South Africa, Cape Town, Wednesday, 13 March 2024 – The Luke Dale Roberts Group of Restaurants, a culinary powerhouse renowned for its innovation and excellence, is introducing prix fixe menus from 29 March until 31 October 2024 at all of the LDR restaurants.

Commencing on 29 March 2024, and running until the 31 October 2024, patrons can relish a delectable four-course lunch experience at The Pot Luck Club in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, The Shortmarket Club in Rosebank, and TTK Fledgelings in Cape Town,  for an extraordinary price of only R450 per person.

SALON restaurant, a new multi-course dining experience by Luke Dale Roberts, is offering a six-course prix fixe menu for lunch and dinner at R795 per person in addition to the signature eleven-course Journey menu.

The Pot Luck Club Cape Town

The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg

The Pot Luck Club CT & JHB – A Crowd Favourite Since 2012  (R450 per person)

The Pot Luck Club, a pioneer in global-inspired small plates, has been a crowd favourite since its inception in 2012 and paved the way for the small-plate trend, with a menu of punchy flavour-forward Asian-inspired plates, memorable cocktails and animated atmosphere. The prix fixe lunch menu include:

·       Roosterkoek served with Whipped Butter, Babaganoush, Harissa, Garlic, Marinated Olives.

·       Fish Sliders  dressed with Mojo Dressing and Miso Mayo.

·       Smoked Beef Fillet with Black Pepper & Truffle Café au Lait.

·       Chickpea and Goats Cheese and Parmesan Fries served with Truffle Aioli & Smoked Ketchup.

·       PLC Sweets Board with Nougat, Salted Chocolate Caramel, Macaroon and Mochi.

The Shortmarket Club Johannesburg

The Shortmarket Club – European Elegance with Asian Influences (R450 per person)

In Johannesburg, The Shortmarket Club offers an upmarket European-style brasserie, presenting modern European cuisine with subtle Asian influences.  The prix fixe lunch menu include:

·       Ciabatta served with smoked butter and wild garlic oil.

·       Thai Sashimi with Pad Thai Dressing, Nuoc Chom, Coconut Yoghurt and Togarashi Mayo.

·       Beef Tartare with Gochujang Dressing, Truffle Mayo and Brioche.

·       Assiette of Pork comprising of Roasted Pork Loin, Smoked Onion purée, Bourbon Jus.

·       Dulce Molten Lava with Chocolate Fondant, Peanut Butter Ice Cream and Peanut Brittle.

SALON Cape Town

SALON – Journey Around the World  (R795 per person)

Salon Restaurant is a new multi-course dining journey by Luke Dale Roberts where guests can experience his take on signature dishes.  Drawing inspiration from countries Luke has travelled to and worked in and ingredients that are intriguing to both him and Executive Chef Carla Schulze, they have created a small, focused, and interactive culinary experience. Guests can look forward to the following prix fixe menu:

·    (MEXICO) Chipotle Tuna Caesar – Chipotle Dressing, Smoked Pineapple, Coriander Snow, Tamale.

·       (BREAD) Olive Twist, Ricotta, Caper Salsa.

·       (LEBANON) Znoud El Sit – Quail, Mutabal, Grape and Preserved Lemon.

·       (ITALY) Tortellini – Kingklip, Prawn, Tomato & Fennel extraction.

·       (KOREA) Beef “Kalbi”- Fillet, Chestnut & Shiitake Rice, Mirin Tea, Ssamjang, Kimchi, Ponzu.

·       (FRANCE) Cherry Clafoutis – Roasted Almond Ice Cream, Cherry Elixir, Chocolate Ganache.

TTK Fledgelings Cape Town

TTK Fledgelings – A Restaurant and Training Ground   (R450 per person)

Formerly home to the renowned restaurant The Test Kitchen, TTK Fledgelings was established with a clear mission: to provide individuals without formal chef or guest service training, but with unwavering passion, the chance to build a career in hospitality. Fledgelings undergo hands-on training in a professional restaurant environment.  Expect a refined yet approachable prix fixe lunch menu:

·       Smoked Trout with Pistachio and Grapefruit Salsa/Cardamon Citrus Crème and Barley Tuille.

·      Kudu Bresaola with Truffle & Garlic Emulsion, Parmesan Shavings and Red Wine Pickled Mushrooms and Chickpea Croutons.

·       Pork Belly with Thai style Butternut Broth, Papaya Salad and Toasted Coconut Flakes.

·       Pear Dessert with Red Wine & Muscadel Poached Pear, Vanilla Ice Cream and Cinnamon Crumb.

All menus are subject to change without notice.  Vegetarian and Pescatarian Menus are available.

About Luke Dale Roberts Group of Restaurants:

The Luke Dale Roberts Group of Restaurants was founded by acclaimed chef Luke Dale Roberts, a name synonymous with some of the finest, most creative and innovative cuisine in Africa. With a quiver full of awards and consistent international recognition since opening The Test Kitchen in 2010, the portfolio  includes  Salon, The Pot Luck Club Cape Town, The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg, The Shortmarket Club, and The Test Kitchen Fledgelings.  The group is dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect a fusion of global inspirations and culinary creativity.

To book your table and to explore the menus from the various restaurants vist www.lukedaleroberts.com

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