Grei at the Saxon Hotel loosely translates from Portuguese as “a society of people” which aims to blend together Chef Candice’s love of unusual pairings, passion for herbaceous flavours and signature style of intricately-plated dishes.
Centred around a palate of grey tones, Chef Candice Philip’s new fine-dining restaurant promises to be a vivid burst of colour for local and international food lovers.
Chef Candice, who has been with the Saxon for over a decade, will be opening the doors of her very own restaurant on 19 April 2018.
The Food
Appropriately, her menu will have the smell and flavour of the herbs running through it.
Dishes will feature unusual pairings and natural, succulent flavours.
The menu will highlight the three key flavours from each dish and convey a different colour with each course.
The menu will be available as a six-courses, paired with a combination of international and local wines.
There will also be a non-alcoholic pairing option as well as vegetarian- and pescatarian-suited menus.
The Décor
Grei’s décor will celebrate texture and, fittingly, different tones of grey.
From feature-walls with fur and beading to textured tablecloths and carpets.
The muted tones will create a calm, sophisticated atmosphere for the colour of the dishes to stand out.
Chef Candice, who was intimately involved in the design conceptualisation and installation was inspired by the Scandinavian’s simple, minimal and sophisticated approach to plating, food and restaurants.
The space will be classic and elegant, but also understated and unintimidating.
The Location
The intimate, 32-seater restaurant will be located upstairs at the Saxon Hotel in Sandhurst.
It will overlook the trees and indigenous gardens of the five-star location.
The restaurant also features a small private dining room and retains its open-theatre kitchen which has become synonymous with the space.
Elements of the unusual
Chef Candice intends to bring elements of the unusual to Grei’s dining experience – from the spelling of the restaurant’s name, the menu layout all the way through to the paired ingredients in the dishes.
Philip will be supported by sous chef Wynand van Wyk, and her experienced team.
Grei will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 18h30. Reservations are essential.
To book call +27 11 292 6000.
