Lavender Smoked Pork Belly - 11 December

Pork Belly = Perfect!

Cooked and smoked with fresh lavender in the Weber.

Served with salad and our decadent Potato Bake.

Beautiful People

Friends, employees, hubbly, and just good memories.

Magriet & Co...

Definately my newest VIP. Look at the big smile on the birthday boy pictured right.

Warm, Cosy and Candlelight night-time enjoyment at My Place Moot

Birthday Function for VIP Ulindie - 5 December 09

Saturday, 5 December, our VIP - Ulindie - had her birthday bash at My Place Moot.

We did a lamb spitbraai and had a party until late night, with some live music included near the end.

Year-end Function at My Place Moot

3 December '09 - Copalcor, one of the companies within the complex, had their year-end lunch at our venue. The weather was perfect, the food kept coming and everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

Lamb Potjie - Saturday 28 November 09

There is nothing better to complete a perfect summers day.

"Drunk Chicken"

This was the special of the day on Thursday, 26 November 09. Deboned chicken pieces, cooked in wine until falling apart. A few mushrooms, peas and cream completed the dish.

Fruit Kebab Platter. Function on Sunday, 22 November. I took over the host's kitchen, cooked up a warm breakfast and large spread of baked goodies. It was very impressive and as usual, too much food... But no-one can complain if there are delicious leftovers right?

Think. But think of something ordinary.

And suddenly realise the beauty in its simplicity.

All around us, we are blessed with infinite beauty, but we hardly notice.

Through my art and my cooking, I try to express and also appreciate.

Welcome to MY PLACE.

Special Saturday 14 November

Pan fried Chicken Fillet

Drenched in a schrimp, mushroom and cheese cream sauce.

Cooked and served in the pan.

Decadent.

Healthy & Light

Grilled Chicken Fillet Salad, with a Mayo, Lemon Juice & Herb dressing.

Delicious!

VIP Ulindie - They had a real "lekker kuier" at My Place on Saturday, 14 November.

Special Saturday 7 November

This is it! The main course below. Can you believe how beautiful traditionally good food can be? This is our mission.

And of course... my fantastically beautiful Mother.

Francie

I cannot describe her as no words could justify her importance to me. Together we cook up a storm. I believe we have found our passion. Simply, good food.

Vathiswa Gasa

My great good old friend from many years past. She finally arrived and enjoyed my special on Saturday. I'm sure she will now also become a regular feature.

PS. Always full on 'nonsense' with food... but she completely cleaned out her plate. Thus, I am very impressed.

Ulindie

Our guest every weekend! We are honoured to have her as a VIP. I hope she likes this picture, I cought her off guard whilst enjoying her meal.

Ansa.

My Place in Pretoria CBD, My Place on Moot... She has not missed a single weekend since we have partially opened. Definately a VIP.

Here she is enjoying our set menu special on Saturday.

The Fabulous Colleen!

She eats at My Place nearly every weekend, bringing with her a refreshing vibrance. And since My Place is now her place as well, she and I are going to plan 'events' weekends. So, any bikers out there... watch this space!

"Tokkie"

This incredible soul visits us at My Place in town everyday, and My Place on Moot every Saturday. We love her deeply. She is a dear friend more than anything else.

The beautiful Nicole. She visits every Saturday and brings a warm smile to all of us.

Venessa Visser

What can I say? My most hardcore supporter, she has been there through everything. It is thanks to her that we decided to branch into private catering. She is all in one... my friend, my agent. What a beautiful soul.

Yolande Marais, but we call her Lindie. She clearly has Blue blood in her, judging from those horns. Incredible personality, and regular visitor to My Place. She duly deserves the title VIP.

I will call this charming person only "uncle". It is strange how you sometimes meet people in this industry that really creep into your heart.

This gentleman is my newest customer. Of course when he is not enjoying a fantastic meal at My Place, he is flying his private helicopter or speeding on one of his three motorcylces. He travels between Hoedspruit on his game farm and his two Villa's in Mexico (where he is this week). He is living proof that one can do and accomplish anything you want in life.

Traditional Oxtail. Wow, I had guests talking about this for days afterwards. We did this on our second weekend of being open. Of course, all Saturday specials are preceded with a starter and rounded off with a delicious dessert.

Here I have decided to post a few pictures of the lovely garden restaurant. With all the good rains we have had recently, the new garden is coming to life and really starting to take shape.

Toasted Bacon, Egg & Cheddar on delicious farmstyle, homemade bread.

Toasted Chicken Mayo... Always the most popular sandwich.

My Place Newsletter and Specials

2 – 14 November 2009

Dear Guest,

I have prepared a specials menu for the next two weeks. Please note that the standard menu is currently under revision and the final menu will be released just prior to our official opening. I will definitely keep everyone up to date as to when our official opening will be.

As we are primarily a catering company, please bear in mind that I might cancel specials on short notice due to major catering events.

Best regards, Francois

My Place Restaurant & Caterers

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Limited Specials:

Please visit us or Call 012 755 8548

Wednesday 4 November

Snack Baskets

Option 1 –

Crumbed Chicken Strips, Samoosas, Springrolls, Chips & Sweet Chillie Dip (R35)

Option 2 –

Crumbed Chicken Strips, BBQ Riblets, Chips & Sweet Chillie Dip (R35)

Friday 6 November

Flame Grills Special:

Marinated Pork Chops 400gr (R49)

Or

T-Bone 500gr (R59)

Served with

Crispy Potato Wedges and Greek Salad

Available from 11am until 7pm

Sit-down customers receive 1 beverage included in above price

Saturday 7 November

Please pre-book by Friday afternoon

Served from 10h00 until 15h00

Starter

Homemade “Roosterkoek” with butters & preserves

Main Course

Thinly Sliced Beef, rolled and stuffed with bacon, pepperdew & ground beef

Cooked in a creamy beef extract

Served with Greek Salad and Cheesy Potato Bake

Dessert - As usual a Surprise!

R65

A limited alternative menu will be available for those who are not too hungry.

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Wednesday 11 November

Grilled Chicken Strips, Bacon & Blue Cheese Salad

R35

Friday 13 November

Beef Curry

Cubed Beef marinated in sweet white wine, cooked with freshly chopped mild chillies in a creamy cashew nut gravy

Served on Rice with Banana Side Salad

R45

Saturday 14 November

Starter

Breads & Variety of Spreads

Table Salad

Main Course

Pan-fried Chicken Fillet, Shrimp, Mushroom in a thick cheese and cream sauce. Served with Rice or Pasta Rice

(Highly Recommended!)

Dessert included – a surprise!

R65

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Kitchen closed on Mondays.

Jane, or "Mama Jane", as we all call her. She's our pillar of strength and brings with her excellence in customer service.

The Bar and Entrance. Still a work in progress

The middle platform, slightly more cafe style.

Rustic lower platform at My Place on Moot. I'm still waiting for the pillows...

Tranquil water feature at My place Restaurant.

Rome wasn't built in a day, all my friends say, and I agree...

It took us nearly a year to transform the space into my place.

My partner "helped" me finish this painting.

I did the background first, and was unsure what I wanted to say with this painting.

But my partner kept saying "it's not yet finished". Finally I expressed what I had on my mind through this image on the canvass.

Now I think it is done.

My impression of a solitary tree.