Wines of superior quality – that clinched Veritas double gold medals – will be served at the highly-acclaimed Eat Out Top 10 restaurants to ensure that the senses are seduced with first-class wine and cuisine. The acclaimed chef at each of the restaurants will create a gourmet menu to complement the wines.
Monis double gold Veritas winning Medium Cream Sherry and Tawny Port 1993 will woo the taste-buds at each of the fine restaurants.
Seats for this unrivalled gourmet feast are limited. Book in advance at the participating restaurants or click on www.veritas.co.za of www.eat-out.co.za for further information.
GAUTENG
30 August 2004
La Madeleine
La Madeleine’s legendary duo, Daniël en Karine Leusch, have been entertaining gourmands from near and far with their supremely delicate balance of ingredients, flavours and textures for more than two decades. Their masterful creations will be complemented by KWV’s choice wines – KWV Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2003, Cathedral Cellar Merlot 2000 and Cathedral Cellar Triptych. For bookings, contact tel 012 361 3667.
31 August 2004
YUM, Johnannesburg
Multi-talented, culinary trendsetter Dario de Angeli scooped the Eat Out Chef of the Year title last year and also boasts three Eat Out Top 10 accolades. Dario’s innovative cuisine will be served with Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc 2003, Rust en Vrede Shiraz 2000 and Guardian Peak SMG 2001. Book in advance at tel 011 486 1645.
CAPE TOWN
4 September 2004
one.waterfront, Cape Grace Hotel, V&A Waterfront
Celebrity chef Bruce Robertson has made his mark on one of the Cape’s foremost hotels, Cape Grace. This culinary master’s unconventional contemporary cuisine will be paired with Nederburg Private Bin Auction Sauvignon Blanc 2003, Nederburg Malbec Private Bin 2001, Nederburg Petit Verdot Private Bin 2001. Phone 021 410 7125 to secure a table.
31 August 2004
The Restaurant, Green Point
Graeme Shapiro’s star shines brighter than ever before at his chic restaurant on the city fringe. Five consecutive Eat Out Top 10 awards bear testimony to his innovative cuisine. A trio of Bon Courage Estate’s best – Colombard/Chardonnay 2003, Noble Late Harvest 2001, Weisser Riesling Natural Sweet 2003 – and Hartenberg Merlot 2000, promises an unforgettable celebration of the senses. Secure your table at tel 021 419 2921.
CAPE WINELANDS
23 August 2004
96 Winery Road, Somerset West
Simple yet innovative cuisine feature at this popular winelands destination. Carefully-selected local ingredients are transferred into Eastern, European and South African interpretations. Overgaauw Shiraz 2001, Overgaauw Shiraz/Cabernet 2001, 2002 Fleur du Cap Limited Release Viognier/Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc/ Semillon 2002 will please the palate. Book at tel 021 842 2020.
3 September 2004
Le Quartier Francais, Franschhoek
Accolades keep pouring in for Le Quartier Francais –seven Eat Out Top 10 nominations and 2002 Eat Chef of the Year award for Margot Janse. Margot’s signature Cape Provencal cuisine will be paired with Fairview’s Akkerbos Chardonnay 2001, Merlot 2002 and SMV 2002. Book in advance at tel 021 876 2151
Gourmands in the Klein Karoo will be treated to a food and wine feast par excellence at Jemima’s (tel 044 272 0808) on 25 September.
