What happens when Italian finesse meets Japanese-Peruvian flair? Absolute magic—and maybe a little food-induced swooning.
On Saturday, 10 May, Yatai plays host to “An Evening of Culinary Vision,” a one-night-only dinner event where Michelin-starred maestros Luciano Monosilio and Rikku Ó’Donnchü join forces to blow minds (and palates).
This isn’t your average fusion dinner—it’s a high-voltage, six-course experience backed by precision, creativity, and a whole lot of flavour all paired with award-winning wines by Cavalli.
- Expect dishes that flirt with tradition and wink at innovation: yellowtail crudo swimming in pickled tomato consommé, delicate capellini reimagined in mushroom broth “stracciatella style,” and a risotto that throws mussels, leeks, chickpeas, and provolone into an unexpected—but totally irresistible—mix. And that’s just the halfway mark.
- There’s also a skewer featuring charcoal-grilled chicken and sea bass slathered in a sweet-sour black truffle sauce. If your tastebuds aren’t throwing a party yet, wait for the kabocha gnocchi with glazed pork cheek and curry, or the bourbon vanilla budino with kokuto caramel and bruléed naartjie.
- Every dish is paired with Cavalli’s finest wines, ending with a final toast of Tenjaku Japanese whiskey. Not too shabby.
The evening kicks off at 19:00. Price per guest? R1999—a small price for front-row seats to culinary fireworks. But don’t dawdle. Seats are limited, and this dinner is definitely not coming back for an encore. Reservations are essential. Fancy pants optional. Appetite required.
Address: Ground Floor, Under Nikkei, 87 Bree St, CBD, Cape Town, 8000
