HEALTH FOOD RESTAURANT
Make no bones about it — broth is back and bubbling
Discerning foodies the world over are touting the benefits of soupy stock lauded for its cure-all health benefits, writes Tarah Darge
The flutter of a simple linen flag emblazoned with a wishbone marks the entrance to Marrow – a dinky and bare-bones restaurant on Cape Town’s Loop Street dedicated to serving broth. While a simmering pot of meaty leftovers doesn’t sound like a fashionable drink, discerning foodies the world over are touting the benefits of the soupy stock lauded for its cure-all health benefits. The owners of Cape Town’s popular Gin Bar and Honest Chocolate are behind this iteration of a global trend, and the idea began brewing more than five years ago. "We’ve always had a great love for all things soupy and for how healthy and easy nourishing food can be," says co-owner Dennis Williams. After hosting a few successful soup-centric experiences around the city, a recent trip to Japan rekindled the vision. "We were stirred by the quality and delicate nature of Japanese street food [of which ramen is best-known] coupled with the care and pride that goes into preparing the simple dishes served in beautif...
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