Feathers Restaurant is uniquely tailored to suit the needs of golfers, families as well as those with a taste for Oriental Cuisine. Located on the ground floor of the Clubhouse, the restaurant offers breakfast, light meals and snacks during the day. Feathers welcomes two new chef to its restaurant: Arthuro B. Bonita and Lloyd Nyowani.

Our Chefs pride themselves in the ability to complete the dining experience with an action wok station and sushi bar. However,for that exquisite oriental dining, our two new Chefs boast of their skill to make tantalizing sushi with amazing textures and luscious flavours as well a variety of Eastern dishes.

Name: Arthuro B. Bontia

 

What/who inspired you to become a chef?

My mother inspired me, in so many ways she influenced my career choice.

 

How long have you been a chef?

Wow…for the past 18 years, imagine!

 

Highlights in your career:

(Laughs) to be honest I think its here in Phakalane, I’ve never been to Africa so when this opportunity came I just had to take it. It’s amazing!

 

Favourite culinary style:

Filipino, Japanese and Chinese

 

Favourite dish:

My own special beef caldereta & sushi food

 

What is the worst meal that you have ever had?

(Laughs) well that’s easy; it would have to be a cake baked by yours truly!

 

Trick up your sleeve:

When making food that requires fresh chili, I use chili paste or chili powder just to add the spiciness. Another one is when cooking in Hibachi I make my cooking an art by doing a few tricks in front of the guest…that’s my little show! To be a Chef is not easy; one must be determined and have abundant passion and creativity. Cooking should be from the heart in order to enjoy and love the profession if one wants to be a successful Chef. One last thing…as a chef I never stop studying and am keen to learn and discover ideas not only in books or online but from other chefs too. Never be selfish and share your knowledge with younger Chefs…trust me they will teach you a thing or two!!

 

 

Name: Lloyd Nyowani

 

What/who inspired you to become a chef?

Challenging myself up the ladder on food.

 

How long have you been a chef?

As young as I am… (Laughs) 6 years!!

 

Highlights in your career:

(Smirks) I was recognized as the best Sushi chef in Pretoria, South Africa!

 

Favourite culinary style:

Japanese

 

Favourite dish:

Easy…Chicken Curry

 

What is the worst meal that you have ever had?

With my love for food…honestly I’ve never had a bad meal.

 

Trick up your sleeve:

Hhhmmm…I don’t know yet but in all honesty everything I do is new and will definitely take me there! My passion is well pronounced by charisma when making food, to me its important to exuberate

 

For more information on the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort and Resturant please visit:www.phakalanehotel.com

 

For Media related questions please contact:

Tsitsi Chakamba @ tchakamba@phakalane.co.bw

Vihemba Vasco @ vvasco@phakalane.co.bw