Destination Eating: Back with the panache

27 January 2016 - 02:33 By Rea Khoabane

Sun City, one of the most popular destinations for both local and international visitors, has finally got rid of the fast-food outlets, opening three original restaurants instead: Legends, The Brew Monkey and Bocado. Each of these venues now offers fine dining with different themes and menus.LEGENDSThe 150-seater is an upmarket grill house situated inside the ''always on" Sun City Hotel.Pictures of music superstars line the walls - Tina Turner, Dolly Parton, David Essex, Rod Stewart, Cher, Tom Jones, George Benson, Cliff Richard and Shirley Bassey.They are just some of the international stars that have performed at Sun City.Legends serves a three-course meal and offers live performances from well-known musicians and bands from around the country.When to goThursday evenings.What to wearYour best cocktail dress.Must seeLive band performances.THE BREW MONKEYIn the space that Nando's used to occupy, this hipster hang-out resembles a rustic microbrewery that looks out over the tidal pool of the Valley of Waves.What to drinkThe best of local craft beer.What to haveOne of their gourmet burgers or their smoked, crispy pork belly gourmet sandwich.LocationTry to get a table on the deck.BOCADOWalk across the bridge and you're welcomed by smiling waiters ready to serve you the best in casual dining.Mediterranean cuisine and the generous portions ensure that Bocada lives up to its name, which means ''mouthful" in Spanish.The decor is kept to a minimum - blue and white table linens and whitewashed furniture. It's fun for those lazy days when you want to feel as if you're on an island.The restaurant is surrounded by tropical trees, a Mediterranean pool and fountain.Who to takeAll your hot friends.What to takeA swimming costume - you might want to jump in the pool.What to eatSouvlaki, trinchado, kleftiko or anything else that sounds Mediterranean...

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