(Cape Town, April 2014) On Friday, 25 April 2014, the illustrious Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa’s Bistro 1800 Restaurant will be hosting the first of a series of six food and wine pairing evenings to run through the coming autumn and winter months. Multi-award winning Nitida Wines will debut the culinary festivities, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy their vintage varietals paired with exotic compositions of gastronomic delight.
Nitida winemaker Brendan Butler will spearhead the four-course pairing with Bistro 1800 Sommelier, Ardiel Norodien, and Head Chef, Bevan Webb.
Bookings in advance are essential at a cost of R320 per person. For reservations contact Bistro 1800 Reservations on 021 430 0506, or email info@18hundreddegrees.co.za.
Event details as follows:
EVENT: Bistro 1800 & Nitida Food & Wine Pairing Evening
DATE: Fri 25 April 2014
TIME: 7pm to 10pm
VENUE: Bistro 180 Restaurant, Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa, Somerset Road, Green Point
Amuse bouche
Nitida The Matriach In White Methode Cap Classique
Oven Roast Mushroom
goats cheese stuffing, watercress, raspberry & fungi chip
Starter
Nitida Sauvignon Blanc
Pear & Brie Salad
fresh rocket, brie cheese, caramelised pears & walnut dressing
OR
Pork Belly & Crayfish
Roast parsnip-cauliflower puree, crayfish ravioli, figs
Sorbet
Lemon
topped with lemon candy
Main
Nitida Cabernet Sauvignon
Poppy Crusted Kudu Loin
smoked vanilla whipped potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, truffle essence & cabernet jus
OR
Seared Tuna Steak
warm nicoise salad, béarnaise & 63° egg
Dessert
Nitida Pinotage
Chocolate Pannacotta
ginger candy, pomegranate seeds & pistachio ice-cream