{"id":37394,"date":"2017-03-01T11:44:32","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T11:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=37394"},"modified":"2018-01-09T09:01:56","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T09:01:56","slug":"la-parada-del-mar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/la-parada-del-mar\/","title":{"rendered":"Camps Bay Welcomes La Parada Del Mar"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the original Harbour House restaurant in the growing Harbour House Group overlooking the waters of False Bay, it\u2019s fitting that the latest outpost of the Group\u2019s La Parada collection gazes out over the sparkling Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n

La Parada del Mar occupies a prime position on Camps Bay\u2019s glamorous seafront strip, just steps from the powder-white sands of Cape Town\u2019s sought-after Atlantic seaboard. Unsurprisingly, this new opening stands apart from the sultry Spanish flavour of the original La Parada Bar de Tapas on Cape Town\u2019s trendy Bree Street or <\/span>Constantia Nek<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>La Parada del Mar is more \u201cMiami Beach\u201d than the other branches of La Parada<\/span>,\u201d explains Simone Biggs, Interior Designer for the Harbour House Group, who says she drew inspiration from Ibiza, Miami and Cuba in curating a space that blends laid-back beach-chic with a dose of after-dark allure. \u201c<\/span>There is still the essence of La Parada here, but because it\u2019s on the beach the space had to have a distinct feel to it<\/span>.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And it is certainly a venue of individual spaces. Caf\u00e9 tables at street-level are popular for people-watching and soaking up the buzz of Camps Bay\u2019s glorious beachfront. Just a few steps away, the barmen behind the mosaic-clad Bombay Sapphire bar whip together their signature Gin & Tonic Del De Barra; the classic cocktail is given a lift by mango, rosemary, grapefruit and orange zest.
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Upstairs, La Parada del Mar leans a little upmarket \u2013 more Fabiani loafers than sandy Havaianas. A space where raw wood shutters swing open to reveal panoramic views over Camps Bay beach, waving palms and cobalt blue seas.<\/p>\n

Little wonder it\u2019s already proving popular for private functions from birthday celebrations to intimate corporate events. It\u2019s also fast becoming the most popular spot on the strip for banishing the Sunday blues, with a DJ spinning sultry seaside tunes from the afternoon into the early evening each Sunday.<\/p>\n

Dominating one wall here is the elegant Grey Goose vodka bar, where suave barmen in suspenders and Panama hats shake up an enviable range of vodka-infused sundowners. Cosmopolitan with triple sec, cranberry and fresh lime, anyone?<\/p>\n

Equally eye-catching is the quirky pineapple-motif wallpaper. From Designer Soil & Co. from the Robin Sprong Wallpaper Collection.<\/p>\n

While subtly linking the two spaces, it\u2019s also a stylish counterpoint to the exposed plaster that adds urban edginess here; a nod to the building\u2019s heritage and a visual cue reminiscent of the original La Parada in vibey Bree Street. So to the long custom-made tables upstairs, coming together to cater for large celebrations or making way for private cocktail functions.<\/p>\n

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These communal tables also reflect a sharing philosophy on the revamped menu from La Parada\u2019s Executive Chef, Martin Senekal. Regulars will find that Senekal has pushed the level of cooking into a new league at La Parada del Mar. Flavours are bold yet perfectly balanced, while plating retains the focus of traditional tapas with a welcome dose of Camps Bay panache.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>We\u2019ve moved away from traditional Spanish tapas. We\u2019ve kept the concept of small plates built for sharing, but we\u2019ve tried to elevate the level of elegance and quality<\/span>,\u201d explains Senekal. \u201c<\/span>The menu is focused on serving fresh seafood dishes, prepared simply and plated beautifully<\/span>.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And there\u2019s no shortage of delectable fruits de mer on the extensive selection of tapas plates. Charred Octopus is slow-braised and flame-grilled, then served with a delicious dried tomato pesto. Plump Saldanha Bay mussels require little more than a splash of steaming white wine, garlic and parsley. The freshest line fish is grilled, served simply with a spring onion salsa and crushed tomatoes then drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Fresh tuna is sesame-crusted and seared, plated with a salad of fine beans and green olives with a citrus dressing.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith the seaside location we wanted to incorporate more seafood on the menu, compared to other branches of La Parada,\u201d explains Senekal, who says that more than half the menu is unique to La Parada del Mar.<\/p>\n

Alongside the tapas options are larger Plato Principal crafted for sharing. Here, two-dozen salt-grilled prawns arrive with zesty salsa picon for a seafood feast, while an 800g prime rib on the bone will satiate even the hungriest beachgoer.<\/p>\n

Along with a compact Spanish-inspired breakfast offering, the menu also embraces the culinary trend towards low-carb high-fat (LCHF) dining, with a brace of dishes that cut out carbohydrates. These dishes, clearly marked on the menu, are also gluten-free and low in sugar.<\/p>\n

Even the dessert menu boasts a delicious LCHF option, a Baked Vanilla Bean Cheesecake. But for hedonists there\u2019s no shortage of temptations; the traditional Crema Catalan with Palmera biscuits is always a hit; provided you can resist the siren song of churros with salted dark chocolate, that is.<\/p>\n

Winter months will see the menu shift focus to heartier dishes \u2013\u00a0Senekal suggests the Catalan short rib braised with smoked olives and fennel – but, the focus will always remain on interpreting and reinventing traditional Spanish flavours that remain true to the spirit of La Parada.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough only open a few weeks, La Parada del Mar has quickly grown a loyal following on the sought-after Camps Bay strip. And perhaps unsurprisingly for this seaside outpost of Harbour House Group; this is just the first phase of the journey for La Parada del Mar,\u201d says Stuart Bailey, Brand GM for the group.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This winter will see the shutters closed for a few weeks as a spacious wrap-around deck is added to the first-floor, offering unbeatable sea and mountain views and expanding the number of al fresco tables on offer for next summer.<\/p>\n

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With the original Harbour House restaurant in the growing Harbour House Group overlooking the waters of False Bay, it\u2019s fitting that the latest outpost of the Group\u2019s La Parada collection gazes out over the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. La Parada del Mar occupies a prime position on Camps Bay\u2019s glamorous seafront strip, just steps from the powder-white sands of Cape Town\u2019s sought-after Atlantic seaboard. Unsurprisingly, this new opening stands apart from the sultry Spanish flavour of the original La Parada Bar […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37394","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37394"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37394\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}