WELCOME TO QUENSH
Stepping into Quensh is truly a feast for all the senses, with rich coffee aromas mixing with the wholesome smell of freshly baked bread. Quensh is not however your average coffee shop/ Deli, it is a totally vegetarian, all organic, completely new generation of eatery.
Quensh opened its doors to the residents of the quirky suburb of Observatory in the Western Cape in January 2009. It fast became a favourite spot for many locals and soon attracted people from further afield.
Open for breakfast, lunch and an early bird dinner, the restaurant serves a set menu that rotates every season. Dishes are inspired by the seasonal availability of ingredients based on the ethos of organic farming. Luckily Quensh has an expert chef who is not only highly trained but incredibly
Inventive as well. Delicious food is Jomar's passion, and he can turn everything from a simple turnip to a grand cheese into something incredible, along with assistant chefs Connie and Ashley.
A generous choice of beverages from teas to smoothies is served all day, with Quensh's special blend of Arabica coffee expertly prepared and served by their own barrister.
Decorated with subtle shades of green and grey, complimented by the dark wood tables and chairs of the restaurant, the deli section of Quensh quietly blends into the background. It stocks a wide selection of fresh produce and groceries. All your organic basics are kept on thee shelves from toilet paper to shampoo, baby food to pasta with a few interesting and luxurious items, such as chilli sauce and Himilayan salt, scattered in between.
On the fresh produce side you can expect all your seasonal fruit and veg, as well as tofu, goats cheese and fresh milk in the fridge. All produce has been sourced locally and each farm has been personally visited by owner and visionary Paulo Aliveria, who also runs the Ganic's organic food delivery service, now based at the shop.
Quensh is passionate about good food, looking after the planet and keeping things green and everything in the shop is driven by this ethos. Environmentally conscious people can really relax and enjoy the food and atmosphere safe in the knowledge that Quensh is not only taking care of their needs but our precious earth's to!
WHY ORGANIC?
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Organic is good for you and your planet, is kind to animals and wildlife and allows us to make a big difference. - Simply through the ingredients we use. With all these benefits, it’s easy to see why organic delivers such good value for money.
Organic farming is based on the idea that a healthy environment significantly benefits crops and the health of those consuming them. It's about respecting natural ecological balances and maintaining the health of the soil and the ecosystems in which crops and livestock are raised
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BETTER FOR YOUR PLANET
- More than 20% of greenhouse gas emissions come from food and farming today. Nitrogen fertiliser manufacturing is the worst offender. To produce just one tonne takes one tonne of oil, seven tonnes of greenhouse gasses and one hundred tonnes of water. Organic farmers work with nature to feed the soil and control pests. By choosing organic, local and seasonal - we can significantly reduce our carbon footprint.
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YOUR WELL-BEING
- No food has higher amounts of beneficial minerals, essential amino acids and vitamins than organic food. Organic food avoids pesticides and all controversial additives including aspartame, tartrazine, MSG and hydrogenated fats. Organic food contains higher levels of vitamin C and minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron and chromium as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants and Omega 3. Organic milk for example, is on average 68% higher in Omega 3 essential fatty acids.
- KIND TO ANIMALS
- Animal welfare is at the heart of organic systems. Organic certification standards for animal products rigorously protect all aspects of animal well-being - from rearing, feeding and shelter. Organic animals are free to pursue natural behaviour because they have plenty of outside space to thrive and grow, and are not routinely drugged with antibiotics. Organic standards prohibit cruelty and guarantee truly free-range lives for farm animals.
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ENCOURAGES WILDLIFE
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Plant, insect and bird life is up to 50% greater on organic farms. Organic farming relies on wildlife to help control natural pests, so wide field edges are left uncultivated for bugs, birds and bees to flourish. They are also not sprayed away by the fertilisers, chemicals and pesticides routinely used on non-organic farms.
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Plant, insect and bird life is up to 50% greater on organic farms. Organic farming relies on wildlife to help control natural pests, so wide field edges are left uncultivated for bugs, birds and bees to flourish. They are also not sprayed away by the fertilisers, chemicals and pesticides routinely used on non-organic farms.
- GM FREE
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Genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are banned under organic standards, even as livestock feed where over a million tonnes of GM crops each year is fed to non-organic livestock.
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Genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are banned under organic standards, even as livestock feed where over a million tonnes of GM crops each year is fed to non-organic livestock.
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SUPPORTS RURAL ECONOMY
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Organic farming is more labour intensive and most often owned and managed by independent farmers.
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Organic farming is more labour intensive and most often owned and managed by independent farmers.
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IT SIMPLY TASTES GREAT!
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Organic food is much tastier and a lot more wholesome compared to non-organic foods.
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Organic food is much tastier and a lot more wholesome compared to non-organic foods.
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