Lunch with NoMU at Buitenverwachting

 Look forward to a fabulous afternoon! With Paul and Tracy of NoMU

When:                  Thursday 14 February March

Where:                 Buitenverwachting Restaurant

Time:                    12 noon for 12h30 

The opportunity to meet and hear an exciting, entrepreneurial husband and wife team.

Paul Raphaely and his wife, Tracy Foulkes, are the team behind NoMU, a local range of food and lifestyle products. 

The story behind the growth of their company and their relationship is fascinating.  While the NoMU range of products is exported to 38 countries, Tracy’s primary focus is new product development. She runs NoMU in partnership with her husband and head of marketing, Paul Raphaely. Tracy and Paul live in Cape Town, with their two children, two dogs, a bond and a frustratingly long list of things they never seem to get to.

Tracy has partnered with Penguin Books SA to produce another innovative first for South Africa – the NoMU Recipe Box.  A few special recipes are included and one can add to them...

 Buitenverwachting Restaurant exudes style; it is light and airy and decorated in inviting shades of cream with earthy highlights. Rated as one of the top restaurants in Cape Town, a meal there is always memorable.

Talented Chef Edgar Osojnik has created a mouth watering menu for the luncheon which will be accompanied by elegant Buitenverwachting wine.  The fully inclusive price is R250 per person.

Menu – Thursday 14 March 2013

Amuse Bouche

Melon Soup

with Mint Foam & smoked Kudu

Main Course

Whole, roasted Leg for Lamb its own Sauce

with Pommes Fondant & Greens

Dessert

Sweet Marsala gratinated Summer Fruits

with Raspberry Sorbet

Coffee and Friandise

Vegetarian Option Available

For more information or to book sandybailey@telkomsa.net or @sandysview 

Celebrate with Alvon

                                                                           

End of year function

Venue                          The Pavilion, Kelvin Grove Club

Date                            Thursday 13 December

Time                            12h00 for 12h30

Entertainer                   Alvon Collison

Celebrate with us at The Pavilion at Kelvin Grove Club. 

The Pavilion is set in the beautiful gardens with magnificent views.  There isn’t much to say about Kelvin Grove that one doesn’t already know… Magnificent architecture, excellent service and old world charm, makes up the many faceted nature of this unique club, words that may spring to mind are: history, heritage, tradition and excellence.

There is loads of parking available.

Alvon Collison is the entertainer; his inimitable style is a delight; he sings and entertains with great joy.  Faried Swartz will be with him, a good performer in his own right [Phantom of the Opera and Music of the Night are his highlights] he is responsible for the sound.  Alvon was with us in December last year and is back by popular request.

On the menu; Cold Buffet with a wide selection of Cold Meats, Smoked Salmon and Smoked Snoek and salads. This will be followed by a selection of two Hot Casseroles, Coq au Vin or a Lamb Curry with Sambals.  A choice of two Desserts.

An open bar will be available, prices are very reasonable with Kelvin Select Dry White at R50 per bottle and the Kelvin Red at R58.

The price for the December luncheon is R215 excluding wines but including service. There will be lucky draw prizes and loads of fun.

Please RSVP by telephoning Sandy on 021 685 8016 or by reply email.

Lunch with Paul Hoffman

Up to the minute, informative and enjoyable.
Relax with a delicious luncheon at a top restaurant.
A great speaker is the ‘cherry on top’.

Guest speaker, Adv. Paul Hoffman SC is a fascinating man.  Brilliant and unconventional you will thoroughly enjoy his talk.  He will take questions. His topic…

Musings of a Maverick Silk

Where:             Buitenverwachting Restaurant

When:              Thursday 22 November 2012

Time:               12 for 12.30

Advocate Paul Hoffman completed his BA LLB at Wits in 1974 and pursued a successful career in many aspects of the legal profession. He took silk in 1995 and continued to practice at the Cape Bar where he headed its advocacy skills training programme.  Three successive Judges President of the Cape High Court invited him to grace their Bench as an Acting Judge.

In 2006, after twenty six years of membership, he left the Cape Bar in order to take up an appointment as Director of the Centre of Constitutional Rights.  Its mission to uphold the Constitution dovetails with his personal commitment to the rule of law and the promotion of constitutional democracy.  As director he wrote widely on threats to the Constitution and appeared in the Constitutional Court as amicus curiae.

Since January 2009 he has been pursuing his passion for exacting accountability by setting up IFAISA the Institute for Accountability in Southern Africa.  He is probably best known for representing Bob Glenister on corruption matters and Terry Crawford Browne in his campaign to get a commission of inquiry into the arms deals.

Browsing the web I came across an open letter he wrote to President Zuma in October this year which he starts “While it is clearly indisputable that a great deal of progress has been made with the implementation of the type of constitutional democracy envisaged in the final Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which has been in force since February 1997, recent developments suggest that all is not well in the land.”

A rare opportunity to meet one of South Africa’s finest legal brains.

Chef Edgar is creating another superb menu which will be circulated shortly. There is a small increase in the cost of the luncheon.  R250 per person fully inclusive.

Call me on 021 685 8016 or email sandybailey@telkomsa.net for information or to book.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Lunch with Val McDermid in Cape Town

  

 Author Val McDermid will be in Cape Town with Penguin Books her publishers for 2 days. She will be chatting about her new book The Vanishing Point

Where:               Buitenverwachting Restaurant in Constantia

When:                Tuesday 30 October 2012        

Time:                 12 noon for 12h30

Guest Speaker:   Val McDermid

Val McDermid is the author of 22 bestselling novels, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide. She has won many awards internationally, including the CWA Gold Dagger Award for best crime novel of the year and the Stonewall Writer of the Year Award.  I have recently read two of her books and could not put them down…

A breathtakingly rich and gripping psychological thriller, The Vanishing Point is Val’s most accomplished standalone novel to date and is a work of haunting brilliance.

Val will be in South Africa for a very short time, we are looking forward to chatting to this excellent author, 

Talented chef/patron Edgar Osojnik will be creating an exciting menu for this luncheon!  As always the Buiten wines which accompany are exceptional.  As a point of interest The Husseys Vlei Sauvignon Blanc 2012 has just been awarded a Double Gold at VERITAS 2012 (hot off the press).

The cost of this luncheon is R225 per person fully inclusive.  Payable at the restaurant on the day, a reminder that there is a 24 hour cancellation rule.

To book or for more information please call Sandy on 021 685 8016 or email sandybailey@telkomsa.net

Yummy Menu - Great Wines

Wine and Dine Evening – Saturday 29 June 2012

19h00 for 19h30

Buitenverwachting Restaurant

Master Chef Edgar Osojnik has created an epicurean delight to complement the recently released new wines from the Buitenverwachting Estate... The winemakers are justly proud of each one of the featured wines.

The price of the 5 course dinner including all wines is R380 per person.

Please telephone Buitenverwachting Restaurant 021 794 3522 for more information or to book.  A few seats still available.

Chef Edgar with Chef de Partie Ansgar creating the menu which you can see below...

Menu

Buiten Brut on Arrival

Amuse Bouche

Oyster with Strawberry Mignonette Caviar

Hussey’s Vlei Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Edgar’s Caesar Salad

Pan-fried Norwegian Salmon, white Anchovies, Parmesan, Pancetta, Croutons

Chenin Blanc Blend 2010

Quail Liver Parfait, Chili Pan-fried Quail, Pistachio Brioche, white Asparagus, Citrus

Reduction

Christine 2008

Assiette of Springbok

Pan fried Cutlet, grilled Loin & braised Shoulder, Morel Sauce,

Red Cabbage Crespelle, Roots & Tubers

1769 Muscat de Frontignan

Mille Feuille of dark Valrhona Chocolate, whipped Gorgonzola & torched poached Pears

Price: R380 per person fully inclusive                                              Book early to avoid disappointment

Please Note: All menu items are subject to change based on seasonal availability of produce

Launching My Life with Leopards - Buitenverwachting

MY LIFE WITH LEOPARDS

By

FRANSJE VAN RIEL

The Adventure of a Lifetime

A breath-taking relationship between man and cat

Up to the minute, informative and enjoyable!

Date:       Thursday, 20 September

Venue:     Buitenverwachting Restaurant

Time:       12noon for 12h30 (starting promptly)

Speaker:  Fransje van Riel

Enjoy a delicious gourmet meal (menu below) accompanied by Buitenverwachting’s superb wines.

Talented Constantia author Fransje van Riel has written My Life with Leopards; the poignant story of a man’s dedication to rearing and returning two leopard cubs to the wild.  Graham Cooke was a 22 year old game ranger at Londolozi when charged with this very difficult task.

In 2001, Fransje wrote Life with Darwin and other Baboons; the story of a young woman who dedicates her life to the welfare of orphaned Chacma Baboons.  Her second book The Crowing of the Roosters was nominated for the Alan Paton Award, Africa’s premier non-fiction literary awards, in August 2005.

When asking Fransje what made her write this book, she said that Graham had contacted her after reading her first book about the Chacma Baboons. He had sent her his CV which included a photo of him with a small leopard cub which piqued her interest.  That is when she found out that he had been living with leopards and knew she wanted to do the story!

She said it had taken a long time to write. It hadn’t been easy for Graham to talk about his experiences; he hadn’t told anybody the full story before. Fransje says he is a very guarded person; not unlike a leopard in fact.  The result is the fascinating book which we are privileged to launch at Thursday Club.

Please telephone Sandy on 021 685 8016 to book or per return email sandybailey@telkomsa.net

There will be a lucky draw or two…  See Edgar’s menu below and please let Sandy know your dietary preference when booking.  The price per person is R225 fully inclusive.

Amuse Bouche

Cold Tomato Essence

with milk drop Bocconcini, Heirloom Tomatoes & Pesto

Main Course

Rosemary Pan-fried Free Range Chicken Breast

its own Confit filled Ravioli, Potato Gnocchi & Brassica

Dessert

Baked Cream Cheese Crepe

with Raspberry Sorbet

Friandise & Filter Coffee

Complimented by elegant Buitenverwachting Wine

Vegetarian Menu

Amuse Bouche

Cold Tomato Essence

with milk drop Bocconcini, Heirloom Tomatoes & Pesto

Main Course

Porcini Cannelloni

served with a side Salad of Rucola, Balsamico-Olive Oil Vinaigrette & roasted Pine Nuts

Dessert

Baked Cream Cheese Crepe

with Raspberry Sorbet

Friandise & Filter Coffee

Complimented by elegant Buitenverwachting Wine

In conversation with Pam Black

Up to the minute, informative and enjoyable. Relax with a delicious luncheon at a top restaurant. A great speaker is the ‘cherry on top’.       The winter break is over and we’re looking forward to our first luncheon of the coming season. As I write it is still very chilly in Cape Town; can’t wait for spring!    Where:   Buitenverwachting Restaurant When: Thursday, 23 August 2012 Time: 12h00 for 12h30 (starts promptly) Speaker: Pam Black                  We will be meeting Pam Black author of the best-selling A – Z of Factory Shops in the Western Cape. She has just released the 12th edition of this handy book which has become synonymous with saving money. Something which all of us like to do and in these times an essential part of life In this thoroughly updated twelfth edition, Pam lets you in on her secrets as to where to locate quality items at bargain prices at more than 300 factory shops visited personally by the author, and all her reviews are given without fear or favour - so readers can be confident that her recommendations are for real. Pam says “We’ve all heard of an idea whose time has come - now there’s a book whose time has most definitely come!” Pam will take questions and her book will be on sale. Buitenverwachting Restaurant re-opens from its annual break on the 15 August and Edgar who has just returned from Austria is creating a very special menu for this luncheon. I will circulate this as soon as I have it. We will enjoy a glass of elegant Buiten wine with our meal. The price per person is R225 and you can pay at the luncheon. To book, phone Sandy on 021 685 8016 or per return email sandybailey@telkomsa.net.