{"id":22297,"date":"2025-10-03T11:23:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/?p=22314"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:23:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:23:01","slug":"dining-worth-the-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/dining-worth-the-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Dining worth the drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the perfect excuse to head to Sandton? The newly launched Lacuna Bistro menu at The Maslow Hotel is all about South African favourites with a twist \u2014 ideal for a romantic date night, business lunch or a catch-up with the girls.<\/p>\n<p>A new menu has been launched, which draws its inspiration from Sandton\u2019s unique position as both South Africa\u2019s financial hub and a melting pot of cultures. The one-of-a-kind offering is designed to appeal to a diverse audience of international travellers, corporate guests, and local diners who appreciate both comfort and sophistication.<\/p>\n<p>At its heart, the menu celebrates South Africa\u2019s culinary heritage while embracing global flavours to create dishes that feel both familiar and exciting. Traditional influences are woven throughout. The style is distinctly local in heritage, yet globally refined \u2014 a balance that reflects the spirit of modern Sandton.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese touches anchor the menu in South African identity while elevating it to suit a cosmopolitan, business-focused clientele,\u201d says Food &amp; Beverage Manager Ofentse Morake. \u201cIf we had to capture it in one phrase, it\u2019s Mediterranean with a twist \u2013 refined yet accessible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Equally important is the use of seasonal and locally sourced produce, which ensures freshness and sustainability while showcasing the rich agricultural landscape of South Africa. Charred seasonal vegetables, nut brittles, green beans, sugar snaps, baby spinach, and local cheeses highlight the bounty of local farmers. Seasonal adaptability ensures that the menu remains vibrant and dynamic throughout the year, offering returning guests something fresh on each visit.<\/p>\n<p>Global influence is reflected in dishes like truffle-infused beef tartare, butter chicken fettuccine, gnocchi with butternut and chorizo, and chocolate opera cake, which balance international familiarity with local personality. This fusion speaks to Sandton\u2019s role as a crossroads of cultures and business, where global tastes meet South African hospitality.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-22297 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/ofentse-morake-food-beverage-manager-the-maslow-sandton\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/10\/Ofentse-Morake-Food-Beverage-Manager-The-Maslow-Sandton-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/thokozane-shongwe-executive-sous-chef-the-maslow-sandton-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/2-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/10\/2-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/10\/1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>In essence, the menu is a culinary bridge between cultures, marrying local heritage, seasonal South African produce, and global cuisine application. It is crafted to provide comfort, sophistication, and a sense of place \u2013 whether guests are local professionals, international guests, or leisure diners seeking a taste of modern Sandton.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are several hero ingredients and techniques on our menu that tell a bigger story about local sourcing, sustainability, and culinary craft,\u201d says Morake.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Pap \u201cParancini\u201d with Chakalaka Pur\u00e9e is a playful reimagining of South Africa\u2019s most traditional staple, pap. Instead of serving it plainly, it is transformed into golden, parmesan-dusted spheres \u2013 like Italian arancini. The base is humble maize meal, but the execution is elevated. This celebrates South African heritage in a modern, business-hotel context, showing that local ingredients can compete on the same stage as international fine-dining classics.<\/p>\n<p>The tartare saved with fishcakes nods to Cape Malay spice traditions\u2014mild curry, tangy pickle, aromatic warmth\u2014layered into a familiar Western format. It highlights the fusion history of South African cuisine, influenced by spice routes and migration, while keeping it approachable to international guests.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cFrom the Coals\u201d section celebrates open-flame cooking, which is central to South African food culture (braai). Sauces like sheba (tomato and onion relish), chimichurri, and peri cream showcase local and global flavour traditions, and tie into the communal culture of the braai, while offering precise, consistent execution for a business-dining environment.<\/p>\n<p>If Morake and his right-hand man, Executive Sous Chef Thokozane Shongwe had to recommend a perfect food and wine pairing from the new menu it would be the signature Maslow Beef Short-Rib Lasagna with Boschendal Nicolas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur overnight-braised beef short rib is layered between silky pasta sheets, rich b\u00e9chamel, and parmesan snow \u2014 a refined take on a comforting classic,\u201d says Shongwe. \u201cThe slow braise creates depth and tenderness that lingers with every bite.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paired with Boschendal Nicolas, a Cape blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Merlot, the wine\u2019s dark fruit and spice lift the richness of the ragout, while its smooth tannins mirror the lasagna\u2019s velvety texture, adds Morake. \u201cTogether, the dish and wine create a balance of warmth, elegance, and South African soul \u2014 the taste of comfort elevated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The chefs and their team want guests to walk away feeling a sense of place and belonging. \u201cThe food should spark recognition \u2014 whether it\u2019s the comfort of a milk tart that reminds them of home, or the surprise of pap spheres reimagined in a way they\u2019ve never seen before,\u201d says Morake.<\/p>\n<p>The menu is designed to create a balance of familiarity and discovery; for international guests it must leave a memory of South African flavour that is made into a polished, global dining experience, while locals feel proud to see their food culture lifted in a cosmopolitan way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow The Maslow Hotel on\u00a0<\/strong>Facebook:<a href=\"https:\/\/url.za.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/qiwcC2RJoZsO4YMLU2squ51wM1?domain=facebook.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@TheMaslowSandton <\/a>or Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/url.za.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/-LkuC3lJp8h0PknjUQt6uQZMSP?domain=instagram.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sun_themaslow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the perfect excuse to head to Sandton? 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