From the 24th to 30th October famous Sicilian Il Cappero Restaurant in Cape Town, will offer a special menu using the original recipes of the 1860’s. The same recipes as described in the book “Il Gattopardo” and then featured in the famous movie with the same title.
In those years the newly united Italy was able to preserve its regional gastronomic traditions, rich and various, thanks to the special nature of the territory and, of course, to the quality of food.
Bookings are essential and prices range from R50.00 - R75.00 for starters and R95.00 for mains. For more information or to make a reservation call Aldo on 021 461 3168.
Il Cappero / 3 Barrack Street (beside Parliament) / Tel: 021 461 3168 / Email: reservations@ilcappero.co.za / www.ilcappero.co.za
The brand new Cape Dairy Experience promises to treat and entertain dairy lovers on Friday 4 November and Saturday 5 November 2011 at Sandringham (next to the N1 between Cape Town and Paarl).
Learn to make butter, Italian cheese and ice cream in the interactive dairy pantry; bring the family to see world-class animals strut their stuff; or give it your all in the ice cream-eating competition and old-fashioned boeresport.
Visitors can bake their own traditional milk tart, roosterkoek and pot bread on a coal fire, while youngsters make their own stokbrood with homemade butter and cheese. A Huguenot Chocolate experience is also on offer for those with a sweet tooth.
Cost is R30 for adults, while children 13 years and younger enter free of charge.
For more information, visit www.capedairy.co.za or call 021 975 4440. Alternatively, you can email mariana@agriexpo.co.za or liezel@agriexpo.co.za
Enjoy an oriental-inspired dishes for Salt aficionado Chef Craig Cormack’s next salt and wine pairing menu to be held at Die Bergkelder, Fleur du Cap’s famous ‘cellar in the mountain’ in Stellenbosch.
The latest in a series of salt and wine pairing four-course dinners, held on the last Thursday of every month, offer guests a range of oriental dishes all showcasing the versatility of Fleur du Cap’s elegant Unfiltered wines.
Booking is essential as seats are limited.
Cost: R400 per person including the tasting, food and wines.
Time: Begins with canapés at 19h00.
For more information and bookings, call Nadia Ferreira at Die Bergkelder at 021-809 8025 or email info@fleurducap.co.za.
Constantia Uitsig Restaurant has recently launched their Spring Tasting menu for a limited time only. Choose the number of courses you want to enjoy, and you’re set with the below options. Each dish is paired with a wine but these are dependent on availability.
Bouchee de Moule – Steamed black mussels in a puff-pastry case with a saffron veloute
Paired with Constantia Uitsig Chardonnay
Spring Salad – Variegated green vegetables served on baby greens with Truffle dressing
Paired with Constantia Uitsig Sauvignon Blanc
Mushroom Ravioli – Wild mushroom & ricotta parcels served with Truffle cream
Paired with Constantia Uitsig Semillon
Sorbet – Palate Cleanser
Cumin-crusted Kingklip – Pan-fried, served with sweet potato, baby spinach & a verjuice vinaigrette
Paired with Constantia Uitsig White Blend
Karoo Lamb Cutlets – Grilled medium, served with celeriac puree, green beans and a Gorgonzola sauce
Paired with Constantia Uitsig Blend
Crème Brulee – A velvety custard dessert
Paired with Constantia Uitsig Muscat
Coffees & Teas served with Biscotti & Truffles
Costs:
6-course: R390
5-course: R365
4-course: R340
Dinners only – valid till end Oct 2011
Constantia Uitsig Restaurant / Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate / Spaanschemat River Road / Constantia / Cape Town / Tel: 021 794 4480 / Email: restaurant@uitsig.co.za / www.constantia-uitsig.com
All those who value education and literacy are invited to join top celebs at Pigalle Restaurant on Saturday 22 October for a night of fabulous food, fine wine, dancing and memorable entertainment.
help2read is a South African Child Literacy Organisation whose vision is for all primary school learners to be literate and develop a love for reading.
Top Billing presenter Jeannie will be the hostess for the evening, joined by special guests Louise Carver and performer Ian Smith with his
Virtual Jazz Reality dance band.
Where: Pigalle Restaurant, 57A Somerset Road, Green Point
When: Saturday 22 October 2011 7pm for 7.30pm
Cost: R4000 per table of ten or R400 per person. Includes a three-course meal and wine
Contact: To attend the event, email marc@help2read.org or call 021 685 8085 by 17 October 2011.
(Parking is available opposite the restaurant entrance in Somerset Square off Highfield Road.)
Visit: www.help2read.org to find out more.
For the 6th consecutive year, over the weekend of 14 - 16 October, the Robertson Wine on the River is returning to the banks of the Breede River.
Enjoy more than 300 wines from over 40 wineries, while soaking up the rhythm of live jazz, ballads and blues. There will also be delicious gastronomic delights from which to choose, whilst browsing amongst the country food stalls, the Robertson Farmers’ Market, and, with a wide variety of children’s activities, Robertson Wine on the River promises to be a festive family affair.
Convenient designated parking areas will be clearly sign-posted en route. For visitors utilising parking areas further a-field, a shuttle-service will provide transport to and from the festivities.
Wines will be sold on site at cellar door prices.
For bookings and enquiries, contact the Robertson Wine Valley office at 023 626 3167 or email manager@robertsonwinevalley.com
Paulaner Bräuhaus celebrates its 10th annual Oktoberfest this month, promising a party bigger than anything Capetonian beer lovers have experienced before. Live performances from both local and Bavarian bands and a specially-brewed Oktoberfestbier by brewmaster, Wolfgang Ködel, are highlights of the festivities, which run from 14 to 30 October 2011.
The Oktoberfest will be opened with the tapping of the first barrel of Oktoberfestbier. Made according to a traditional recipe, this brew has an amber colour and strong taste. To complement the beer, Paulaner serves traditional hearty Bavarian cuisine such as Bavarian sausage mix, Bavarian roast pork, chicken schnitzel, the traditional Munich Oktoberfest half roast chicken and their speciality, crispy eisbein.
Umpah music will be played live on Wednesday and Thursdays between 6pm and 8pm; Fridays and Saturdays between 6pm and 12 midnight; and Sundays between 3pm and 7pm. The 650-seater outdoor beer garden will be partially covered with a Bedouin tent to offer shade during the afternoon. In anticipation of the estimated 50 000 guests over the course of the festival, Paulaner plans to brew 9000 litres of the Oktoberfestbier this year, up from the 6000 litres brewed in 2010.
Time and Place: 14 to 30 October 2011 at Paulaner Bräuhaus, Clock Tower, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Cost: R50 cover charge (applicable 2 hours before the German bands start playing) for over 18s, which includes a 500ml Oktoberfestbier voucher valued at R30. A R20 cover charge applies for patrons aged 13 to 17 years, and those younger than 12 year are admitted free of charge.
For more information contact: Paulaner Bräuhaus on 021 418 9999, email brauhaus@paulaner.co.za, or visit www.paulaner.co.za.
The beginning of the local asparagus season is a highlight in the Stellenbosch foodie calendar. This spring Bodega @ Dornier Wines’ chef, Neil Norman, will be celebrating this healthy, delicately flavored aphrodisiac by creating numerous fresh culinary delights with wine pairing from 16th September 2011 – 15th October 2011.
Try delicious dishes, such as asparagus risotto or smoked salmon and asparagus blinis, paired with the excellent Dornier wines. They invite you join them for this memorable experience that will bring together the flavors of the natural surroundings and tantalize your taste buds.
*The dates may vary according to the local asparagus season
Wines not included in the price
Lunch Daily 12:00 - 17:00
Bookings: 021 880 0557 or www.dornier.co.za
Posted on: September 9th, 2011 RLRWC Specials
With Rugby World Cup fever upon us, here are some of the places you could enjoy the game and grub.
Arnold’s
The Chef’s Breakfast, consisting of scrambled eggs, bacon, ostrich chipolata, grilled tomato, mushrooms, potato wedges, baked beans, toast and jam, for only R35. This hearty meal comes with either a cappuccino, fresh orange juice or a Castle Lite.
For something sweet, try the the Flapjack Stack. These freshly made pancakes are laced with bacon slices, banana and maple syrup, and cost R35.
Also try Swannie’s Roosterbrood, a braai baked bread roll served with butter, jam and grated cheese.This comes with a Castle Lite, and costs only R25.
And those who don’t want to miss even the early kick offs, can enjoy an Early Bird Breakfast for R11 if they make it before 07h00, from Monday to Friday. Biltong will be made available as a snack during the games for only R18.
Barrister’s
Barrister’s will be showing all the games that start after 6.00am! So come and shout for the Boks whilst you enjoy our delicious breakfasts.
- The On-the-go Breakfast for R20
- The Barristers Breakfast for R35
- The traditional full English breakfast for R50
Bascule Bar
During the Rugby World Cup, Bascule will be serving a South African Breakfast which will be available from 08h00, or 07h00 when required for earlier games.
The breakfast will consist of Scrambled Eggs, Mushrooms, Boerewors, Chakalaka, Selection of toast and Tea or Coffee for R55.
Bascule offers 3 flat screen TVs in the lounge area and 2 in the bar section. Games starting in the very early hours will not be shown because of the time, unless requested.
Caveau (Newlands)
For the duration of the RWC, Caveau will be offering their daily breakfast speical of a full English breakfast. Tuck into scrambled egg, bacon, beef sausage, mushrooms, tomato and toast with either a Peroni, coffee, tea or juice for only R60.
On ‘Big Game’ days, a reduced breakfast menu of Caveau egg benedict, French toast, muesli fruit and yoghurt, the fruit platter and the RWC breakfast special will be on offer.
Gourmet Burger
Gourmet Burgers will be offering three tasty specials for you to tackle during the Rugby World Cup.
Try the full English breakfast of scrambled egg, bacon, beef sausage, mushrooms, tomato and toast for only R60, and get a Peroni, coffee, tea or juice with your meal.
For later in the day, tuck into a steak, egg and chips, borrowed from the HQ kitchens, for R95 or a delicious bacon and egg beef burger, complete with chips R60.
A reduced breakfast menu will be offered on selected game days, and Gourmet Burger will be open on the following Sunday, the 11th September, 16th October and 23rd October.
Winter is on us again and Cape Town’s fine eateries are dishing up the usual multi-course specials. Take a look at the list below for all the restaurants offering 4 or more courses, listed alphabetically;
1. Jordan Restaurant - R225 (4 courses, includes 2 glasses of wine)
2. La Mouette - R240 (6 course tasting menu)
3. Myoga - R195 (6 course, Dinner)
4. Nobu - R299 (5 courses)
5. The Food Barn - R185 (4 courses, wine paired Mondays to Saturdays, Lunch & Dinner)
6. The Food Barn - R215 (5 courses, wine paired Mondays to Saturdays, Lunch & Dinner)
7. The Greenhouse - R295 (5 courses, wine paired)
8. The Jonkerhuis - R200 (4 courses, Lunch & Dinner)
9. The Planet Restaurant - R220 (4 courses, Vegan)
10. The Planet Restaurant - R300 (6 courses, Vegan)
11. The Roundhouse - R240 (7 courses)
12. The Roundhouse - R460 (7 courses, wine paired)
13. The Square - R195 (5 course tasting menu)
14. The Square - R295 (5 course tasting menu, wine paired)
The above specials are as listed on numerous online sources but we’d recommend you double check that these specials are still running when you make your reservation.
