Posted on: July 30th, 2010 BHPrawn Winter Special at The Bombay Bicycle Club

The wonderfully wacky team from Bombay Bicycle Club, the oldest gentleman’s club in the world, brings you a special winter treat to warm the cockles.

Special starts on 28-Jul-2010, ends on 30-Sep-2010.

Feast on a kilo of succulent tiger prawns, sauteed with white wine, chilli, garlic & herb butter, piled high on pink elephant platters and served with love, all for only 99 bucks.

The Bombay Bicycle Club / 158 Kloof Street / Gardens / Tel: 021 423 6805 / www.bombaybicycleclub.co.za

Posted on: July 29th, 2010 BH3-course Menu at Rioja

Sit back, relax and enjoy a three-course meal for only R165 per head.

Special starts on 1-Aug-2010, ends on 31-Aug-2010.

You’ll be enjoying;

Starters
Winter Vegetable Soup With Pancetta and Croutons OR Mushroom, Brie and Pesto Phyllo Parcel On Ruccola and Tomato Salad OR Rabbit Terrine With Cape Gooseberry Salsa

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Mains
Ostrich Neck Braised in Red Wine, With Parmesan Gnocchi OR Moroccan Chicken and Apricot Brochette on a Bed of Cous Cous OR Spinach, Ratatouille and Gorgonzola Pie With Sweet Potato Wedges

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Desserts
Rhubarb, Apple and Strawberry Crumble With Crème Chantilly OR Dark Chocolate Mousse With Orange Sesame Tuille OR Portofino – Espresso, Nachtmusik and Warm Condensed Milk

Rioja / Solole Game Reserve / 6 Wood Road / Sunnydale / Cape Town / Tel: 021 785 5123 /  / www.rioja.co.za

Posted on: July 28th, 2010 BHCafe Caprice Keeps It Simple

Buy one of their famous burgers and get one free. It’s that simple.

Special starts on 22-Jul-2010, ends on 31-Aug-2010..

Cafe Caprice / 37 Victoria Road / Camps Bay / Cape Town / Tel: 021 438 8315 / info@cafecaprice.co.za / www.cafecaprice.co.za

Posted on: July 27th, 2010 BH3-course paired Menu at Ferryman’s Tavern

R200 not going as far as it used to? Well, at Ferryman’s, it now goes a long way; three-courses paired with wine to be exact.

Special starts on 21-Jul-2010, ends on 30-Sep-2010.

Here’s what to expect;

Starters

Mussel Hot Pot
Fresh local mussels in a creamy garlic, thyme, sage & white wine sauce. Served with garlic bruschetta
paired with Whale Haven Sauvignon Blanc

Mexican Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh, slow-roasted in the oven along with Mexican flavour-infused vegetables. Served with a spicy coriander salsa.
paired with Teddy Hall Chenin Blanc

Calamari
120g tender baby calamari tubes pan-fried in a ginger, chili, coriander & tequila butter.
paired with Flat Roof Manor Sauv/Semillon

Mains

New York cut
250g thick cut sirloin, served with a decadent red wine & beef marrow jus. Served with skinny fries.
paired with Whale Haven Merlot “07”

Muscadel lamb shank
Steeped in a red wine & Muscadel until soft & tender then braised, served with garlic & rosemary mash.
paired with Grootepost Old Mans Blend

Norwegian salmon
Perfectly-baked & served with a decadent sorrel cream sauce & rocket salad.
paired with Durbanville Hills Chardonnay (wooded)

Stuffed chicken breast
Chicken breast fillet stuffed with mushroom, spinach, garlic, cream cheese & pork pate sealed with a strip of bacon. Served on a bed of julienne vegetables and drizzled with a mustard sauce accompanied by skinny fries.
paired with Excelsior Paddock Viognier

Dessert
Malva pudding
Served with cream or ice-cream

Apple crumble
Served with cream or ice-cream

Yes, that’s right, a 3-course paired meal from this menu for only R200 per person.

Reservations are recommended, call (021) 419 7748.

Ferrymans Tavern / East Pier Road / V&A Waterfront / Tel: 021 419 7748 / info@ferrymans.co.za / www.ferrymans.co.za

Posted on: July 26th, 2010 BH3-Course Jordan Wine Pairing at Signal


Executive chef, Malika van Reenen has teamed up with the wine-making team from Jordan to create a night of food and wine pairing for R330 per person. Enjoy a welcome drink and canapés in the Library, followed by a delicious three-course menu.

Special only on 27-Jul-2010

Expect the following’

CANAPES
THAI-SPICED SALMON FISH CAKE with marinated cucumber
ASPARAGUS AND POTATO RÖSTI with asparagus foam and lemon salt

These will be served with Jordan Sauvignon Blanc 2009

STARTER
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS, smoked tomato risotto, lemon-garlic butter and saffron emulsion paired with Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2008

MAIN
SPRINGBOK SHANK, vanilla pomme puree, winter greens and star anise jus
paired with Jordan Syrah 2006

DESSERT
LEMON TART, almond praline and turkish delight ice cream paired with Jordan Mellifera 2010

These evenings are very popular so booking is essential

In case you didn’t know, here are the upcoming Wine and Dine events;

Bouchard Finlayson - 31, August

Hamilton Russell Vineyards - 28, September

Wilderer Distillery - Grappa and Dine - 16, October

Graham Beck Wines - 26, October

Waterkloof Wines - 30, November

Signal / Cape Grace / West Quay Road / V&A Waterfront / Tel: 021 418 0520 / www.capegrace.com

Posted on: July 22nd, 2010 BH“Caviar Dreams - Second Edition” On Sale


That’s right, Caviar Dreams - Second Edition is on sale for R300.

Caviar Dreams, which is 176 pages of beauty, is not only performing the function of a full menu, wine list and cocktail list, but will also feature stories and recipes for all your favorite dishes from the restaurants.

You’ll be able to buy the menu cookbook in either a Beluga or Sevruga Edition at the restaurants, as well as the Deli.

See http://www.caviar.co.za/caviardreams.html for a sneak peek.

Beluga Restaurant / The Foundry / Prestwich Street / Green Point / Tel: 021 418 2948 / Email:info@beluga.co.zawww.beluga.co.za

Sevruga Restaurant / Shop 4 / Quay 5 / V&A Waterfront / Tel: 021 421 5134 / Email: info@sevruga.co.za /www.sevruga.co.za

Caviar Fine Foods / Shop 6201 / V&A Waterfront / Tel: 021 418 0909 / Email: deli@caviar.co.za /www.caviar.co.za

Blonde Restaurant / 129 Hatfield Street / Gardens / Tel: 021 462 5793 / Email: dine@blondedining.co.za/www.blondedining.co.za

Posted on: July 22nd, 2010 BHSevruga Sees Winter Out in Style


Sevruga is pleased to once again welcome their ever-popular Winter Menu which offers a variety of dishes for under R100.

Included are a range of delights to warm your belly while you enjoy the cosy yet vibrant restaurant atmosphere. All are brought to you by Caviar Group Executive Chef, Steven Edwards, who, when designing these scrumptious winter dishes has one key rule he applies: it has to taste so great it exceeds the highest expectations of every guest.

This is achieved by using only the freshest ingredients of the highest quality, assembled with the latest cooking methods, and a keen eye for detail.

Download the menu here   -  Sevruga Winter Menu

For more information and bookings please contact Sevruga at 021 421 5134.

Sevruga Restaurant / Shop 4 / Quay 5 / V&A Waterfront / Tel: 021 421 5134 / info@sevruga.co.za/www.sevruga.co.za

Posted on: July 22nd, 2010 BHThe ever-popular Winter Menu at Beluga


Beluga is pleased to once again welcome their ever-popular Winter Menu which offer a variety of dishes for under R100.

Included are a range of delights to warm your belly while you enjoy the cosy yet vibrant restaurant atmosphere. All are brought to you by Caviar Group Executive Chef, Steven Edwards, who, when designing these scrumptious winter dishes has one key rule he applies: it has to taste so great it exceeds the highest expectations of every guest.

This is achieved by using only the freshest ingredients of the highest quality, assembled with the latest cooking methods, and a keen eye for detail.

Download the menu here - Beluga Winter Menu

For more information and bookings please contact Beluga at 021 418 2948

Beluga Restaurant / The Foundry / Prestwich Street / Green Point / Cape Town /
Tel: 021 418 2948 / Email: info@beluga.co.za /
www.beluga.co.za

Posted on: July 20th, 2010 BHBirthday 7-Course Special at the Roundhouse Restaurant


You are invited to join the Roundhouse Restaurant to enjoy their second birthday special. To reward their loyal Guests they have created a superb winter menu, consisting of a seven course meal, for R245.

The menu includes such delicacies as their braised rabbit with potato tortellini and balsamic jus, delicious squid and crayfish bouillabaisse, the famous pork belly and a selection of desserts including a delectable espresso soufflé.

To make things more interesting, you choose four of the courses and their Chef chooses the other three.

Please contact the Roundhouse Restaurant on 021 438 4347 or email: info@theroundhouserestaurant.com to place your booking.

This special offer runs until the end of September.

The Roundhouse / Kloof Road / The Glen / Camps Bay / Cape Town / Tel: 021438 4347 / info@theroundhouserestaurant.com / www.theroundhouserestaurant.com

Posted on: July 19th, 2010 BHWinter Warmer Menu at Salt Restaurant and Bar


Enjoy a Winter Warmer Menu by the sea, paired with Vriesenhof wines.

Special starts on 1-Aug-2010, ends on 31-Aug-2010.

Enjoy two-courses for R165 and three-courses R195.

Please note, the menu is subject to change.

Salt Restaurant and Bar / The Ambassador Hotel / 34 Victoria Road / Bantry Bay / Cape Town / Tel: 021 439 7258 / salt@ambassador.co.za / www.saltrestaurant.co.za