Fine diners in Gauteng can look forward to new inspiration at The Orient Boutique Hotels restaurant, Mosaic. The mother-daughter team behind this fine dining establishment, Mari and Chantell Dartnall, recently returned from a culinary tour of Europe which included a visit to the enigmatic Paul Bocuses LAuberge du Pont de Collognes in Lyon.

Inspired by their continental experiences as well as international trends to move away from stuffy fine dining towards a more relaxed style of cooking, Chantels new menu includes such simple yet interesting combinations as poached foie gras crème brûlée with Ugandan vanilla cappuccino and Butterfish served in tomato tea.

Diners can choose from a two- to four-course a la carte menu or the adventurous nine-course degustation menu.

Price per head: Nine-course degustation menu between R365 and R395 excluding wine; a la carte two-course menu between R160 and R175 excluding wine.

Mosaic
Francolin Conservation Area,  Elandsfontein, Crocodile River Valley
Call 012-371 1190