Spice Route creator to open new foodie playground at the Silo District

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Spice Route creator to open new foodie playground at the Silo District

Friday, September 29th, 2017 by Lindsay September

With the opening of the Zeitz MOCAA museum, The Silo District at the V&A Waterfront is one of the hottest new precincts in Cape Town. Opening on Friday 6 October, The Yard is the latest addition, and is set to be a brand new playground for foodies. Labelling themselves a “hybrid concept store”, the space will house several sit-down dining options, plus items for purchase, including delicatessen goods; chocolates; homemade pasta; and cheeses; as well as homeware.

The Silo District’s newest emporium, opening soon. Photo supplied.

The deli and coffee bar is where you’ll find iced tea, flavoured water and beans from Rosetta Roastery Coffee. Offerings from the salad and warm buffet section, located beside the coffee bar, will change daily. There is also a bar for after-work drinks and cocktails. The fine dining section of The Yard meanwhile, will offer numerous dishes influenced by Oriental, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Indian flavours. All this can be enjoyed while overlooking the harbour.

The inspiration for the fusion of flavours come from the minds of Bisogno and Singh. Photo supplied.

This emporium is the brainchild of Abigail Bisogno, who also created the Spice Route, and her partner GP Singh. Their different heritages – with Abigail hailing from the winelands and GP from India – is what inspired The Yard. Abigail explains: “GP and I share a vision and passion for Euro-Asian cuisine that seeks to unify Asia-Indian-European flavours.” That love for fusion is evident from the mix of flavours that will be available on the fine dining menu.

The sit-down fine dining area of The Yard. Photo supplied.

The Yard will open on 6 October for breakfast in the space directly beneath the Silo District’s Virgin Active.

Several different items will be available for sale. Photo supplied.

5 Comments

Martin greenspan
October 2, 2017

Unbelievable i wish you guys so well..u r unputdownable. Regards. Martin

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Don Collopy
October 2, 2017

Amazing with Abigail’s flair and attention to detail and GiGis support this new venture has all the ingredients to fly . Enjoy and have plenty of fun . Don

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Fiona Sacks
October 3, 2017

I can’t wait to see Abi’s new creative expression. I love foodie adventures and when great food is mixed with a keen curatorial eye and an appreciative audience the result is magical.
Build it and they will come – Abi thank you for building it, we will come and enjoy the fruits of your passion.

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Peter K. Parkinson
October 4, 2017

Hi Abs ! All sounds amazing & can,t wait to savor the delights of The Yard! I wish you every success and am positive no question about it with you & your Team at the helm !! Have FUN !! Parky!!

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sharief parker
October 11, 2017

hi Abigail and Gurpeet
wishing you all the success in your new venture! i’m convinced you will do well…just make sure GIGI pays for his meals!
Gurpeet, i’ll see you tonight.

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