Ekaya

Set beneath dramatic trumpet-shaped light fixtures, this sleek café and bar specializes in traditional South African cuisine. Spicy stews and curries—made with chicken, lamb, and beef—are standouts; so are the takeaway products from Melissa’s Food Shop (the local equivalent of Dean & DeLuca), like homemade nougat, Egyptian dukkah (a mixture of ground-up nuts and spices, used as a dip or as a crust for baked meats), and thyme-infused olive oil.