A Gallery You Can Eat At is the food and beverage space for the hotel\u2019s residents, but is also open to the public and thank goodness for that because it offers delicious food, incredible coffee and some pretty amazing cocktails.<\/p>\n
The Food<\/h4>\n![\"green](\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Not-a-Gallery-4x6-5.jpg\")
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<\/div><\/div>\nWith food that caters to both worker bees and holiday-makers, the cafe offers all day breakfasts, smoothie bowls and freshly pressed juices, but it\u2019s their signature sandwiches that really steal the show. With names like The Holy Grail, Notorious B.I.G and A$AP Rocky, it\u2019s evident where they\u2019ve drawn inspiration from. A personal favourite has to be the Virgil Abloh, a sesame brioche bun with mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil and basil pesto mayo. It tastes like a caprese salad on the go.<\/p>\n
The Booze<\/h4>\n
At night, the gallery transforms into a bar and event space. With a small stage and full sound system, there\u2019s plenty of potential to have a roaring party. The bar, with it\u2019s subtle art deco influence, offers a variety of interesting cocktails, including a personal favourite, the New York Sour, a whiskey sour with a dash of red wine (trust me, it\u2019s delicious). You can also get a delicious pint from Jack Black and their wine list offers some local gems too, like the Blacksmith Bare Bones Cinsault or the Savage \u2018thief in the night\u2019 2017 Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault Blend.<\/p>\n
The Art<\/h4>\n
A Gallery You Can Eat At’s concept is centred around fostering a vibrant, creative space where local artists can exhibit their work. There is a general encouragement towards play and creative expression, with colouring pens and notebooks on the tables. Curator, Farai Engelbrecht, helped conceptually design the space and also exhibits many of his pieces there. His art ranges from bright and colourful to darker, more introspective work drawing on both street and cubist influence.<\/p>\n
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<\/div><\/div>\nBuilt and designed in the constructivist style, the Gallery offers its visitors more than just a coffee, or a cocktail. It pulls you into the space, with its floor to ceiling walls of art, exposed surfaces and high ceilings, which allow plenty of space to contemplate on the existence of an inner city art gallery in Cape Town, post COVID. Unlike traditional art galleries, A Gallery You Can Eat At is a collaborative space, relying not only on the art, but the customers, the staff and the environment to make meaning and bring life to Cape Town\u2019s inner city.<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWith food that caters to both worker bees and holiday-makers, the cafe offers all day breakfasts, smoothie bowls and freshly pressed juices, but it\u2019s their signature sandwiches that really steal the show. With names like The Holy Grail, Notorious B.I.G and A$AP Rocky, it\u2019s evident where they\u2019ve drawn inspiration from. A personal favourite has to be the Virgil Abloh, a sesame brioche bun with mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil and basil pesto mayo. It tastes like a caprese salad on the go.<\/p>\n
The Booze<\/h4>\n
At night, the gallery transforms into a bar and event space. With a small stage and full sound system, there\u2019s plenty of potential to have a roaring party. The bar, with it\u2019s subtle art deco influence, offers a variety of interesting cocktails, including a personal favourite, the New York Sour, a whiskey sour with a dash of red wine (trust me, it\u2019s delicious). You can also get a delicious pint from Jack Black and their wine list offers some local gems too, like the Blacksmith Bare Bones Cinsault or the Savage \u2018thief in the night\u2019 2017 Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault Blend.<\/p>\n
The Art<\/h4>\n
A Gallery You Can Eat At’s concept is centred around fostering a vibrant, creative space where local artists can exhibit their work. There is a general encouragement towards play and creative expression, with colouring pens and notebooks on the tables. Curator, Farai Engelbrecht, helped conceptually design the space and also exhibits many of his pieces there. His art ranges from bright and colourful to darker, more introspective work drawing on both street and cubist influence.<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nBuilt and designed in the constructivist style, the Gallery offers its visitors more than just a coffee, or a cocktail. It pulls you into the space, with its floor to ceiling walls of art, exposed surfaces and high ceilings, which allow plenty of space to contemplate on the existence of an inner city art gallery in Cape Town, post COVID. Unlike traditional art galleries, A Gallery You Can Eat At is a collaborative space, relying not only on the art, but the customers, the staff and the environment to make meaning and bring life to Cape Town\u2019s inner city.<\/p>\n