Luke Dale-Roberts pop-up restaurant at the Saxon will close at the end of March for an extensive refurbishment to reopen in May.
Diners can expect a completely new design aesthetic by Sandalene Dale-Roberts, Luke’s fashion and interior designer wife. the current space will be transformed into a modern room embracing the South African aesthetic. Dale-Roberts is delighted at the prospect of sharing his culinary skills and signature restaurant experience with Johannesburg diners.
A fantastic menu is also on the shelves Already artists Mark Rautenbach and Pete Eastwood, whose works are to be seen at The Test Kitchen in Cape Town, are featured in the space.Luke Dale-Roberts at the Saxon will open on 5 May for dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Bookings are essential.
Luke Dale-Roberts is one of South Africa’s most celebrated chefs. Synonymous with innovative gastronomic creations, fresh flavours and consistent excellence, Luke is a busy man. He is the owner of The Test Kitchen in Cape Town’s vibrant Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, offers expert consultancy and external catering for exclusive events and still manages to cook the occasion feast at home.
Luke’s culinary creations are for the discerning diner in search of imagination and superb technique. He starts with the thought that, “A dish has to be understandable and have bold flavours. From that I build it and add textures and presentation. I’m always tweaking and refining to find a dish’s full potential. My mantra is ‘taste, taste, taste!”
