Edit: This blog post has been updated to reflect the current prices. The menu may vary depending on availability of ingredients. (17/01/16)
Executive Chef Christo Pretorius at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa has introduced two unique tasting menus to cater for vegetarians and for seafood fans. Using only the very best quality local fresh produce and seasonal products, his innovative ‘Taste of the Sea’ (R575) and ‘Taste of the Earth’ (R380) 4 couse tasting menus are set to take dining at Azure restaurant to a new level as one of few fine dining establishments to cater specially for non-meat eating diners.
Proudly South African, Chef Christo sources his ingredients locally. ‘I believe I have an obligation to our diners to know exactly where our ingredients come from and how they are handled’. The kitchen receives fresh fruit and vegetables daily, including strawberries from Stellenbosch and white asparagus from Kraaifontein, which are currently in season, and fresh salmon trout, farmed dusky cob and Saldanha Bay oysters from local suppliers.
Taste of the Earth Tasting Menu
* R380 per person
His respect for delicious fresh produce, and the increasing demand for interesting vegetarian cuisine is what motivated the design of Pretorius’ vegetarian ‘Taste of the Earth’ tasting menu. Nurtured by Mother Nature, a variety of colourful vegetables feature in the 4-course ‘Taste of the Earth’ menu. Starting with Cauliflower Terrine – verjuice, pickled cauliflower, sultanas, brown butter aioli and gruyere crumble; a second course of Mushroom Agnolotti of marinated shitake, shallot puree, truffle cream espuma, parmesan and hazelnuts leads to a main course of Potato Gnocchi with roast corn velouté, corn fricassee, asparagus, caramelized pearl onion; with a Crunchy Milk Chocolate Mousse as the grande finale.
Seafood Tasting Menu
* R575 per person
Named one of eight WWF-SASSI (South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative) Trailblazers at this year’s SASSI Seafood Circle Awards, Pretorius says this provided inspiration for his new ‘Taste of the Sea’ menu. The 4-course seafood tasting menu features mouth-watering Du Toitskloof Salmon Trout – tonka bean cure, salt baked baby beetroot, watercress, compress cucumber and a yuzu crème fraiche; followed by second course of delicious Prawn Dhal – creamed cauliflower, cumin yoghurt, pineapple chutney, hydrated sultanas and verjuice. Catch of the day with dill pancake, Malay spiced butternut, mung beans, confit baby fennel and curried velouté stars as main course; ending off on a sweet note with Coconut Milk Custard – pineapple sorbet, pineapple salad, pineapple jelly, basil and coconut oil cake.
Talented Chef Pretorius says that engaging all the senses is what creates truly special memories that diners cherish forever. With spectacular sea views and sunsets, as well as convenient covered parking, Azure Restaurant is a unique dining destination, recently having secured its place on the prestigious American Express® Platinum Fine Dining Awards list for the second year running.
P.S.: A new 5 course tasting menu is also available for R565 per person.
Directions to The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Victoria Road
Camps Bay 8005
021 437 9000
