Chef Toni Pais welcomed us to Cafe Zinho for a multi-course dinner matched to South
African wines. It was positively Presidential! And according to our South African guest –
just like Ouma would have made.
Hors d’oeuvres
Smoked Snoek (pronounced “Snook”) Pate
Sparking Brut NV
(Graham Beck, Methode Cap Classique – Robertson, SA)
Starter
Calamari and Mussels over Corn Polenta “Pap”
Chenin Blanc (Steen) 2008
(MAN Vintners – Paarl, SA)
Salad
Salad of Rocket (pronounced “arugula”) with Mango and Feta
Main
Beef Potjie (pronounced “poy-kee”) served with Rice
Pinotage 2007
(Winery of Good Hope – Stellenbosch, SA)
and
Z Bordeaux Blend 2006
(De Toren Wines – Stellenbosch, SA)
Dessert
South African Melktert
Special Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2008
(Van Loveren Wines – Robertson, SA)