I loved Reuben Riffel’s first cookbook, ‘Reuben Cooks’.
Its easy style and wonderful photography were an insight into the man, and you really got a feel for his personal and food philosophy from reading it.
So it’s with great interest that I’ll drool over the pages of his second book, “Reuben Cooks Local”, which goes on sale [...]
The memorable moments of 2010 have been done in alphabetical order – all the
experiences were special in their own way.
1. BIZERCA,Granny Smith apple sorbet, with Calvados. Guaranteed to titillate
the most jaded of tastebuds.
2. CRISTOPHE’S,Stellenbosch. His pork casserole, on a windy winters day, was French
bistro cooking at its best.
3. GAAITJIE in Paternoster – idyllic location, wonderful food, memorable staff,
and Suzi [...]
What is it about firsts?
I never came first in a race, never got a first in an exam, never won first place in a competition.
But there I was on Wednesday, and it seemed to me that all my firsts had arrived at once.
I was eating in Reuben Riffel’s first restaurant in Cape Town. It was his [...]
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As Spill announced three weeks ago, Reuben Riffel is opening at the One and Only Cape Town.
With the termination of Gordon Ramsay’s Maze on July 30th, much admired and talented Chef Reuben will take over the 170 seater restaurant at the Waterfront hotel.
The hall mark of Reuben’s cooking is fantastic punchy flavours jumping off the [...]
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Reuben Riffel is opening at the One and Only in Cape Town.
With the the termination of Gordon Ramsay’s Maze at 6:30am on Friday morning, stage two of the plan now swings into action.
Enter seriously talented and much admired Chef Reuben Riffel, who will take over the 170 seater space at the One and Only.
This will be his third [...]
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