Here’s another option for those of you hunting for a End-of-year function in the Southern Suburbs. For R200 Per Head, you get a choice of this set menu;
Starters
Rudi’s Salad/Mushroom Soup
Mains
Veal Marsala & Saute Potatoes/
Tender Beef Fillet, with optional green Madagascar pepper sauce & fries/
Fresh line fish of the day & fries/
Prima Vera Tagliatelle (vegetarian)/
Chicken Breast, grilled with lemon and olive oil & Saute Potatoes
Dessert
Italian Vanilla & Dark Sticky Chocolate Ice-Cream/
Creme Brulee
Mamma Mia is offering this until 30 December 2010 and is closed on Mondays.
Mamma Mia Restaurant / Shop F8 / Steenberg Village Centre / Redham Avenue / Steenberg / Tokai / Tel: 021 701 8585 / / www.mammamiarestaurant.co.za
One&Only Cape Town is now home to the first urban restaurant of one of South Africa’s most loved and award-winning chefs, Reuben Riffel. Reuben’s serves deceptively simple, wholesome bistro fare, with fresh flavours, generous portions and beautifully-plated dishes. The restaurant has a sophisticated, but unfussy, brasserie feel and the food provides an exciting combination of local flavours.
Reuben’s Lunchtime Special
With Reuben’s now situated in the heart of the CBD at One&Only Cape Town, a wholesome lunch will never be too far away. Treat yourself to an exquisite meal from the Reuben’s lunch menu for just R185* for two generous courses, or R225* for three courses.
These special offers are valid until 30 November and include tea, coffee and complimentary valet parking.
Rueben’s / The One & Only Cape Town / Dock Road / V&A Waterfront / Tel: 021 431 5222 /restaurantreservations@oneandonlycapetown.com / www.oneandonlycapetown.com / www.reubens.co.za
Join One&Only Cape Town’s Head Pastry Chef Rene Simatos, one of the finest pastry chefs in South Africa, for a treat of all things dark and decadent.
Rene has extensive experience, having headed up numerous pastry departments at five-star establishments around the world. But most notable, Rene has been involved with One&Only in collaboration with Lindt Studio, which makes her perfectly qualified to lead this weekend’s host of indulgent experiences for chocolate lovers:
Friday 29th October
Lindt Studio South Africa will guide guests through the ‘Bean to Bar Journey’, a guide on how to use your senses to appreciate the refinement of chocolate. This includes an iced chocolate beverage upon arrival and a lavish chocolate High Tea.
Reuben’s from 15:00 to 16:00 / Vista Bar & Lounge from 16:00 to 17:30, R225 per guest
Saturday 30th October
Rene will host a sneak preview to the Pastry Kitchen’s anticipated Halloween Handmade Cupcake Collection. The collection marries Lindt Excellence dark chocolate and marzipan Halloween figurines. The demonstration includes complimentary cupcakes, two Lindt Excellence bars and the recipes.
Reuben’s from 09:30 - 10:30, R120 per guest
Saturday 31st October from 14:30 until 17:30
Rene presents a deliciously dark Lindt High Tea with a twist. Guests can enjoy a full Lindtini cocktail experience, a Lindt High Tea buffet and a chocolate-styled reminder of the occasion.
Vista Bar & Lounge from 14h30 - 17:30, R195 per guest
To book a place at The Dark Festival, call 021 431 4511 or email restaurantreservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
The One & Only Cape Town / Dock Road / V&A Waterfront / Tel: 021 431 5222 /restaurantreservations@oneandonlycapetown.com / www.oneandonlycapetown.com
Until 31 December 2010, you can enjoy the following “with wine” specials at Sinns;
One course with a glass of wine for R95
Two courses with a glass of wine for R109
Three courses with a glass of wine for R135.
Sinn’s Restaurant / Wembley Square / Gardens / Cape Town / Tel: 021 465 0967 / Email:indulge@sinns.co.za /www.sinns.co.za
Until the end of the year, Starlite Diner is running the following specials;
Mondays & Wednesdays are Rib & Wings nights, 300g of ribs and 3 chickenwings - R49.95
Tuesdays are Burger nights, buy any burger and get an Original Burger free
Thursdays are Ladies Nights, single shots (Cane, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Rum or Whiskey) and a mixer for free (although you may want to check this…). to qualify, you need to be a lady no younger than 20.
Sundays are Kids Eat Free days, children under 10 eat free (off the kids menu, excluding steak & ribs), Please note, one Kid per adult and the adult has to eat a meal from the menu, exclusive sides, starters & desserts.
The best thing? They’re open 24 hours, perfect for those late night munchies, post-night out… certainly better than a petrol station pie.
Starlite Diner / 15 Mispel Road/ Bellville / Tel: 021 949 6864
For those looking for a Saturday evening treat, the Quarterdeck restaurant also offers a Cape Malay Potjiekos treat on the last Saturday of every month. Potjiekos - literally meaning pot food - has been part of South Africa’s culture for many centuries. Today, cooking up a potjie has evolved into a unique South African social happening, a tradition almost as popular as the legendary braai.
Family and friends are all invited and can settle around the fire with the softly bubbling potjie, chatting, enjoying a drink and having a great time, while the aroma escaping from the potjie does its work.
The Portswood Hotel would like to invite you to experience this real African tradition;
Every Last Saturday of the Month
Between 18h30 and 22h00
R65.00 p/person
Here’s a little more info on the Quarterdeck;
“The once Cape Colony petty-crimes prison was declared a national monument and transformed into a restaurant in 1994. The Quarterdeck Restaurant occupies a section of the Original Breakwater Prison was known as the Good Conduct Ward. Amongst the crisp white table clothes, colour speckled dining chairs and beautiful dark wood furniture in the cosy restaurant lie stark remainders of the polar opposite world that existed in the building in 1860. Prison bars still line the windows of the restaurant and cut-out sections of exposed wall juxtapose harsh brick walls with elegant white-wash walls.”
The Quarterdeck Restaurant / Portswood Hotel / Portswood Road / V&A Waterfront / Cape Town / Tel: 021 415 1162 / qdeck@legacyhotels.co.za / www.portswood.co.za
In our ongoing bit to give you all the options for Year-end, Christmas & New Years dining options, here’s an offering from Bistro Sixteen82, at Steenberg Wine Estate.
Please note this menu is only available on 25 December 2010.
AMUSE BOUCHE
Mulled Wine Cherries: Blue Cheese, Fresh Steenberg Honeycomb and Almonds.
STARTERS
Pork and Pistachio Pâté: Vin De Constance Sultanas, Apple Chutney and Frisee Salad.
Gazpacho Consommé: Crab Salad, Asparagus, Riesling Dressing
Asparagus and Summer Pea Mousse: Soft White Cheese, Truffle Emulsion
MAINS
Sous Vide Pork Rack: White Bean “Risotto”, Pickled-Braised Fennel And Shiitake Mushrooms.
Confit Duck Leg: Cured Breast, Honeycomb, Verjuice Gastrique and Pomme Dauphine.
Franschhoek Trout Mi Cuit: Horseradish Fondant, Savoy Cabbage and Beetroot Foam.
Roast Artichoke Raviolis: Aubergine “Caviar”, Pickled Vegetables, Tomato Fondue.
DESSERTS
Frosted Raspberries: White Felchlin Chocolate Sauce and Hot Vodka Jellies
Christmas Crème Brulee: Christmas Mince Ravioli and Cherry Foam
Chocolate And Caramel: Chocolate Tart, Brandy Caramel, Salted Peanut Praline.
PETIT FOURS
Sweets, Coffee, Tea: Christmas Macaroons, Turkish delight and Egg-Nog
R425.00 PER PERSON
MENU’S MAY CHANGE ACCORDING TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE BEVERAGE OR GRATUITY.
50% DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKINGS.
DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH.
Bistro Sixteen82 / Steenberg Estate / Steenberg Road / Tokai / Cape Town / Tel: 021 713 2211 / reservations@bistro1682.co.za / www.steenberg-vineyards.co.za
221 Waterfront and the Waterfront Boat Company were proud to announce their CRUISE & DINE package at the beginning of the year and it is continuing through the 2010/2011 season.
Experience the unique view of Table mountain and Cape Town’s city lights, by sea. Then dine at Restaurant 221 Waterfront, offering exceptional food and atmosphere while enjoying the ambiance of the V A Waterfront.
There are two options;
1.5 hour Sunset Cruise (including 2 glasses of Sparkling Wine) & Dinner (three course set menu) R370 per person.
1 hour Lunch Cruise & Dine (two course set menu) R210 per person.
221 Waterfront / Upper Level / Victoria Wharf / Shop 221 / V&A Waterfront / Cape Town /
Tel: 021 418 3633
It’s that time of year where you need to start thinking where to have your year-end function, what to get everyone for Chirstmas and, of course, what to do for New Years.
Well, be sure to add Pigalle to your list with their “1920’s Spectacular”;
Unfurl your feathers & shine your spats, polish your pearls and comb your pencil moustache in readiness for a night of unbridled decadence and 1920’s hedonism. Join Pigalle Dinner and Dance Restaurant
for a night to remember …
Entertainment for the evening will begin with none other than a sensational Five Piece Party Band who will entertain you on the dance floor with contemporary, jazz and swing music
From 12:00am DJ Bryan will ensure that you are taken into the following year in style with only the best music
For R1250 Per Person, expect;
Amuse Bouche - Parsley Soup with Prawn Tortellini and Truffle foam
Starter - Seared Tuna with a Basque style stew of Peppers, Shaved Radish and Melon with a Chardonnay vinaigrette
Lemon Sorbet - Lemon Sorbet with a Ruby Port Syrup
Main Event - Oven Roasted Kingklip served with Spring Onion Risotto, sautéed Asparagus, seared Scallops and a Lime jus or Char Grilled Loin of Venison with Watercress puree, wilted Spinach,
Shitake mushrooms and a Port wine jus or Shellfish Platter , a combination of Baby Lobster, Langoustines and Prawns. Grilled in Lemon Butter and finished with a Garlic marinade
Dessert - Amarula Crème Brulee with a compote of Pineapple, Vanilla seed and a red Chilli salsa or Chocolate Fondant with Cointreau and Orange Ice Cream
Don’t forget to read our featured review of Pigalle, ‘P: Pigalle - All about Atmosphere”
Pigalle Cape Town / 57A Somerset Road / Green Point / Tel: 021 421 4848 / pigalle@mweb.co.za/www.pigallerestaurants.co.za
Next time you find yourself in the North, behind the boerewors curtain, don’t forget that there are a few good eateries on that side too.
One such example is Lemon Butta, and here are 11 reasons to give it a go…
1. Traditional English Style Fish and Chips – R54.00
Add a portion of deep fried Calamari for only – R15.00
Add a grilled Queen Prawn each for only – R9.50
2. Authentic Asian Chicken Stir Fry – R49.50
A healthy traditional Asian stir-fry with egg noodles, chicken fillets & wok braised vegetables.
3. Uncle Mac’s Special Platter – R115.00
650g-750g whole baby Kingklip grilled on the coals and a portion of deep fried Calamari served with savoury rice.
4. Philips Favourite Food Platter Reloaded – R99.50
4 pieces of California style Alaska Maki, 1 Baby Sole, deep fried Calamari strips and tentacles served with rice or chips.
5. Chef’s Platter – R125.00
2 Baby Sole, 2 Portuguese Sardines on the coals, 4 Queen Prawn and deep fried Calamari served with chips or rice.
6. Mankok Bowl with Prawn and Crab – R55.00
A bowl of steamed sushi rice topped with Prawn and Crab and flavoured with spices, roasted sesame seeds, shredded Nori and Japanese mayonnaise.
7. Mankok Bowl with Salmon and Tuna – R65.00
A bowl of steamed rice topped with Salmon and Tuna then flavoured with spices, roasted sesame seeds, shredded Nori and Japanese mayonnaise.
8. Creamy Rock Shrimp Tempura on Crispy Salad – R59.95
A double portion of Rock Shrimps prepared Tempura style served on salad in our creamy Rock Shrimp Sauce.
9. Maxi Maki Platter (14 pieces) – R69.50
4 Pieces California style Crab Maki Roll, 4 piece California style Tuna Maki Roll and 6 piece traditional Maki Roll.
10. Bento Box Special (13 pieces)
4 Piece spicy Salmon California style roll
4 Piece spicy Prawn California style roll
3 Piece vegetable Tempura
2 Piece Fresh fish Tempura
11. Dim Sum Basket (8 pieces) – R65.50
3 Beef Dim Sum, 2 Prawn Dim Sum, and 3 Pork Dim Sum freshly steamed and served with our special dipping sauce.
Specials available everyday.
NO take aways allowed or sharing of any specials.
No corkage allowed with special.
Terms and Conditions apply
Lemon Butta / Shop 54 / Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre / 39 Carl Cronje Drive / Tyger Valley /Cape Town / Tel: 021 914 7250
