I spent a weekend with Londolozi Guests who showed me the sights and more importantly took me on a culinary tour that was second to none. Our first evening was at Clio Restaurant – we dined on Soft Shell Crab with Braised Tofu, Yellow Chive, Ramen Emulsion & Chili Jam; Confit Lamb Tongue Young Potato, Fresh Chickpeas & Spring Herbs; Cassolette Lobster with Sea Urchin, Parsnip Milk & Candied Lemon… and that was just to start! For my main course I dined on something I don’t normally order – Roast Duck with Black Licorice, Fennel & Buddha’s Hand. I was speechless.
A wonderful evening with fabulous Londolozi guests
Butter Basted Lobster Pioppinis, Sweet Onion, Vin Jaune d’Arbois
Soft Shell Crab Briased Tofu, Yellow Chive, Ramen Emulsion, Chilli Jam
Roast Duck, Black Licorice, Fennel, Buddah’s Hand – an unbelievable combination
After a morning on the Boston Duck Tour (a car that becomes a boat!), we strolled through the streets of Boston and stopped at Sienna Farms, where a fresh delivery of goods had just arrived! Both of us excited, we filled our bags with the most incredible produce including Fiddleheads, an ingredient I had never had before and absolutely delicious. We were heading up to Provincetown for the night and were going to be cooking together which we knew would be fun.
Shopping bags full from Sienna farms, ready to cook!
My new favourite vegetable – how am I going to grow them at Londolozi, any ideas?
Job done and ready to eat – thanks for showing me how Neal!
On our day of shopping we obviously had to stop and eat something after all the walking we had done! And this is what we had…
Lunch at B&G Oysters was my all time culinary win! Lobster BLT with Fries & Coleslaw shared with a Crab & Avo Club – this will always be remembered!
For my final culinary highlight, having walked back from the Ferry and an incredible evening in Provincetown, Neal suggested his Sunday favourite – Hamersley’s Bistro.
There is nothing better than sitting at the bar with an interesting barman, a crisp glass of Chinon Rose and a good friend, feasting on the following:
Crisp, Clean Tasty Beyond Belief Salad Starter
Spicy Halibut & Clam Roast with Bacon Braised Greens, White Beans & Black Trumpet Mushrooms
An incredibly simple and delicious Roast Chicken with Garlic, Lemon & Parsley
Crispy Duck Confit with Creamy Garlic & Morels with Warm Cheese Gougere
Cheers!
So my quest to find fiddleheads in South Africa begins, until then, we attempt to perfect the Lobster BLT for the buffets of Londolozi!
Next week the final stop..New York!
Written and Photographed by Anna Ridgewell
Please have the lobster BLT perfected by November. On a schooner cruise off the coast of Maine I had soft-shell lobster (3 of them) on the beach picnic…..and ‘Maine’,i.e. cold water lobster every day in Boston. Would be great to have something similar Londo….but am really waiting for the cookie baking instruction…..those cookies were marvelous and unlike the printed recipe I’ve tried. Aloha.
Thanks Judy, i’ll definitely be making these sometime soon!
Dear Anna,
I am Neal and Donald’s friend and travel agent and I am the one who sent them to my beloved Londolozi. I was beyond thrilled that they had the same feeling in their hearts that I have for Londo. I am so glad that Neal and donald showed you our beloved city of Boston! I regret that I have never met you on my 3 visits to Londolozi, so that just means I will have to return soon. Thanks for your blog.
Warmly,
Gail Rosenberg
Thanks Gail!
Thank YOU so much for introducing Neal & Donald to Londolozi. They have become good friends and i look forward to seeing them again one day soon!
HOpefully you and i will also meet in the not so far future.
Hi Anna
These food blogs could not have come at a better time for Ian and me as we are bound for NYC and Boston and Maine in 6 weeks and I have made copious notes of all your amazing Boston food experiences and will do the same for New York.
We are having such a wonderful time with the children at home.
Love Karin
Thank you Karin! I will send you a list of my NYC Deli Tour so you can pick and choose where to go there. Next week’s blog will be about NYC, so have a look!
I’ll also mail you the Boston info. Enjoy the time with Duncs & Jess! See you soon.
Anna, looks like an amazing trip, exciting new flavours and new vegetables! Looking forward to NYC next week