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Expressions of Franschhoek
Starts :  30 August 2012 18h00 for 19h00
Ends :  30 August 2012 22h00
Intro :  We now continue our journey through the Cape winelands in our 'Expressions of...' series with a visit to the beautiful Franschhoek Valley.
 
Cost : R350.00
Space : 20 places
Location :  Taj Cape Town, Wale Street
 
Description :
Here, we meet Guest Chef Michelle Theron from Pierneef àLa Motte. Her studies, evoked a passion for many different styles of cuisine. Being part of a new food awakening in Africa is what truly excites her. Her passion for home-cooked, traditional farm-style food is the secret ingredient of Cape winelands cuisine served at Pierneef àLa Motte restaurant.
 
This coming month's Expressions menu will be launched on Thursday 30 August at our wine and dine with the winemakers and available thereafter on our MINT restaurant Table d'Hôte dinner menu for the month of September. Two courses @ R175. Three courses @ R210 including a glass of wine.
 
Our 'Expressions of...' launch evenings take place on the last Thursday of each month and begin at 18h00 with a private wine tasting. This is followed by a 4-course dinner with paired wines at 19h00 for 19h30. R350 per person including mineral water and parking at the adjacent Mandela Rhodes Place.
 
Wines featured on the night will be available for off-consumption purchase at cellar door prices through our newly opened wine kiosk which is open seven days a week!

Make a night of it

After dinner enjoy the elegant luxury of the Taj Cape Town at a special rate of R1750 per room, breakfast included. The price is for single/double occupancy.

Thursday Wine Tastings

We would like to extend an open invitation for you to join us on Thursdays at the Earth Fair Market between 12h00 and 15h00. Taste a selection of regional wines from our current Expressions series and meet some of the people who created them.
 
Win!

Whenever you dine from our Expressions menu or purchase wine at cellar door prices at our Thursday tastings, stand a chance to win one of many prizes, including an evening stay for two in a luxury room at Taj Cape Town.  

Next Month

On 27 September, we launch 'Expressions of Constantia & Cape Point' with Guest Chef Brad Ball of Bistro Sixteen82, Steenberg Vineyards, Constantia.
 
Phone : +27.218192000
eMail : james.boreland@tajhotels.com
URL : www.tajcapetown.co.za
 
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