• Warm up this winter with a special night out at one of the Melrose Arch restaurants and join us for a delectable evening of scrumptious food, top-notch wine, and exceptionally good company. For one night only, we will explore the culinary treasures of Melrose Arch, one bite at a time. So come with us and enjoy a welcome drink, starter, main course, and dessert along with perfectly paired wines at four stellar restaurants.

    Melrose Arch

    Melrose Arch is celebrated for its vibrant open air environment with streetscape shopping, restaurants and entertainment, all set within a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere. Bustling with boutique browsers and café culture, Melrose Arch offers a truly international high street fashion experience leading into its sparkling retail galleria which features over 100 of the country’s top retailers.

    Relish the unique tastes of twenty restaurants and coffee shops on the square, piazza and tree-lined streets, including South Africa’s only Jamie’s Italian and PAUL.

    Melrose Arch is part of the pioneering portfolio of the Amdec Group, a privately-owned property development and investment business recognised as South Africa’s leading developer of New Urban lifestyles.

    The Grillhouse

    The Grillhouse, one of Johannesburg’s premium steakhouses, offers a world- class dining experience.  Loved by local and international clients alike, it’s difficult not to be impressed. Established in 1995, The Grillhouse offers excellent food, stellar service, spectacular wine and malt choices, as well as a vibrant upmarket ambiance. Private dining rooms are available for special occasions or business lunches. The Grillhouse menu also offers vegetarian options.

    Jamie’s Italian

    Jamie’s Italian is filled with the spirit and vibe of Jo’burg, bringing an authentic South African culture to the Italian-inspired eatery and antipasti bar. This restaurant features only the freshest ingredients sourced from established local suppliers while the rustic menu includes artisan breads, pasta and pizza made fresh daily on site, with signature Italian dishes and desserts prepared in front of diners in the open-plan kitchen.

    Mezepoli

    Drawn from the passionate cultures of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Asia, Mezepoli dining is about loving the moment and taking time to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail with meze. Meze, also known as Tapas, is their signature style of dining – simple, fresh and flavourful food that makes for the ultimate social experience. We invite you to kick back, relax and experience new, exciting tastes.

    Ghazal

    From the mysterious Indian Sub-Continent comes an authentic restaurant, Ghazal, to tease your taste buds and acquaint you to an entirely new dimension of aromatic and diverse range of traditional food wonders. Their abundant enthusiasm and world class Chefs bring you the timeless art of mixing herbs and spices to give quality food; from scrumptious starters to authentic curries, all made to perfection for a mouth-watering Indian Culinary journey.

    Group 1 – TICKETS SOLD OUT

    Welcome Drinks at The Grillhouse

    Starter at Ghazal

    STARTER PLATTER

    Panner Tikka

    Chicken Tikka

    Chicken Rishme Kebab

    Spinach Pakodas

    Potato Pakoda

    Veg Samoosa

    Chicken Samoosa                                 

    Main at Jamie’s Italian

    A selection of pasta’s for the table to share

    GENNARO’S BOLOGNESE

    Amazing grass-fed beef slow cooked & topped with pangrattato & Parmesan

    SILKY CARBONARA

    Sweet tender leeks with golden smoky pancetta, cracked black pepper & Parmesan

    PENNE ARRABBIATA

    Fiery tomato & garlic sauce with basil, bird’s eye chillies, veggie Parmesan & extra virgin olive oil

    Something meaty…

    HERBY LAMB STEAK

    Juicy grass-fed lamb chargrilled on the bone with charred peppers, sticky balsamic onions, toasted pine nuts & salsa verde

    SICILIAN CHICKEN

    Half a free-range chicken, de-boned & served in a spicy tomato, aubergine & olive sauce

    BAKED SALMON

    With whipped lemony ricotta, balsamic-roasted veg & a zesty, crunchy salad

    CLASSIC SUPER FOOD SALAD

    A super-fresh combination of avocado, roasted beets, mixed pulses & grains, sprouting broccoli, pomegranate & spicy seeds with harrisa dressing & cottage cheese. Add feta, grilled chicken or hot-smoked salmon

    Dessert at Mezepoli

    *served tapas style

    Baklava

    Halva Ice Cream

    Tiramisu

    Rizogalo

    Group 2 TICKETS SOLD OUT

    Welcome Drinks at The Grillhouse

    Starter at Jamie’s Italian

    Antipasti (served to share)

    JAMIE’S FAMOUS PLANKS

    Italian cured meats, cheese, seasonal vegetables, pickles, olives & slaw

    CRISPY SQUID

    Fried with chilli, parsley & garlic, with house aioli for dipping

    ITALIAN NACHOS

    Crispy fried ravioli stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta & veggie Parmesan, served with spicy Sicilian tomato sauce

    ARANCINI MARGHERITA

    Crispy tomato & mozzarella risotto rice balls with herby fonduta

    TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

    Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, whipped buffalo ricotta, basil & extra virgin olive oil

    Main at Mezepoli

    *served tapas style 

    Prawns

    Baby Chicken

    Linefish

    Beef Fillet

    Chickpea and Pasta Rice

    Village Salad

    Chips

    Dessert at Ghazal

    Carrot Pudding

    Ice cream & hot chocolate sauce

    Gulab Jamun

    Sooji

    Group 3 TICKETS SOLD OUT

    Welcome Drinks at The Grillhouse

    Starter at Mezepoli

    *served tapas style

    Aegean Salad

    Greek Salad

    Pita bread

    Tirosalata

    Houmous

    Grilled Haloumi

    Spanakopita

    Grilled Calamari

    Chicken Wings

    Main at Ghazal

    Main course served with Basmati rice, cucumber raita, sambals and naan

    Chicken Makhnie

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    Dhal Makhnie

    Paneer Masala

    Tandoori Chicken

    Lamb Korma

    Lamb Kadaiat Ghazal

    Dessert at Jamie’s Italian

    Dessert plank server to share

    A selection of Jamie’s best desserts

    *Vegetarian options available only when pre-booked.

    Come and join us!

    Date: Tuesday, 11 July 2017

    Time: Registration from 5pm; the Food Meander starts at 6pm

    Dress: Smart casual

    Cost: R350 pp, which includes welcome drinks, a three-course dinner, selected wines and a goodie bag

    Venue: Melrose Arch; No 30, Melrose Boulevard , Parking Entrance 3. Registration to take place at the white marque tent next to Ghazal.

    How to book

    For more information about this spectacular event, and to book your spot, visit caxtonmags.co.za. When booking, please indicate which menu group (above) you would like to be in and whether you require a vegetarian alternative.

    Terms and conditions

    Payment to be made within 24 hours of booking. Reservations confirmed only once payment has been received. A 30% cancellation fee applies. Tickets are limited (120 in total), cannot be reserved and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis to the first 40 readers who book for each menu group. Travel to and from the event is not included in the cost. Vegetarian alternatives only available when pre-booked.

    Author

    Imka Webb is a freelance digital marketing expert and the digital editor of Food & Home Entertaining magazine.  www.imkawebb.com

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