Linger Longer - (Removed), Sandton

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Linger Longer's beautiful surroundings and international reputation belies its very humble beginnings in downtown Johannesburg. Established as a tearoom on the ground floor front rooms of a pre-war rooming house, Linger Longer served its first guests in 1961.

Toward the end of 1964, two German restaurateurs acquired the quaint tearoom and set about converting it into a restaurant. Little did they know that this little restaurant they so lovingly nurtured would become one of South Africa's longest surviving and favourite fine dining restaurants. Regrettably, both these enthusiastic entrepreneurs were killed in a motor accident in 1968 and Linger Longer's future hung in the balance.

Fortunately Bill Jackson, a regular, came to the rescue and once again Linger Longer had found a loving patron. Under Peg and Bill Jackson's supervision the restaurant flourished and grew. In 1979 the Jackson's retired to Natal and the restaurant was acquired by brothers John and Ben Filmalter.

No history of the Linger Longer would be complete without mention of Walter Ulz, Chief Cuisinier who has held court in the kitchen since the mid-seventies. His commitment has undoubtedly resulted in Linger Longer?s high standards and remarkable reputation.

The year 2006 signified the beginning of a new chapter in the Linger Longer history. The business was bought by the long standing management team of Carlos de Freitas, Walter Ulz and Mark Heuer. The tradition continues . . .

Linger Longer is well known for it's high culinary standards, the highlights are these signature dishes - Walter's Foie Gras, Porcini mushroom in olive oil and fresh basil. Try the beetroot Carpaccio or Artichoke Hearts topped with porcini/prawns, lemon lime juice or add scallops and tarragon sauce. Rock Cod and fresh Chilean Salmon, burned lemon cream or wild berries mousse Chocolate ganache. For that special occasion reserve a table in our private garden under the trees.

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Experience par excellence

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"Regardless of the occasion - be it my wife's birthday, which we celebrated there yesterday, or to give overseas visitors a treat as happened some months ago - Werner Ulz and his Te..." Read more "Regardless of the occasion - be it my wife's birthday, which we celebrated there yesterday, or to give overseas visitors a treat as happened some months ago - Werner Ulz and his Team make every visit to the Linger Longer an occasion to remember.

I followed the restaurant from Braamfontein to Sandton; in all the 40 years I frequent it, I have never been disappointed.

To Werner and his Team, I say Thank you and congrats to the restaurant's 50th!

Kurt"

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