steak béarnaise with watercress and burnt onions
ingredients: serves 4 2 x 4cm thick sirloin steak (about 500g ea) salt pepper 50g watercress, washed for the onions: 4 large onions for the béarnaise: reduction: 2 shallots, finely chopped pinch black...
View Articleklein constantia sauvignons blanc
Matt Day the winemaker from Klein Constantia challenged Cheffy to “nail the pairings” to 8 different Sauvignons Blanc they now have on the farm. Some are still in the experimental stage, they are all...
View ArticleCooking demonstration on Wed 24th May
time: 18h30 cost: R495 (incl meal, wine and service) featured winery: Flagstone demonstration menu on arrival: flagstone two roads chardonnay Kingklip brandade beignets, wild rocket, confied...
View Articlede grendel chefs table
Ian Berg, Cheffy’s sous chef from La Colombe days is now the head chef at De Grendel, one of Cape Towns oldest wine farms, stretching out over almost 330 hectares on the fynbos covered slopes of...
View ArticleTapas Winter Special
Over the next couple of months we’ve decided to run a Tapas Winter Special thats going to work as follows … On one night of the week, we will offer 50% off at least half the food menu including...
View Articleluddite chefs table
on arrival: saluez le saboteur white blend ~ luddite chenin blanc 2015 salmon & oyster bonbon, lemongrass gum ~ luddite chenin blanc 2014 chlorophyll, edamame beans, shrimps, yuzu, pecorino ~...
View Articlemarvelous chefs table
on arrival: ‘the inside track’ mcc 2014 ~ marvelous yellow 2015 tuna tataki, crunchy julienne, kimchi, peanut & lime vinaigrette ~ marvelous rosé 2017 wild mushroom parfait, san Danielle,...
View ArticleChefs table with Bruce Jack from Flagstone
on arrival: da luca prosecco treaty tree reserve sb/semillon 2016 noordhoek tidal pool: seaweed, shrimp, tuna, oysters, sea water ~ word of mouth viognier 2016 dashi broth, tempura tofu, bonito...
View Articlerickety bridge chefs table
The rickety bridge straddling the Franschhoek River takes you into vineyards nestling against the Dassenberg Mountains in the once called Olifantshoek area. A valley filled with mystery, romance and...
View Articlewine @ the foodbarn: October special
Ormonde Sauvignon Blanc 2016 R205.00 R1,230.00 Klein Sering Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blend 2016 R250.00 R1,500.00 Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2016 R70.00 R420.00 Botanica Chenin Blanc 2016 R295.00...
View ArticleFestive Season 2017
On Sunday 24th December: The restaurant is offering a normal lunch service. For Xmas Eve, we are offering a 4 course menu (4 choices per course) with amuse bouche, palate cleanser and coffee or tea at...
View ArticleWine Wednesday
Somebody’s got to do it; so we’ve been at it again … here are some wines we’ve tasted in the last couple of weeks that we think you’ll like … we invite you to try them with us this coming Wednesday...
View Articleall stars chefs table
on arrival: silverthorn the green man ~ sauv/ blanc: ataraxia ‘17 and buitenverwachting hussey’s vlei ‘09 noordhoek tidal pool: seaweed, mussels, tuna, oysters, sea water ~ rosé: avondale camissa...
View Articletrizanne signature wines
on arrival: tsw sauvignon blanc 2017 ~ tsw sauvignon blanc 2017 (elim) semi cured trout, brik petals, dill feta crème, pink pepper ~ reserve sauvignon blanc / semillon 2013 (elim) shitake &...
View Articlewine wednesday
this weeks Wine Wednesday at the Tapas Bar will bring you the following delights … TSW sauvignon blanc 2017 TSW reserve sauvignon blanc / semillon 2016 Yellow fin tuna poke bowl ~ Quando mouvedre rose...
View Articleken forrester chefs table
old vine reserve chenin blanc 2017 on arrival ~ roussanne 2013 tuna galette, chipotle, corn, lime, coriander, avo ~ chenin blanc 2007 honey & mead cured salmon, goats caillé, beetroots and shoots...
View Articlechefs table with John Loubser from Silverthorn
on arrival: Silverthorn the green man 2015 ~ Silverthorn the green man 2015 south atlantic oysters, ice leaf, green apple & green chili sorbet, roe ~ Silverthorn the green man 2009 yellowtail...
View ArticleIona chefs table
on arrival: sauvignon blanc 2017 ~ sauvignon blanc 2015 & 2012 the hoek sea lettuce, oyster, crab mayo, raw scallop & radish ~ one man band white 2016 courgette flowers, leeks & chèvre...
View ArticleWinter special 2018
Here it is folks … our Winter Special for 2018 !!! We’ve teamed up with some amazing wine farms and every two weeks, Cheffy will come up with a new menu and pair each item to the relevant wines. We...
View ArticleAvondale chefs table
on arrival: armila 2010 mcc ~ armila 2010 mcc onion blooms with salmon caviar, Jerusalem artichoke mousse, yuzu & truffle ~ anima 2015 chenin blanc quail & escargot “en sarcophage” grilled...
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