I have been working in Durbanville for a couple of months now, and I am still trying to figure out the good spots to go for lunch. Today I found one more great spot, courtesy of Leone and Denice, two friends who live in the area that treated me for sushi for lunch.

We went to a little spot called Maz Sushi. My hosts have been there several times, the restaurant seem to attract many regulars, which is always a good sign.

The restaurant is a very simple and functional spot (perspex table covers and paper napkins). However they have a good (and cheap) wine selection, including some really great wines. We shared a bottle of Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc, which cost about R90.

The sushi is great and really good value for money. Everything is made to order, and there is a huge selection. They also have a variety of platters, from a simple 4 item platter, through to huge platters (50+ pieces). I enjoy the platters because you always get a good selection. Oh, and they also cater for functions and take out :-)

Did I enjoy the food? Absolutely.

Will I be back? Without a doubt! Great food, well worth the visit.

Maz Sushi, 112 Edward rlad, Durbanville (cnr Durban and Edward road), 021 910 1102
Tuna and salmon sashimi and rolls

Tuna rolls

Spring rolls, compliments of the restaurant.

This was the hilight, a custom dish created by Denise’s son. Spicy prawns on a seaweed and rice base.

Day 102: Fresh Yellowtail, originally uploaded by Craig is shooting.

Yellowtail is one of the best local fish to eat. It is very distinct,
because the tail (surprisingly) has a bright yellow tail! It is a little
gamey, but such a lovely taste. Yellowtail is very common this time of the
year.

Day 90: Pizza, originally uploaded by Craig is shooting.

It was bound to happen sooner or later.

Day 86: Winetasting, originally uploaded by Craig is shooting.

One of my favourite wine shops was having a wine-tasting and a huge sale today. So we went along to stock up on wine.

As you can see in the picture, many of the wines are unlabeled, or with just basic labeling. This is not because of quality, they are all suburb wines, but often end of runs or left over export wines.

Having made wine on one of our wine farms, I can assure you that often the farms have to literally dump wine to make space for new bottling, and they will sell them for anything to get rid of them. But they don’t want their own labels on it because it undercuts the retail value of the wine.

You can check them out yourself if you like – www.getwine.co.za. I have often ordered online from them, and they are fast with their delivery. I have never had a bad wine from them.

Day 83: Avocado sandwich for lunch, originally uploaded by Craig is shooting.

I have been missing avocado, and it is so good to see them slowly starting
to come back into season. So, an avocado sandwiche for lunch today.

Day 76: Kalk Bay Platter, originally uploaded by Craig is shooting.

One of my favourite meals, the Kalk Bay platter from the Cape Town Fish
Market, a great restaurant. The platter contained, fish, calamari, prawns
and mussels. A large meal, but it is so good. They also do great sushi. By
the way if you are vegetarian, I would not rush there too fast…Here is
their website – www.ctfm.co.za.

Day 69: Steak for dinner, originally uploaded by Craig wants camera stagetime.

This is something that I very seldom do, have a steak for dinner. I am not a
big red meat eater, but when I do, boy I enjoy it!

Day 58: Mineola, originally uploaded by Craig Strachan.

The Mineola is a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit. However, it
tastes like an orange. Very sweet and yummy. They are especially easy to
peal.

Day 55: Glass of chardonnay, originally uploaded by Craig Strachan.

Glass of Vergelegen Chardonnay, being enjoyed at a dinner at the Erinvale Golf Course. The venue is fantastic, and if you can get hold of some of the Vergelegen wine, you will not regret it. The wine is truly superb.

Lunch!, originally uploaded by Craig Strachan.

This was what I had for lunch on Saturday, croissant dough made into a bread, with sliced organic cured beef. It was really tasty, but with the amount of butter in the bread, there is no way that you can even pretend that it is healty.