Book launch - Luncheon at Buitenverwachting

Launching The Diving by popular columnist, Helen Walne.

It tells of her tortuous relationship with her brother, Richard, who couldn’t resist the lure of death.

Date                      Thursday 8 May

Time                      12 Noon for 12:30

Venue                  Buitenverwachting Restaurant

Helen Walne was born in England and has lived in South Africa, Argentina and Scotland. An award-winning columnist and writer now based in Cape Town, Helen’s work has appeared in various magazines and newspapers such as The Sunday Times, The Mail & Guardian and Fair Lady, as well as in The Bed Book of Short Stories, published in 2010. You may have enjoyed her regular column in the Cape Argus…  

  

Helen’s book is one you won’t want to put down.  Most of us have had to deal with the death of a loved one, the book is a warm and beautifully written account of her experience.

Beautifully told, it is an achingly personal account of the inner turmoil of those who are left behind after a loved one’s suicide, and of dealing with grief, fear, isolation and depression. But it also tells of hope, recovery and learning to live without the person who has left them. The Diving demystifies the taboos surrounding a topic that little is spoken, let alone written, about.

 This moving, sometimes amusing book is the story of letting go of the hand wilfully sliding beneath the surface.

‘An extraordinary exploration of loss and resilience, and a vital read.’

Henrietta Rose-Innes

More holidays on the way and then the election the day before the lunch! I am sure we will need some light relief! Join us for some of that!

Phone Sandy on 021 685 8016 or email sandybailey@telkomsa.net

R250 per person fully inclusive. Superb menu accompanied by Buitenverwachting's elegant wines...

Amuse Bouche

Poached Norwegian Salmon Terrine backed in Puff Pastry

with Sauce Hollandaise

Main Course

Wiener Tafelspitz

with its rational garnishes

Dessert

Yoghurt, Chocolate, Mango & Raspberry Toertchen

with its own Coulis

Friandise & Filter Coffee

Note from Chef Patron Edgar Osojnik

What is Wiener Tafelspitz?

"This was Emperor (in the German Language Kaiser) Franz Josef’s favourite meal.

Wiener means Viennese

Tafelspitz is: boiled Beef Rump Tails

Traditional garnishes:

Roasted potatoes, creamed spinach, carrots, celeriac, bone marrow

prepared a special way -  horse radish sauce & chive sauce

Served in a soup bowl Sauces with little of its own Bouillon, roast potatoes & sauces will be served separately."