{"id":20304,"date":"2026-10-15T13:36:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=20304"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:59:46","slug":"five-courses-six-wines-and-one-delicious-evening-at-verdicchio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/five-courses-six-wines-and-one-delicious-evening-at-verdicchio\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Courses, Six Wines and One Delicious Evening at Verdicchio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar at Montecasino hosts Chef\u2019s Table Vol. 11 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/wednesday\/\">Wednesday<\/a>, 28 October 2026, from 18:00. Priced at R595 per person, the experience features a five-course menu curated by Executive Chef Sawan, paired with six handpicked wines from a variety of acclaimed producers. The evening celebrates creative cuisine and the art of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/wine-dine-evenings-johannesburg\/\">food and wine pairing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>A good food and wine pairing can turn dinner into something worth lingering over, and Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar is continuing its Chef\u2019s Table series with its eleventh edition on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Starting at 18:00, Chef\u2019s Table Vol. 11 offers a five-course dining experience paired with six exceptional wines from a selection of acclaimed producers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>At R595 per person, the evening puts the spotlight on the art of pairing rather than a single wine estate, giving the food and the wines equal billing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Executive Chef Sawan has curated the five-course menu to harmonise with the selected wines. Each dish is designed to elevate and echo the character of its pairing, creating a progression of flavours that brings the relationship between the kitchen and the glass into focus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With six handpicked wines accompanying five courses, guests can look forward to a considered exploration of how different flavours and wine characteristics work together. The experience promises a mix of finesse, creativity and delightful surprises, making it a tempting choice for wine enthusiasts, curious diners and anyone who enjoys a meal with a little extra thought behind it.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This is an evening dedicated to the craftsmanship of pairing, with Executive Chef Sawan\u2019s menu designed around the wines rather than treating them as an afterthought.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>For those who appreciate imaginative cooking and discovering new wine combinations, Chef\u2019s Table Vol. 11 offers an opportunity to slow down and enjoy each course as part of a larger experience. <strong>With the next chapter of the series arriving at Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar, guests can look forward to an evening where good food and exceptional wine share the spotlight.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u21d2 Montecasino, Montecasino Blvd., Johannesburg<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"xtqikln x78zum5 x1y1aw1k xwib8y2\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"xkh2ocl x1iyjqo2 x1iorvi4 xjkvuk6 xpdmqnj\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"x6s0dn4 x17zd0t2 x3nfvp2\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\" dir=\"auto\">011 511 1969<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"xkh2ocl x1iyjqo2 x1iorvi4 xjkvuk6 xpdmqnj\" role=\"listitem\">info@verdicchio.co.za<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20315\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Chefs-Table-11-Menu.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1150\" height=\"1627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Chefs-Table-11-Menu.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Chefs-Table-11-Menu-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Chefs-Table-11-Menu-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Chefs-Table-11-Menu-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Chefs-Table-11-Menu-1086x1536.jpg 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Quick details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Event:<\/strong> Chef\u2019s Table Vol. 11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Montecasino<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, 28 October 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> From 18:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> R595 per person<\/li>\n<li><strong>Menu:<\/strong> Five courses curated by Executive Chef Sawan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wine pairing:<\/strong> Six handpicked wines from a variety of acclaimed producers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong> A multi-course dinner celebrating the art of food and wine pairing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar at Montecasino hosts Chef\u2019s Table Vol. 11 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, from 18:00. Priced at R595 per person, the experience features a five-course menu curated by Executive Chef Sawan, paired with six handpicked wines from a variety of acclaimed producers. 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