While this might sound slightly
controversial, I'm just going to go out and say it: Cape Town is a
fabulous place to be in winter. While most of you may be thinking of
the wind and rain, let me remind you of a few facts. It doesn't get
nearly as cold as Johannesburg or other inland places. There are the
random, gorgeously hot, windless days in between each cold front,
perfect for beach picnics. And most importantly, there is an
abundance of restaurant specials.
One of my favourite fine-dining,
French-Mediterranean inspired restaurants, La Mouette, has just
launched a new six-course Autumn special for R165.
The set menu includes the following:
Truffle and cheese croquette smoked
tomato aioli
Butternut squash raviolis sage
brown butter and shaved pecorino
Roasted line fish chick
pea, tomato and baby spinach ragout
Confit shoulder of beef sweet
corn polenta, tomato and feta gremoulata
Warm choux pastry doughnut lemon
curd and coffee Chantilly
‘Chocolate orange’ macaroon,
chocolate financier, orange puree, marmelade ice cream and cointreau
syrupOpt for the wine pairing, which at R330, includes a carefully selected wine to match each course.
Bargain if you ask me...
If you're feeling more flush, try the
Autumn Gourmand Tasting menu for R395 (R595 with wines):
Butternut squash soup walnuts,
gorgonzola croquettes
Salt and pepper prawns chorizo
popcorn and sweet corn pureé
Caprese salad bocconcini,
pesto, tomato and gazpacho jelly
Crayfish ravioli almond
crumble cauliflower and truffle foam
Chalmar beef sirloin smoked
aubergine puree, caramelized baby onions and mash
Warm choux pastry doughnut lemon
curd and coffee Chantilly
‘Crunchie’ honey
comb parfait, milk chocolate ganache and honey cream
OR
Grilled Kimberley cheddar ‘sandwich’
tomato chutney, brioche and pickled onions
There are fire places in each room, so
it's perfect for a romantic 'cosy' dinner. Or, if the weather is
good, opt for a lazy lunch in the courtyard.
lamouette-restaurant.co.za;
021 433 0856; 78 Regent Road, Sea Point
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