Flavours and Melodies: Pullman Cape Town City Centre Brings the Winelands to the City
If you’re looking for a date night idea or just a memorable week-night dining experience in Cape Town, Pullman Cape Town City Centre has just the thing. Flavours and Melodies is a series of events that celebrate the art of the food and wine pairing, accompanied by a soundtrack of live music.
Flavours and Melodies
As the average Capetonian (or visitor to Cape Town) is unlikely to travel outside the city to Stellenbosch only for dinner (if you do, you should definitely stay and play), Pullman is bringing the Winelands to the city.
The Pullman hotel is home to a number of impressive bar and restaurant venues. I’ve already enjoyed a cocktail at the vibey urban rooftop Ghibli Bar which is basically a party in the sky, and indulged in a signature breakfast at the chic Stratus Room (seriously, their waffles are like golden nuggets of joy). But for this special event, I was excited to experience the Piano Bar.
The Menu
After a welcome drink, the evening started with an amuse-bouche of beetroot and horseradish tart with pickled shimeji, followed by a starter of chicken liver parfait with onion marmalade, melba toast and truffle scented herb salad. I found the combination of these textures and tastes surprisingly satisfying.
I enjoyed the main course of prawn and smoked tomato risotto even more. It showcased plump prawns in a creamy base with a tangy tomato jus, accented by the delightful crunch of crispy basil.
The dessert of baked spiced pear, infused with Sabayon pear-fectly concluded the meal. (Sorry for the terrible pun. Take a moment to roll your eyes before you continue reading.)
An Evening with Glenelly
Each course was expertly paired with a selection of Glenelly’s exquisite wines. This wine estate specialises in Bordeaux varietals with some Chardonnay and Syrah. Glenelly’s Cellar Master and African Sales Manager Dirk van Zyl walked us through each carefully considered pairing.
A highlight for me was hearing the inspiring story of May de Lencquesaing or ‘Lady May’, the woman behind the estate. With a long family history of winemaking in France and a passion for continuing the French heritage of winemaking in South Africa, she started Glenelly at the age of 78. I was also intrigued to learn about her large private glass collection which is showcased on the wine farm with pieces that date back 2000 years. (And yes, I intend to visit the next time I find myself in Stellenbosch.)
Find out about future Flavours and Melodies events on Pullman Cape Town City Centre’s Instagram or contact janice.yorke@accor.com for more info.
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, a foodie or simply looking for a lovely evening out, these evenings offer experiences that tantalise all your senses.
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