• Capetonians mourned when the popular Dutch closed its doors in De Waterkant, but Stephan van de Ven now serves his familiar comfort food at the new Dutch in Wynberg. By KIM MAXWELL Photographs by WARREN HEATH People who love eating usually have favourite haunts. One spot was the favourite of many Capetonians who frequented De Waterkant. Dutch, in a blue double-storey building with a bright orange awning and deck, was the place to go for lazy breakfasts, midweek coffees and lunches. Patrons were assured of friendly service and a chat with owner Stephan van de Ven. It was a place…

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    Milanese chef Giorgio Nava produces classic northern Italian recipes at both his Cape Town restaurants. By Kim Maxwell “‘Mantecatura’ means to stir,” Giorgio Nava says. “It’s what you…