{"id":10495,"date":"2010-07-27T11:26:20","date_gmt":"2010-07-27T09:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whalecottage.com\/blog\/?p=10495"},"modified":"2010-10-17T12:34:52","modified_gmt":"2010-10-17T10:34:52","slug":"restaurant-review-nook-eatery-celebrates-no-longer-hidden-in-the-corner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/restaurant-news\/restaurant-review-nook-eatery-celebrates-no-longer-hidden-in-the-corner\/","title":{"rendered":"Restaurant Review: Nook Eatery celebrates, no longer hidden in the corner!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Nook Eatery is one of my favourite eateries, and I have always been made to feel welcome since I discovered it a year ago.\u00a0 Today it celebrates its first anniversary (and co-owner Luke’s birthday yesterday).\u00a0\u00a0 From a quiet low-key opening, it has grown into a known\u00a0and loved destination, and having Restaurant Christophe next door, the two restaurants have become a food lovers’ haven on Van Reyneveld Street in Stellenbosch, although they differ vastly.\u00a0 Nook is no longer a hidden corner!<\/p>\n

Co-owner Jessie is the chef, and she takes special pride in preparing everything herself, and sourcing organic foods where she can.\u00a0 Nook has become a popular student lunch stop, and their pizza evenings on Wednesdays, the only day they open at night, are extremely popular.\u00a0\u00a0 They have a collection of\u00a0cream tables and modern silver chairs outside, and on a summery winter’s day this is the ideal spot to watch the student parade.\u00a0 It is enjoyed by non-students too.\u00a0 Luke connects with his customers, often hands-on in\u00a0taking the orders and serving the food, and the regulars\u00a0soon become friends.<\/p>\n

Breakfast starts at 8h30, and scrambled eggs cost a mere R20.\u00a0 Lunch\u00a0is served from 12h00 – 15h00, and one can order the soup of the day –\u00a0sweet potato and pear soup on the day that I was there\u00a0(R30); Croque Monsieur (R35); a Nook Burger, made from free-range beef and served with salad, avocado and fries (R50); toasted sandwiches, made\u00a0with Boerenkaas (R26) or with gypsy ham added (R32), Thai chicken (R35), Roast Beef (R36), and mushroom brushetta (R32).\u00a0 Sweet treats include croissants (R12); massive pain au chocolat (R14); toasted coconut bread (R12); French toast, bacon and syrup (R30); and poached pear and Greek yoghurt (R28).<\/p>\n

The lunch buffet opens at 12h00, and is a recent addition at Nook Eatery, for which those that know and want it come to punctually, before the food runs out.\u00a0 It costs R13 per 100 gram.\u00a0 The buffet changes daily, and on the day I visited Nook it consisted of slow roasted lamb and rice; mushroom, cinnamon and lemon; organic pear and gorgonzola salad; organic lentil and spinach salad; and avocado, tomato and herb salad.\u00a0\u00a0The ‘Wood-Fired Wednesdays” pizza evenings have become an institution, and eleven pizza choices are available, including Argentinian chorizo, avocado and gorgonzola (R62); organic pear, gorgonzola and fresh rocket (R52); anchovies and capers (R50); and four cheese\u00a0– with mozzarella, gruyere, gorgonzola and parmesan (R50).<\/p>\n

The wine list is\u00a0short – De Waal Sauvignon Blanc (R16 by the glass, R65 bottle), Kumala (R18\/R70) and Krone MCC (R20\/R100).\u00a0MAN Vintners\u00a0Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz all cost R70.<\/p>\n

Nook Eatery is highly recommended, for friendly service, an homely atmosphere and excellent healthy food.\u00a0\u00a0 It was selected as the location for the soccer-inspired “League of Glory” TV series<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Nook Eatery<\/strong>,\u00a042 Van Reyneveld Street,\u00a0\u00a0Stellenbosch.\u00a0 Tel (021)\u00a0887-7703. www.nookeatery.co.za<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Free wireless internet.\u00a0\u00a08h00 – 16h00 Monday – Friday, 8h00 – 13h00 Saturday.\u00a0 Pizza evening Wednesdays 18h00 – 21h00.\u00a0\u00a0 On the Stellenbosch Restaurant Route<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nook Eatery is one of my favourite eateries, and I have always been made to feel welcome since I discovered it a year ago.\u00a0 Today it celebrates its first anniversary (and co-owner Luke’s birthday yesterday).\u00a0\u00a0 From a quiet low-key opening, it has grown into a known\u00a0and loved destination, and having Restaurant Christophe next door, the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false},"categories":[124,20,31,21],"tags":[32378,2620,6135,6133,6137,3234,6136,6132,6173,4946,3271,3830,3322,3259,3625,32376,6086,6134,32373,6138],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t