Out of Africa is the brainchild of chef Paul Friedman and revolves around South African cuisine. The menu is influenced by a month-long trip Friedman took earlier this year, as well as by his childhood growing up in Johannesburg.
Cooking has been a part of Friedman’s life since he was a young boy, when he was inspired by the various tastes and smells of South Africa. Friedman started working in the restaurant industry when he was 16 years old, and almost 60 years later, he is still going strong.
“My cuisine is very, very unique because of all the years of experience in operating restaurants where I actually learned how to cook,” Friedman said. “I wasn't really a chef. I didn't go to school. Nobody taught me. I just learned on my own. I have a very unique flavor that if I like it, it goes on my menu, and I’m fortunate that people love the way I cook.”
The menu will consist of less traditional meats and will officially launch the first week of June. Regular menu items will still be available while the Out of Africa menu is running.
Menu items include:
- Ostrich: grilled to medium rare, chateaubriand, topped with Chef Paul’s monkey sauce
- impala, a medium-sized antelope: grilled to medium rare, basted in Chef Paul’s signature steak sauce, served with monkey sauce
- Karoo lamb: Chef Paul’s dry rub, grilled to medium rare, served over five cheese whipped potatoes, drizzled with vanilla balsamic glaze, served with mint sauce
- prawns: broiled, lemon butter and herbs, spicy scampi sauce, saffron rice pilaf
- Kingklip
- Iberico Pork Ribeye: grilled and basted in Chef Paul's signature basting sauce
Even though some of these items are super unique, there will be no issue in being able to keep the ingredients in stock. Friedman has found suppliers that will keep the wild game fresh and ready to cook.
For those who are nervous about trying more daring dishes, diners are in good hands, as Friedman is a decorated chef who has owned and operated over 58 restaurants around the world.
Friedman’s awards include:
- 2013 Cadillac Culinary Master award
- Katy Taste Fest Winner
- Chef Of Chefs Winning Dish Bobotie Wine and Food Week 2013
- Houston Press Readers’ Choice Award 2009
- Best Brunch
- Best Romantic Restaurant
- Appearance on “Restaurant Startup” (largest offer in “Restaurant Startup” history)
- Contestant on “Cutthroat Kitchen”
- Returning contestant on “Cutthroat Kitchen”
Ready to explore the cuisine of Africa? Stop by The Chef’s Table at 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Building J, Ste. P, Houston, this June to get a taste.
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