TOTT 7 February 2019

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February 7, 2019
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Top spots to spoil a special person
From page 11
Head to Rosehill
Mall and B Creative -
Scrap booking to put
together memories of
all your loved ones.
They have specials on
photo printing and
frames as well as
personalised printed
T-shirts, and lots of
scrapbook and art and
craft goodies.
If you are into art
and scrapbooking then
you will never go
wrong with their gifts
and, as they exhibit
creativity at its best,
they won’t have any
special discounts for
Va l e n t i n e ’s Day. For
more information on B
Creative you can
contact them on
046-624-3096, or
046-624 498. They are
situated at Shop
number 12 at Rosehill
Mall.
MyPond Hotel is
one of Port Alfred’s
best- loved hotels and
provides quality
service, amazing
cuisine and the hotel
will be hosting an
“introduction into
wine” event on
Va l e n t i n e ’s Day.
Come and relish in a
Spier Wine tasting at
the prestigious hotel
along the banks of the
Kowie River. The event
takes place on
February 14 at 7pm,
with tickets going at
R150 per person.
Excellence and
elegance are two
things synonymous
with the Royal St
Andrews Hotel, and
this Valentine’s Day is
no exception. The
Thistle
Re s t a u r a n t welcomes
all customers to
indulge in
sophisticated dining
for the perfect date
night with a
four-course dinner that
includes a bottle of
Rober tson’s Brut Rosé
per couple as well as a
special gift and
c h o c o l at e s .
The menu includes
bread service; amuse
bouche, broccoli and
blue cheese soup with
starters being baby
mackerel on a bed of
beetroot and pickled
red onion, or duck a la
BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS: Whether you need flowers for a loved one, a friend and something bright and
beautiful to spoil yourself the team at Blooming Brilliance have you covered as Sister Cecilia, right,
finds with help from Susan Read. Contact Marelize or Susan on 046-684 5683 to get your
Va l e n t i n e ’s orders in
Picture: ADELE STECK
orange, Port Alfred
style. The mains
consist of beef fillet
with a grilled prawn,
roasted garlic mash
and maitre de butter or
grilled red snapper,
mushroom risotto,
parmesan shavings,
cucumber ribbons and
herb dressing. The
desserts available
include berry panna
cotta with berry coulis
topped with a tuile or
death by chocolate,
dark and white
chocolate mousse with
almond crumble. The
cost is R350 per
person and all diners
stand a chance to win
a R500 discount
voucher for Spa
Wellness by Camelot
compliments of
Rober ton’s Winery.
Contact 046-604-5400
to make your
reservation today.
The Jewellery Shop
in Port Alfred is always
your first stop for all
things that glitter this
Va l e n t i n e ’s Day. Make
sure to give your loved
one something that
sparkles while taking
advantage of the
incredible discount of
up to 40% on selected
VALENTINE’S MENU - R225P.P.
Moules Mariniere, fresh mussels in a creamy
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Strips of home smoked venison served with mixed
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and a parcel of fresh garden vegetables
OR
30 day Mature rump steak served with Italian
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DESSERT CHOICE
Home made Belgian chocolate mousse /
Red velvet & white chocolate oven baked cheesecake /
Lemon Meringue
items. The discount is
valid from February 7
to 28, so make sure
not to miss out and
spoil your loved one
with quality that lasts.
Come and celebrate
this Valentine’s Day at
the Halyards Hotel
with the Valentine’s
Ball on February 14 at
7pm for R450 per
couple. The dress code
is smart, not casual, so
dress to the nines and
enjoy a memorable
evening in a romantic
setting with the one
you love. Music will be
performed by the
always popular Lionel
Hunt. Contact 046-
604-3300 to make
your booking today.
Not everything has
to be sparkling to put
a smile on the face of
the one you love, so
visit Buco where you
can find a wide
selection of products
that would make
excellent gifts for men
or women alike.
Enthusiasts of fishing
and the outdoors will
find all that they need
in one place, or
perhaps your special
somebody wants
nothing more than a
good braai, a tool or a
tool kit. Whether you
want to find a special
gift or improve your
home, Buco is where
you will find it.
Manufacturing Jewellers
THE JEWELLERY SHOP
Anchorage Mall (next to Vodacom)
Tel: 046 624 3748
UP TO 40% OFF
SELECTED ITEMS
Valid from 7 - 28 February 2019
WINE TIME: Tarryn, left, and Celeste Swart
e n j oy a great evening at Graze by the River with
Le Barrique owner Ronelle Wright, standing,
during the restaurant’s first wine-pairing event
of the year
Pictures: BRYAN SMITH
Taste good
life at Graze
by the River
Graze by the River held its first wine-pairing evening
of 2019 last Saturday, with Le Barrique wines.
Guests were treated to a variety of delicious dishes
and wines in a festive and fun atmosphere.
The evening kicked off with a welcome drink of
MCC sparkling wine from Le Barrique owner Ronelle
Wright, showcasing the incredible wines of Alvi’s
Drift from Worcester, in the Western Cape. The
award-winning wine farm has produced some
fantastic wines and the selection for the pairing
evening certainly did not disappoint.
“In the last eight years, I have opened my own
business and Alvi’s Drift was one of the first in my
por tfolio,” said Wright, who welcomed everyone to
the evening with, “kick off your shoes and enjoy,
because that is what life is all about.”
Graze by the River owner Nick Howard was
cooking up a storm and what was presented, each
and every time, was something special and unique.
The first item on the menu for the evening was an
asparagus, goat cheese and pecan nut salad which
was paired superbly with a light and fruity sauvignon
blanc, bringing out and complimenting the flavours
of the summer salad.
The second dish presented was a combination of
chicken and prawn sate which are due to be added
shortly to the Graze menu.
The chicken sate was accompanied by a peanut
and coconut sauce and paired with a full-bodied
viognier wine which went well with the spiciness of
the dish.
The meal itself was aromatic and spicy without
being overpowering. Those in attendance echoed the
same sentiment – that they would most certainly be
back for more.
The main course was based on the French
traditional duck cassoulet – locally sourced duck
legs marinated in red wine with fresh plums and
cherries, and slow roasted for three hours.
The meal itself was succulent and flavourful and
the choice came down to two different wines with
which to pair, depending on one’s preference.
The choices were that of a pinotage or Drift Fusion
and both wines had their merits with some in
attendance preferring one or the other as perfect
accompaniments to the duck.
Dessert was a
key lime pie with
a homemade
apricot and pecan
nut ice cream and
a granadilla and
honey reduction,
accompanied by
the Muscat de
Frontignan which
is a rich, ripe and
luscious fortified
dessert wine.
The delicious
pairing
highlighted the
sweetness of the
dessert and wine.
It was another
successful event
for Graze by the
River and Le
Barrique who
provided not only
delicious food and
wine but a
enjoyable evening
for all.
DELICIOUS MAINS: Duck
cassoulet marinated in red
wine with fresh plums and
cherries, and slow-roasted
for three hours. It was paired
with Alvi’s Drift Pinotage