Tashas Rosebank Gets a Fresh Look

WORDS Dumisani Mnisi PHOTOS Supplied

It’s all in the details.

A tasty salmon bagel with steaming coffee or sexy cosmopolitan with friends, Tashas Rosebank has always been a hub for well-curated menus, cool, tranquil vibes and beautiful scenery, and now this hub has a new look! Inspired by the bustling high-end energy of New York City and its similarity to Johannesburg, the newly renovated restaurant is a breath of fresh air in the busy city.

Sitting in the heart of Rosebank on a busy corner at The Zone Shopping Centre, the high-end restaurant has made subtle changes to its space that can be easily missed at first glance. Known for its contemporary modern look with earthy warm finishes, the Tashas group decided to modernise their space by swapping out their dark wooden slats on the centre food island for a lighter golden stained oak look, making the space feel warmer, luminescent and lighter. With square carved decorative wooden details- the giant island adds character to the space while dividing the restaurant from the kitchen.

The autumnal hues and lighter wood aesthetic are carried throughout the inside area – found in the large eating tables, the walls and the cash bar station. The wainscotting beautifully contrasts the creamy walls, adding texture and depth to the space, and with the added soft ambient lighting, the atmosphere is intimate and relaxing. With circular wood carvings and golden door handles, the cash bar station is its own work of art with a creamy stone top for the screens. The golden details are also found in the finishes, like the candle holders at the entrance and the lamps and vases positioned across the space, making it grand and elevated but still inviting and familiar. 

There are parts of the restaurant that have remained unchanged like the classic book centrepiece by American-based visual artist, Lisa Occhipinti. The installation, made out of rescued and repurposed books, was transformed into a hanging art with pages turned into books to create shape and movement. “The piece, found by Natasha for the opening of the store in 2010, is iconic. The renewed inspiration comes from the architectural and cultural significance of the NewYork libraries,” says Savva Sideris, Natasha’s brother and business partner in Tashas Group. 

Famously known for its garden-fresh dishes and evolving menu with fresh flavours, this natural green energy blooms across the interior as well – in the deep green tiles and vases with lush healthy plants adding colour and life to the restaurant. | tashasgroup.com

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