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Wow its February already let’s make the most of
it! January seems to have gone past in a flash.
Exciting times for South Africa this year...
Our cricketers are in India; Rugby Super 14
about to start; Carlos Parreira honing Bafana to
do us proud in the World Cup. The spectacular
stadium in Green Point already feels like an
important part of Cape Town’s sporting life.
Buitenverwachting’s Harvest is in full swing and
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The Restaurant
Sunday 14th February
‘today we celebrate your
love’
Buitenverwachting Restaurant is definitely the
place to be with your loved one on this
auspicious day. Not usually open on a Sunday,
our staff will be pulling out all the stops to
make this a memorable experience for our guests.
Talented Chef/Patron Edgar
Osojnik has created a superb menu for the lovers
amongst us. A glass of bubbly each on arrival;
the ladies will receive a beautiful rose and
each couple will receive a mini sacher torte.
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Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu
3 Course R395
4 Course R445
5 Course R495
Please click here to see the Dinner Menu
Valentine’s Day Luncheon Menu
3 Course R355
The normal a la carte menus will
be available for lunch and dinner.
The food is sensuous, steeped in delicious
sauces; oysters done six different ways;
chocolate as only an Austrian can prepare;
designed to delight.
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A word from Lars
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“We consider
ourselves lucky, as the November storms did not
cause much wind damage in our vines. Flowering
was affected and we expect a smaller crop in
2010. The long and cold winter indicates strong
reserves in the vines and great fruit quality.
Our annual
nervousness is building up towards the harvest.
Special harvest T-Shirts have been made from
moisture management fabric have been handed out
to our staff and we all feel like the race
horses before the J&B Met! Hold thumbs.” |
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Meet Justin
Your scribe is going to introduce you to some of
the important people behind the scenes at
Buitenverwachting.
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Head Chef, Justin Pillay is Edgar’s right hand
man. He was apprenticed to Edgar in 2000 and
attended The Culinary Academy, a first class
school started by the talented Chef, Elsa van
der Nest. He passed with flying colours and it
wasn’t long before he was appointed Chef de
Partie at Buitenverwachting. He was promoted to
Head Chef at the Gourmet Festival in 2009.
Justin says that Edgar has been an inspirational
mentor and that his encouragement has been a
great motivation to excel.
Good at all aspects of cuisine his special love
is for the Pastry Kitchen. “I love the creative
feeling about it the only limitation is one’s
imagination!” says Justin. He has spent time
cooking at the 3 Michelin starred van Dome
restaurant in Germany and also participated in
the Davidoff Gourmet Festival in Sylt, Germany
in 2002.
Recently married he is planning to spend many
more years at Edgar’s side in the Restaurant at
Buitenverwachting. |
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This and That
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however our ultimate meal of the
holiday was Buitenverwachting - we had lunch there and
enjoyed it so much we cancelled our reservation
at The Opal Lounge to go back again in the
evening - best meal ever!’
A trip report – December 9th on Trip Advisor*
and more
RE: Best picnic lunch in Cape Town/Constantia
Jan 21, 2010, 2:46 PM
Buitenverwachting is our long time favourite. It
was as good as ever on 6 Jan. Excellent, varied
food & plenty for 2 in a basket. Beautiful
location & very relaxed atmosphere. Wherever you choose you will need to make a
reservation.
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*Trip Advisor is a top International Travel
Website. There were many in similar vein.
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Ilze’s Cellar Door News
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The Buitenverwachting Chardonnay has been sold
out for many a month...
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Ilze is pleased to tell you that the
2009 vintage has just been released.
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The Chardonnay was 10 months in barrels.
To achieve the best possible balance
between wood and fruit aromas, 1/3 of
the unwooded Chardonnay is usually
reserved and blended with the Chardonnay
from the barrel. The 2009 vintage was
very bold and intense so that the
unwooded Chardonnay did not offer any
improvement.
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This is the first time we have a 100%
wood fermented and matured Chardonnay.
The wine is bold and very expressive and
definitely one of the best we have ever
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Ilze invites you pop in and taste?
The price has been held at R95.00 per bottle - R
570.00 (for a case of 6).
Valentines Special for You
Sauvignon Blanc 2009
10% discount from Wednesday 10th February until
14th February 2010
The Sauvignon is rich, sexy and smooth – perfect
for any Valentine’s date!
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THE CELLAR - 021 794 5190 FOR WINE
TASTINGS OR PICNICS
THE RESTAURANT - 021 794 3522 FOR INFORMATION OR TO BOOK
Buitenverwachting, Klein Constantia Road,
Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: +27 (0) 21 794 5190 | Facsimile: +27 (0) 21 794 1351 |
Restaurant: +27 (0) 21 794 3522
Email: restaurant@buitenverwachting.com | Website: www.buitenverwachting.co.za |