Southern Sun Newlands Café is Doing a Locally-inspired Winter Menu

Southern Sun Newlands Café is making a case to head out to their hidden Newlands eatery for lazy lunches and dinners in Cape Town for the colder weather. Their winter menu under the direction of Executive Chef Sihle Dlamini brings together familiar comfort foods with a modern edge.

It’s easy to overlook Southern Sun Newlands Café, quietly hidden in the popular hotel along the main road. This restaurant in Newlands is the perfect place to settle in for an extended meal or pause for a quick glass of wine.

What’s on the Winter 2024 menu at Southern Sun Newlands Café

Executive Chef Sihle Dlamini at Southern Sun Newlands Café is serious about nose-to-tail cooking and infuses each dish on the seasonal menu with his own brand of authenticity. Chef Sihle’s journey into cooking started in his grandmother’s kitchen in Ulundi, Kwazulu-Natal and led to leading hotel restaurants.

Wholesome and hearty new additions on the menu include a stuffed bone marrow with a beef reduction served separately, beetroot and charred butternut salad with goat’s cheese, and much more. For a truly South African twist, try the crispy peri peri chicken livers with a mini iDombolo (steamed bread) and a tomato sauce. And the Newlands Grill features a mini braai platter with a premium fillet steak, tender beef liver, a slice of pap tart layered with chakalaka, boerewors, and a lamb chop.

“Our Winter menu at Southern Sun Newlands Café is a celebration of South African culinary diversity,” says, General Manager at Southern Sun Newlands. “Chef Sihle’s innovative approach and flair bring a fresh perspective to our dining experience. We invite guests to cosy up and savour the rich flavours of Winter in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for easy dining and casual drinks. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, our Winter menu promises a gastronomic adventure.”