Sixteen years ago, when we moved to St Francis for good, our son was christened in a building on the corner of the R330 and the Oyster Bay road. It was called The Lucky Bean back then, and it featured a large artwork on the road-facing wall of a lucky bean that, unfortunately, resembled a rather large vagina. (It wasn’t just me, everyone agreed back then).
Lucky Bean
That building has undergone many stages and changes, including the removal of the ‘lucky bean’ logo. On Wednesday night, we found ourselves sitting just a few meters from where we had the christening in the relocated, new-look Twenty-Two Eatery.
As a family and friends, we have always been fans of Nicholas Geerts and his work, so there was no need for us to expect anything less than the best. We weren’t disappointed with the new Twenty-Two Eatery
Seated upstairs, it was warm, cosy and friendly. We had excellent service; the food was quick, the waiter was attentive, and our drinks needs were serviced. I selected a Hawaiian pizza (R135), while my wife and son opted for the 300g fillet (R245). My daughter, who had already devoured a huge snack before we arrived, chose the beef Trincado starter (R135).
The pizza was sublime. I am usually the guy who eats half a pizza and takes the rest home. This time, I ate everything. My query for some garlic and parmesan was attended to promptly.
Steaks and More
The fillet steaks were delicious and came with a truffle mushroom sauce (wife) and a green peppercorn sauce (son.) I tried them both, and they were tasty and piquant.
For the trincado, my daughter also asked for the mushroom sauce, as she avoids chilli or anything spicy. I didn’t get the chance to taste it as she finished her plate; not bad for someone who wasn’t hungry.
We bumped into quite a few friends there, and the vibe was chatty and friendly.
There were a few items unavailable from the menu, but as mentioned, they are still settling into their new residence, and plans and ideas are on the horizon. We wish Nicholas and Twenty-Two Eatery all the best as they move into the future.
We will be travelling the 1.7 km from the Links Circle as often as needed because everyone needs a cosy Italian restaurant with good food and a friendly vibe a few times a month.
The New Twenty-Two Eatery on Facebook
Read more:
12 reasons why visiting East London is basically tourism self-harm.
Two girls poolside, to remind us of summer
Recent Comments