{
  "id": 5523404,
  "title": "CAPE CLASSICS REVISITED: Miller’s Thumb — still Jolly ’n Sane after all these years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/cape-classics-revisited-millers-thumb-still-jolly-n-sane-after-all",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T08:40:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-04-millers-thumb-still-jolly-n-sane-after-all-these-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miller's Thumb, the beloved Cape Classic restaurant, has maintained its charm and welcoming atmosphere for over three decades. Situated in the City Bowl, it has been a favorite seafood destination for locals since its opening in 1996. The restaurant's owners, Solly and Jane Solomon (nicknamed Jolly 'n Sane), have continued to provide exceptional service since their establishment.\n\nUpon returning to Cape Town after a decade away, the author visited Miller's Thumb for the first time since relocating to the Karoo. The restaurant's familiar decor and service immediately brought back memories of their visits in the 1990s. Solly and Jane, with their friendly demeanor and prompt attention, ensured that the author's return was as enjoyable as ever.\n\nThe menu at Miller's Thumb features various grilled fish options, each prepared with different seasonings and served with sides such as lemon garlic butter, Cajun butter, or Moroccan spices. The author particularly enjoyed the \"Chilli con pesce\" dish, a spicy seafood meal with chorizo, red pinto beans, and an abundance of cheese and fresh coriander. Their dining companion, the Foodie's Wife, savored a Bengali fish curry, complemented by other starters that the author also found delightful.\n\nThe author and their companion indulged in dessert, a marzipan treat recommended by Jane, which satisfied their sweet cravings. With its consistent quality and welcoming atmosphere, Miller's Thumb has undoubtedly earned its status as a Cape Classic and will remain a cherished dining destination for the author and their family.",
  "summary": "A happy return to the beloved and now veteran City Bowl restaurant where everything is still the same and they still know your name, even after more than a decade away.",
  "key_points": [
    "Miller's Thumb has been a Cape Classic restaurant since 1996",
    "Owners Solly and Jane Solomon provide exceptional service",
    "Chilli con pesce and Bengali fish curry are popular dishes"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}