Dish of the day
When the sun sets over Joburg and the jazz starts tapping out a rhythm, Darkie Café is the place to be. The most popular dinner spot in downtown Josie is also a favourite hangout of ANC party people.
DC’s manager, Wonder Zulu, is too discreet to drop names. Instead he shares the recipe of the DC’s signature dish: lamb shanks served over samp and beans.
Fry lamb shanks in a heavy pot. Add handfuls of cocktail onions, garlic and chopped carrots. Season with nutmeg, – who knew? – barbecue spice, and salt. Add stock, simmer for three hours, tie napkin around neck, and tuck in …
Afterwards, rejoice in the return of Woza Albert directed by Prince Lamla and featuring Mncedisi Shabangu and Hamilton Dlamini at the Market’s Barney Simon Theatre until April 22.
Then return to your designer apartment at the Ashanti Hotel for a good night’s sleep. It’s the hippest place to stay.
Telephone 11 492 0120/1 to book.
