Located within a heritage building in the bustling Kloof Street neighbourhood, Upper Union is a stylish new eatery serving up a modern, shared-dining concept by Chef Amori Burger.
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Upper Union sees the renowned hospitality group, MORE Family Collection, enter the restaurant game with something new for the creative and the curious. Upper Union will be an opportunity to escape, indulge and connect with good food, fine wines and bespoke cocktails.
Robert More, custodian and CEO of MORE Family Collection, says, “We’re really looking forward to bringing a taste of MORE Family Collection’s hospitality to Cape Town’s restaurant culture. This part of Kloof Street is as exciting a neighbourhood as we could hope to be opening in, and we can’t wait to play a small part in its growing food scene.”
Heading up the kitchen will be Chef Amori Burger. The talented chef had previously run the kitchen of the trendy Joburg restaurant, Van der Linde, before she moved on to oversee the culinary programme at MORE Family Collection’s Lion Sands properties.
At Upper Union, the style of dining will encourage a shared experience. It’s designed to bring people together around a table, inspire conversations and stir their curiosity to try more.
Unbridled by a singular cuisine, the globally inspired menu features indulgent dishes split into big plates and small plates. Larger plates are served to share and are best paired with a selection of smaller plates. It’s all about punchy flavours packed into hearty dishes and served potluck style.
Complementing the culinary offering will be an interesting and intriguing cocktail menu created by the team at award-winning Just Short Cocktails. The mixologists work closely with the kitchen to create a cocktail menu that aligns with the style of food. In addition, a carefully curated wine list is set to include small-scale and boutique local wineries and winemakers.
The space, designed by Caline Williams-Wynn of Artichoke Interior Design, draws on the building’s past and sees a modern take on Victorian design, utilising a colour palette of emerald, black, and white with textures of oak wood, slate, brass, and marble to great effect.
Local makers and artists were hired to make many of the design elements, like the one-of-a-kind mosaic “carpet” at the entrance and the Victorian-inspired stained-glass windows, as well as the hand-painted, custom-ordered tiles that cover the chimneys of the venue’s five fireplaces.
Underlying all that MORE Family Collection does is their dedication to hospitality and people, an ethos that will be upheld by Upper Union too. Each member of staff is a part of the family and plays an integral role in bringing this curious and creative experience to life. Every effort is made to make sure guests feel like they belong in this one-of-a-kind community and feel comfortable, relaxed, and valued.
At Upper Union, it’s all about encouraging connection, conviviality, and sparking curiosity.
A place to meet, a place to explore and, most importantly, a place to spend a little more time together chatting, laughing, eating and drinking.
Details:
- Location: 3 Upper Union Street, Cape Town.
- Hours: Monday to Saturday: 11.30am to 10pm
- Contact: 021 891 0360 | www.upperunion.co.za
- Book: [email protected]
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