Roots

Back to our roots

Roots is situated on a game farm that is home to the Forum Homini boutique hotel, about an hours drive from Jo'burg. The atmosphere is relaxed yet refined, as is the food. Roots is an experience of note - the only thing you’ll need is good company, a good appetite and unrushed time...

The 6-course set menu served on Sundays (accompanied by live jazz) changes weekly, with many ingredients being sourced from the local game farm. We recommend the accompanying wine "teasers" - a fair measure of good wines that complement each dish, passionately explained by Philippe, the chef patron.
We started off with a crocodile pate, served with olive marmalade & foie gras. Next was the delicious seared salmon with asparagas, hollandaise sauce & pesto. Definitely one of the best courses of the day! Another favourite was the duck, served with watercress, basil & topped with a tempura prawn. A taste sensation. The presentation of each course and the portion size is just right.

The meal was completed by three average deserts. Don't leave without enjoying a café & cigar. The coffee comes with the best biscotti & nougat...

Until we eat again,

Your taste buds,

Dimitrion

Cuccina Italiana

Buona sera, signor Paolo!

The occasion: Sasha’s (Dimitri’s wife) birthday. Contemplating whether Cucina Italiana would live up to our expectations from our first visit, we decided to invite her clan of friends across to this small restaurant in Parkmore. We weren’t disappointed. The authenticity of the restaurant created by its décor, reasonably priced food and atmosphere is complemented by the charm, character and voice of the owner, Paolo (and a lot of good, cheap Italian wine!)
This is the best place to go if you don’t feel like deciding what to eat – since Paolo will voluntarily decide for you! The bresaola’s always a good starter and for mains, our favourites are the prawn pasta and the gnocchi with your preference of sauce. Paolo insists that all his pastas are fresh & home made.
We never got round to desert, but always managed one or two espresso coretto’s (espresso with grappa). Add a few Amaro Montenegro’s, a great tasting digestive, and you’ll be singing “Buona Sera, Signiorina” and “O Sole Mio” with Paolo!
Make sure you book over weekends for a table in the evening, since it’s normally full and not the biggest restaurant. For more details, check out http://www.yourtastebuds.com/

Until we eat again.

Your Taste Buds,

DimitrIon


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For their telephone number and address please email us: dimitri@dimitrion.com

Scusi

Another week has gone by and we still loving this weather...and the great food that winter offers.
Please read The Times today on page 2.


The photos below are the top meals that you will find at Scusi. The full article will be published soon.

Please remember that no restaurants have paid us for our comments or for our meals. (That does not mean that we would like some restaurants to advertise on: http://www.yourtastebuds.com/, email us at: dimitri@dimitrion.com)

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“The Boss“


Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the zoo lake bowling club, lies one of our favourite spots. Whenever we’re in the mood for an entertaining evening accompanied by good wine, atmosphere and the best ribs in Joburg, Scusi in tree lined suburb of Parkview is the place that comes to mind. Ribs? Not an ideal place for a first date; everything else on the menu can be eaten with more finesse. Add to this the secret ingredient, Grant, the Boss (always wearing a Boss T-shirt). He will make you feel at home from the moment you step into his establishment. and make himself feel at home at your table.

For a less messy option go all out and indulge in the duck, another house speciality (a little expensive), or the fillet or salmon. Ask for the great risotto accompaniment instead of chips. For a lighter & more “easy on the pocket” option, the burgers are great.

To end off a great meal, the deserts are masterfully crafted. Don’t leave without sipping on an espresso – they’re almost as good as those made by the baristas in Italia.

Eat with your eyes on www.yourtastebuds.com

Until we eat again,

Your Taste Buds,

DimitrIon

Tashas

Below are some photos of our first article in The Times newspaper. (Please read the full un-edited article below photos)

The restaurant is called Tashas in Atholl Square. (Just off Katherine Street, Johannesburg)

Please let us know of your experiences there.... (Click on the comments little button)

Until We Eat Again,
DimitrION

The Full Un-Edited Article:

“Your Taste Buds”

Another week of eating and spending time in the sun. It’s the end of May and the weather is still the best! Sitting at Tasha’s at Atholl Square for brunch with a friend of ours we told him the great news of our foodie blog hitting the big Times… his first words were “no, not another review”. That made us think, “We’re not the same, are we?”
We contemplated this deep and philosophical uncertainty over the best Fredo Cappuccino outside the motherland. Luckily we know the menu well enough that it didn’t distract us from watching the passing trade. Dimitri, the handsome bald guy, loves Tasha’s toasted chicken panini with a side order of chips with tzatziki. For a more breakfast brunch than lunch brunch Ion (the more handsome guy) tucked into the filled pita breakfast – the best. But don’t take our word for it, eat with your eyes on http://www.yourtastebuds.com/

YourTasteBuds.com is here to take you on a journey of discovering the best in culinary delights in our country. Through our eyes and that of the lens, we will provide insight into what we consider to be worthy of satisfying your taste buds.

Until we eat again,

Your Taste Buds,

DimitrIon