Since opening on Bree Street in 2021, fable has fast established itself as a pioneer in the world of Mother City mixology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible behind the bar. Now, just in time for summer, it’s taking the flavour journey further with a new dinner menu courtesy of head chef Mongezi ‘MG’ Mzoneli.
“I’m cooking the kind of food I love to eat,” says MG. “It’s bold, creative, and full of heart. It’s about serving up dishes that are fun, familiar, and just a little unexpected.”
The new menu turns fable from a place for pre-dinner drinks or late-night revelry into an all-evening hotspot, catering from after work until the early hours.
And while we haven’t yet had a chance to taste what’s coming out of MG’s kitchen, the menu definitely sounds enticing: think small plates ranging from beef kofta flatbreads with Cape Malay sauce to rooibos-kombucha glazed pork belly with miso custard and chilli-pickled apple, as well as lighter, herb-forward bowls centred on Brussels sprouts, charred corn, barley, and buckwheat.
Hearty main courses draw inspiration from brasserie or café-style dishes with a touch more refinement: dry-aged chicken breast with sweet potato fondant and pesto, sirloin with béarnaise, and an umami-rich king oyster mushroom with black garlic. Dessert? A burnt white chocolate sponge with lime mousse and spiced pineapple… best enjoyed with one of Fable’s signature cocktails.
“We wanted to bring something fresh to Bree Street - a menu that, like our cocktails, is playful, flavour-driven, and full of personality,” says fable founder Josh Sarembock.
Dinner plates at fable are available Tuesday–Saturday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. The bar and snack menu continue until late. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking via Dineplan is a smart move.
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