Because I'm such a wonderful friend I decided to write next week's #FabFoodFriday (#FFF) post this week, just so that my friends can enjoy what I have enjoyed, all thanks to a discovery made by my friend Cindy Jean-Pierre. Sharing is caring, right? So here it goes:
NOMAD is a cute, warm, homely-ish restaurant based in Stellenbosch on Bottelery Road. Not a far drive if you live in the north but it is (sort of, not really) if you live in the south (of Cape Town that is... let's not be confused). You can use this as an opportunity for a leisurely road cruise. You'll enjoy the fresh countryside air and the beauty that surrounds it. One of the things I liked as we arrived there was the sound of the tyres on the gravel road as we parked. There's just something about that sound. Call me weird, but I love it.
Inside I totally fell for their wooden pizza oven and how they designed it. It really gives the place that warm, cosy feeling. It doesn't sound like a feeling you'd want on a hot summer day, but that's why there's aircon to keep you cool while you still feel all warm and cosy inside. It's not confusing at all! Lol. We opted to sit inside for the aircon but the deck outside is pretty cool too. Cool, not as it temperature but cool as in like it overlooks a dam (though I think it's man-made) and other nature-ry surrounds. If you have kids it's also great for you because there's also a mini playground just off the deck.
Ok, ok. I know you just want me to get to the part about the food. It is absolutely delish! There's something there for everyone. To my non-vegan friends you would love this place too, but I'm writing this blog primarily for my vegan friends so I will focus on the vegan part of the menu. In short, I will say they have drinks, burgers, pizza and pasta that are suitable for vegans but, alas, this week their menu has changed (to add more vegan options) so I don't know what they have anymore. So... I will just tell you about what we had.
Drinks: To be honest, I wasn't too into the drinks. They have juices and milkshakes so I opted for strawberry juice and hubby went for a vanilla milkshake. The milkshakes are coconut cream-based and because I know how overpowering coconut cream can be I specifically asked the waiter if it tastes coconuty or vanilla-ry. He said the latter. I didn't buy it. But hubby went for it anyway. And it tasted more like coconut than vanilla, so yeah... no thanks. My strawberry juice wasn't a winner either. It tasted like they'd blended a bit of banana in there. Not cool at all. Strawberry juice should just be strawberry juice. I know what strawberry juice tastes like and that tasted like a strawberry-banana blend. Again, no thanks. Our taste buds are not the same so you can totally try it out. You might like it.
Food: We had pizza! Now these were total winners! Not just because it's pizza but because they were really great. There wasn't a wide variety to choose from (only two really) so we had the classic margarita, then that but topped with mushrooms (and I'm not talking boring white button mushrooms but a mix of yummy wild mushrooms), and then a Mediterranean one. To add to that they have this foccacia bread (I hope I spelled that correctly) that was just scrumptious. Oh, before I forget, they serve this awesome health bread and they make two kinds of vegan butters to spread on it. Remember to request that otherwise you will get normal butter. It was very delicious. I loved it.
Dessert: I think there were two or three vegan desserts. I opted for the cheesecake. I'm not sure how I feel about it. The blueberries that hey used in their couly (is that how you spell it? No, I don't have time to check on Google or in the dictionary) but that sauce that they pour over the cake, it smelled and tasted like it was either sauteed in or infused with balsamic vinegar. It confused my senses. I loved the crust bit though. I'm undecided about the actual cake. I think the price made me even more confused about the cheesecake. Lol. But you can't knock it until you've tried it, right?
So that was our meal and just overall we had a lovely time there with our friends. I hope you will get to experience NOMAD and that you'll love it just as we did. We will be going back sometime (probably after pay day) to check out the new menu. It is better to call and make a reservation. Their operating times vary and sometimes they're only open for pizza takeout so it's always best to call first before you make the drive. So Google them and enjoy your time there.
NOMAD is a cute, warm, homely-ish restaurant based in Stellenbosch on Bottelery Road. Not a far drive if you live in the north but it is (sort of, not really) if you live in the south (of Cape Town that is... let's not be confused). You can use this as an opportunity for a leisurely road cruise. You'll enjoy the fresh countryside air and the beauty that surrounds it. One of the things I liked as we arrived there was the sound of the tyres on the gravel road as we parked. There's just something about that sound. Call me weird, but I love it.
Inside I totally fell for their wooden pizza oven and how they designed it. It really gives the place that warm, cosy feeling. It doesn't sound like a feeling you'd want on a hot summer day, but that's why there's aircon to keep you cool while you still feel all warm and cosy inside. It's not confusing at all! Lol. We opted to sit inside for the aircon but the deck outside is pretty cool too. Cool, not as it temperature but cool as in like it overlooks a dam (though I think it's man-made) and other nature-ry surrounds. If you have kids it's also great for you because there's also a mini playground just off the deck.
Ok, ok. I know you just want me to get to the part about the food. It is absolutely delish! There's something there for everyone. To my non-vegan friends you would love this place too, but I'm writing this blog primarily for my vegan friends so I will focus on the vegan part of the menu. In short, I will say they have drinks, burgers, pizza and pasta that are suitable for vegans but, alas, this week their menu has changed (to add more vegan options) so I don't know what they have anymore. So... I will just tell you about what we had.
Drinks: To be honest, I wasn't too into the drinks. They have juices and milkshakes so I opted for strawberry juice and hubby went for a vanilla milkshake. The milkshakes are coconut cream-based and because I know how overpowering coconut cream can be I specifically asked the waiter if it tastes coconuty or vanilla-ry. He said the latter. I didn't buy it. But hubby went for it anyway. And it tasted more like coconut than vanilla, so yeah... no thanks. My strawberry juice wasn't a winner either. It tasted like they'd blended a bit of banana in there. Not cool at all. Strawberry juice should just be strawberry juice. I know what strawberry juice tastes like and that tasted like a strawberry-banana blend. Again, no thanks. Our taste buds are not the same so you can totally try it out. You might like it.
Food: We had pizza! Now these were total winners! Not just because it's pizza but because they were really great. There wasn't a wide variety to choose from (only two really) so we had the classic margarita, then that but topped with mushrooms (and I'm not talking boring white button mushrooms but a mix of yummy wild mushrooms), and then a Mediterranean one. To add to that they have this foccacia bread (I hope I spelled that correctly) that was just scrumptious. Oh, before I forget, they serve this awesome health bread and they make two kinds of vegan butters to spread on it. Remember to request that otherwise you will get normal butter. It was very delicious. I loved it.
Dessert: I think there were two or three vegan desserts. I opted for the cheesecake. I'm not sure how I feel about it. The blueberries that hey used in their couly (is that how you spell it? No, I don't have time to check on Google or in the dictionary) but that sauce that they pour over the cake, it smelled and tasted like it was either sauteed in or infused with balsamic vinegar. It confused my senses. I loved the crust bit though. I'm undecided about the actual cake. I think the price made me even more confused about the cheesecake. Lol. But you can't knock it until you've tried it, right?
So that was our meal and just overall we had a lovely time there with our friends. I hope you will get to experience NOMAD and that you'll love it just as we did. We will be going back sometime (probably after pay day) to check out the new menu. It is better to call and make a reservation. Their operating times vary and sometimes they're only open for pizza takeout so it's always best to call first before you make the drive. So Google them and enjoy your time there.
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