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Prepare to drool! We have put together a shortlist of the top eats, treats and drinks in our city by the sea.
Gin for the Win
Gin aficionados will love the mobile drinks trolley at 101 Meade Restaurant and Bar in George. Happy chefs, Ben and Jeremy Gibbs, invite their guests to sample a range of craft gin inspired cocktails from the cart. “We designed the gin trolley to increase table interaction,” says Ben, “the trolley rolls up and guests are invited to learn about regional gins, smell the botanical ingredients and taste some superb cocktails”. The vintage rolling bar-cart showcases a range of local craft gins distilled in the Garden Route including Harmony Honeybush Gin, Phantom Craft and Black Mountain Karoo Gin. Ben and Jeremy agree that guests love the touch of theatre that the gin trolley brings to the dining tables. Catch Meade’s rolling bar service for an aperitif before the dinner service daily from 5pm. The ‘Lady Lemon Gin Cocktail’ features Black Mountain Karoo Flora Gin with elderflower and rose petal notes, raspberry syrup, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and soda water.
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Coffee Interlude
Freshly roasted and ground coffee is at its best when sipped with something delicious on the side. Those serious about their coffee will jump at the pairing experience at Pause Coffee. Energetic baristas host tastings by appointment at the Pause roastery at the Timberlake Organic Village, outside Wilderness. This is a fun and immersive experience, aimed at educating the palette. Pause focuses on serving single origin speciality coffees, brewing the beans manually with a Kalita Wave Dripper. Coffee lovers can sample the fruity Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Adado. Flavours of cherry, plum, milk chocolate and lemon drops roll over the tongue and it carries a sweet aroma of roasted pineapple. The El Salvadorian brew has hints of orange, caramel and fudge. Sip it black with soft cranberry and almond nougat. The Columbian espresso has rich bold flavours of chocolate and red fruit, brought out beautifully with slices of sweet dried naartjie.
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Unbeatable Brunch
Without any doubt the best brunch in George can be found on Saturday mornings at the Outeniqua Farmer’s Market. Showcasing the best mouth-watering local produce, as well as a large variety of craft stalls, this market is popular with locals as a weekend hang-out. Live music, acres of parking, a huge kiddies play area and plentiful shaded seating make this a true weekend winner. Sample the crunchy salted fried potato chips on a stick. Giant beef burgers are a brilliant mid-morning hunger buster. Smoothies, iced pineapple juice and yoghurt cups are on offer for health buffs. You’ll find a full farm breakfast with boerewors, bacon, tomato relish and toast. Those with a sweet tooth can choose from a selection of sinful pancakes, muffins, tarts or the totally decadent Belgian chocolate waffles from Wicked Waffles. The queue for warm crunchy churros filled with toffee or chocolate sauce is well worth the wait. Traditional syrupy koeksisters and fresh coffee are a firm favourite. Afrikaans people over a certain age can be seen drooling over warm bowls of the South African heritage dish, melkkos, sprinkled liberally with cinnamon and sugar. Nibble on classic South African staples like homemade buttermilk rusks, vetkoek and biltong. Visitors can stock up on fresh vegetables, artisan bread and free range chicken within a few paces.
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