{"id":17748,"date":"2025-02-10T12:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T10:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=17748"},"modified":"2025-02-20T16:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:44:06","slug":"new-culinary-gem-at-time-square-sure-to-whet-the-appetite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/new-culinary-gem-at-time-square-sure-to-whet-the-appetite\/","title":{"rendered":"New Culinary Gem at Time Square sure to whet the Appetite!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Appetite\u2019s menu offers all-day dining for all palates!<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pretoria entertainment destination Time Square is redefining the city\u2019s dining landscape with its newly-opened Appetite, a restaurant which blends culinary artistry with rustic elegance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Adding to Time Square\u2019s mix of exceptional dining experiences, Appetite\u2019s menu combines traditional flavours and modern cooking techniques, with a dash of creativity and cupfuls of quality.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cGuests are invited to embark on a sensory journey that fuses passion for culinary excellence with an elegantly rustic ambiance to ensure every meal becomes a celebration,\u201d said Time Square Food &amp; Beverage Manager Preshanthan Pillay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adrian Vaughan, Time Square Complex Executive Chef said his vision for Appetite, was to \u201cdeliver an experience that not only delights our guests\u2019 palates but also engages the senses\u201d. \u201cOur menu shows our commitment innovation but pays homage to traditional flavours beloved by South Africans, using the finest local and seasonal ingredients. From our interactive breakfast buffets to sophisticated \u00e0 la carte options for lunch and dinner, we aim to create memorable moments with every dish.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17752\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/32.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/32.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/32-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/32-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/32-561x325.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/32-364x211.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/32-758x439.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/32-608x352.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The restaurant features live cooking stations and interactive dining experiences, allowing diners to immerse themselves in the joy of cooking while savouring dishes that have been meticulously prepared. Meals are complemented by a carefully curated selection of wines and cocktails, enhancing the overall dining experience.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can look forward to a diverse selection of flavours and culinary styles, from tapas to salads, burgers, sandwiches and pastas, to prime grills using Chalmar beef cuts served with Caf\u00e9 de Paris butter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17753\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/456.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/456.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/456-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/456-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/456-561x325.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/456-364x211.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/456-758x439.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/456-608x352.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAppetite is the ideal venue to share some tapas with friends before a big event or concert at the SunBet Arena &#8211; think crispy duck bao buns, prawn and sesame toast, Bourbon barbeque ribs, baked chicken wings,\u201d Vaughan said. For the hungry, Appetite Plates offer hearty Durban lamb curry, oxtail stew, duck confit, butter chicken, fish and chips and more. \u201cWe have also catered to vegetarians with dishes such as the roasted cauliflower steak and butter vegetable curry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Creativity comes to the fore with desserts &#8211; try a gin and tonic tart, leopard tiramisu, Amarula malva pudding with nartjie cr\u00e8me anglaise or an ice-cream sandwich. \u201cFor those who prefer savoury flavours, tuck into a South African cheese board with pear and saffron chutney and biscuits.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17754\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/87.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/87.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/87-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/87-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/87-561x325.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/87-364x211.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/87-758x439.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/87-608x352.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Appetite\u2019s elegantly rustic setting provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable all-day dining. \u201cThe Appetite team is committed to excellence to ensure that every visit is an opportunity for our guests to create memories that last until their next visit,\u201d Pillay said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For breakfast, Appetite is open everyday between 06h30 to 11h00 for hotel guests and other patrons, and then open for lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli xsyo7zv x16hj40l x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yW\/r\/8k_Y-oVxbuU.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0209 Aramist Avenue, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 xykv574 xbmpl8g x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli xsyo7zv x16hj40l x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yT\/r\/Dc7-7AgwkwS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0012\u00a0003 6151<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 xykv574 xbmpl8g x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli xsyo7zv x16hj40l x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yE\/r\/2PIcyqpptfD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0TSQ@suninternational.com<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Appetite\u2019s menu offers all-day dining for all palates! Pretoria entertainment destination Time Square is redefining the city\u2019s dining landscape with its newly-opened Appetite, a restaurant which blends culinary artistry with rustic elegance. Adding to Time Square\u2019s mix of exceptional dining experiences, Appetite\u2019s menu combines traditional flavours and modern cooking techniques, with a dash of creativity&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17749,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17748"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17748\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17758,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17748\/revisions\/17758"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}