Calling all food and wine lovers – a five-course monthly dining series paired with divine wine is launching courtesy of the President Hotel.

By Ulisha Moodley

The President Hotel would like to introduce to you their ‘new internationally acclaimed executive chef and SASSI Trailblazer, Philip Alcock.’ The series takes diners on a sophisticated culinary journey with a five-course dinner masterfully paired with a selection of distinguished wine estates.

Guests can look forward to dishes that have seasonally sourced ingredients and flavours that are robust. Each menu will showcase five whites and reds that are paired with ‘modern classics from the land and sea.’

There are three monthly dinners in this series and each one will include a different local winery. Featured wineries include Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards, Anthonji Rupert wines and Tokara winery.

PS: The dinner taking place on the 26th of October will be a six-course collaboration dinner at R650 per person where Chef Philip will be joined by South African Chef Craig Paterson and award-winning executive chef, Bernard Guillas.

THE DETAILS

When: 5th September; 26th October; 7th November
Where: 4 Alexander Rd, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8001
Price: R325 pp
Bookings: http://bit.ly/BookatThePresident

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Summer at The President Hotel is all about lazy days lounging by the pool and sipping on delicious cocktails with a slice of pizza in hand. Sounds pretty amazing right? Their new gourmet pizza menu boasts six pies topped with the freshest seasonal produce that caters for vegetarians and meat eaters alike!

By Ulisha Moodley

They’re offering:
1. President margarita with buffalo mozzarella, basil and sun blush tomatoes
2. Proscuitto, gorgonzola, rocket and figs
3. Slow roasted chicken, porcini mushrooms, mozzarella, and Peppadews
4. Oak-smoked salmon, capers, crème fraiche, arugula and avocado
5. Artichoke, wild mushrooms, sun blush tomatoes and olives
6. Pulled pork, blush peach compote, sesame and slaw

Gluten-free bases and takeaway options are both also available.

THE DETAILS

When: Monday – Sunday 12 PM – 10 PM (November – February); 12 PM – 9 PM (March – October)
Where: 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town
Reservations: thebase@presidenthotel; 021 434 8111
Website: presidenthotel.co.za

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Executive Head Chef Craig Paterson is known for his fantastic cuisine at The President Hotel, in the heart of Bantry Bay. His cooking techniques go a long way, so much so that he has had the pleasure of serving some of the world’s A-list dignitaries and celebs!

Craig’s philosophy of upliftment through education is an important matter to him, and he employs this with his staff. He has worked with trainees from various hotel and chef schools, passing on his knowledge. His mission is to train people with no experience or knowledge, and watch as they become passionate and excel in the culinary arts.

Paterson plans on maintaining The President Hotel’s well-earned reputation for good food, but in doing so, ensuring his chefs fully understand the process of creating gastronomic cuisine. A newly developed summer menu has introduced a modern twist to the usual dishes served – and the response is fantastic. Diners are loving the change of variety, and the team of chefs are enjoying it even more! In addition to the menu change, the Botany Cafe was opened a few months ago, and the hotel recently revamped its conferencing venue and .

Next year, Paterson and his team plan to start an in-house bakery where they’ll bake their own artisan breads, with a potential Presidential High Tea and interactive cooking station that can double up as a ‘chef’s table’. More ideas include a ‘butcher to table’ concept, where there will be an opportunity for guests to watch the butcher or fish monger grill their food.

Craig and his team have big hopes for 2017, and with new flavours and modern trends, guests at The President Hotel have everything to be excited for.

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If ever you find yourself, tired and (most importantly) hungry after a particularly long week at work, we suggest you make your way to The President Hotel in Bantry Bay. Walk through the hotel doors, find a sunny poolside spot, order a mojito and peruse the kitchen’s shiny new summer menu.

Islands Restaurant gives you the opportunity to relax and dine in the most stylish of local venues. Delight in a gourmet meal prepared for you by the supremely talented Chef Craig Paterson. Paterson has cooked for football legends, Manchester United, the queen of all pop stars, Miss Celine Dion and the Prince of Denmark – just to name a few.

And if that doesn’t get you on the phone to reserve a table, the food definitely will.

WE RECOMMEND

To start

Candied beetroot, labneh, balsamic emulsion and crushed walnuts

Tomato confit, buffalo mozzarella, avocado, basil and ciabatta

West coast mussels cooked in a creamy black bean and coconut sauce

For mains

Grilled Norwegian salmon on crushed potatoes, asparagus, and Hollandaise sauce

Beef burger topped with crispy bacon, blue cheese, green fig preserve and onion rings

Springbok loin with beetroot, potato and red wine jus

Something sweet

Valrhona chocolate brownie with vanilla pod ice cream

Tonka bean panna cotta with honeycomb and berries

Warm Belgian sugar waffles with banana, white chocolate ice cream and berries

THE DETAILS

When: Daily 6:30 AM-10 PM
Where: President Hotel, 4 Alexander Rd, Bantry Rd, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8060
Contact: 021 434 8111
Website: presidenthotel.co.za

FOLLOW THEM

Facebook: President Hotel, Cape Town
Twitter: @ThePresidentCT
Instagram: @thepresidentct

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