrikaner boerekos, with its strong ‘Cape Malay’ (slave) influences, are blended with ingredients favoured by the Khoi nomads who lived in the Franschhoek Valley thousands of years ago. All appetisingly plated for maximum eye and taste appeal.
Chef Shaun Schoeman is Franschhoek born and bred and the latest in the line-up of top local culinary talent. He brings to Fyndraai a sound classical background, leavened by inventive flair and enticing presentation. He believes strongly that food can unite people; can make South Africans proud of their diverse heritage.
