Bertus Basson has announced plans to open a new restaurant in the heart of Stellenbosch. The Eike is set to open its doors on 1 August 2018 and will celebrate South Africa’s culinary heritage. 

The concept behind Eike, which will be located in a historic building on Dorp Street, is inspired by Bertus’s dream to open a dining room that celebrates South Africa’s regions and food. Named for Stellenbosch’s moniker, ‘Die Eikestad’, Eike will pay homage to the country’s regional cuisines. “We should focus on what our country does best in its different regions and celebrate the people of that region for what they do best,” says Bertus in a teaser video for the new restaurant.

Chef Kyle du Plooy, who has been an integral part of Overture’s success of the last four years, will be running the kitchen. Colette Degg will take charge of service and the wines will be looked after by sommelier Nyaradzo Taguzu, who will curate a 100% South African wine list.

The quaint restaurant will cater to only 30 diners and will serve a fixed menu for dinner only.