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A Festive Feast from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
“Almost every time we get together with family or friends, the conversation ends up being about food.” -Steve Chen And, [...]
Chocolate and Amarula Mousse Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
Calamari Pasta Salad Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
Raisin Bread Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
Braaied Peri-Peri Spatchcock Chicken from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
5 Cool Things to do In and Around Melkbosstrand
Summer is in full swing, which means people from all over the country and world will be flocking to the [...]
Getting to Know Chef de Partie Robin Wessels
Chef de Partie Robin Wessels was born in Cape Town, but raised in Atlantis- a part of the Mother City [...]
“Smiley” Sheep’s Head Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
Fish Pie Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
Building the Visschuur – Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
In 2018, Damhuis Restaurant released Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House, a collector’s item that features recipes curated by Executive [...]
Getting to Know Sous Chef Jacques du Toit
More often than not, the people behind the scenes don't get the credit they deserve for their work, but we like [...]
The Story Behind Our South African Recipe Book
Damhuis Restaurant in Melkbosstrand is a popular West Coast eatery that serves up fresh seafood and traditional South African cuisine. [...]
Is Damhuis Restaurant Haunted?
Cape Town is home to many historical sites and monuments, most of which are centuries old. Many ghost stories have [...]
Cool Things to do with Kids in Cape Town
Smartphones and iPads are indeed taking over the world, and more and more children are turning to these devices for [...]
Easy Beef and Butternut Bobotie Recipe
If you were asked to think of a traditional South African dish, bobotie would undoubtedly come to mind. While the [...]
Creamy Panna Cotta Recipe
Whether it’s said in an opera, a love poem, or whispered as sweet nothings, many say "I love you" is best said in Italian. But, [...]
Getting to Know Chief Operations Officer Steven Jooste
Growing up loving the ocean, makes it fitting for our Chief Operations Officer Steven Jooste to work for a seaside [...]
Classic Mussel Chowder Recipe
Just thinking about mussel chowder makes your mouth water, right? Well, we don’t blame you; the rich and creamy dish [...]
Amarenapolitan Cocktail Recipe – Our Signature Drink
Is there anything better than kicking back after a long week and sipping on a refreshing cocktail? Since your answer [...]
5 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in and around Cape Town
Nowadays, family outings mean more than just taking the kids out for a good time; it also usually means that [...]
Getting to Know Cocktail Barman Julian Jacobs
If you’ve visited Damhuis Restaurant, you’ve probably seen extraordinary cocktail barman Julian Jacobs mixing and shaking one of our signature [...]
Getting to Know Restaurant Manager Zelda Williams
There is no doubt that a successful restaurant can only truly thrive if a talented manager is on the floor [...]
Getting to Know Head Pastry Chef Benja de Villiers
From an early age, pastry chef Benja de Villiers’ happy place was in the kitchen - in front of the [...]
Poached Pears in Red Wine Recipe
It might not be the first thing that pops into mind when it comes to dreaming up a decadent dessert, [...]
Getting to Know Executive Chef Stèfan Meintjes
At Damhuis Restaurant, we pride ourselves on being a close family of people who care about top-notch food and service. [...]