Meloncino Winter Gourmet Evenings (cont.)

A night of Seafood
Wednesday 22nd July 2009

ANTIPASTI
ZUPPETTA DI MARE MISTA
Mussels, baby octopus, prawns, shrimps, calamari and fresh cherry tomatoes in a fish broth garnished with toasted garlic bread.

PRIMI PIATTI
SPAGHETTI SCOGLIO IN CARTA FATA
Spaghetti with mixed seafood, fresh cherry tomato and chilli, wrapped in a transparent wrapping.

SECONDI
CALAMARI RIPIENI DI RISOTTO CAMPAGNOLA SU LETTO DI PATATE AL PAN GRATTATO
Calamari tubes filled with vegetable risotto on a bed of crumbed potato.

DOLCI
RAVIOLI DI CACAO FRITTI RIPIENE DI CIOCCOLATO E GORGONZOLA GANACHE CON GELATO DI VANILLA
Deep-fried coco ravioli filled with a chocolate and gorgonzola ganache served with a home-made vanilla pod ice cream.

Price: R195.00 per person (excl. Service Charge - 10%)
Valid for Wednesday 22nd July 2009

Contact us to make a booking:
Phone: +27 21 419-5558
Fax: +27 21 419-5559
Email: info@meloncino.co.za

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A night of Risotto
Wednesday 8th July 2009

ANTIPASTI
POMODORO RIPENO CON RISOTTO AL RAGU E SUPPLI
Oven-baked tomato filled with risotto ragu, accompanied with a home-made rice ball deep fried and filled with mozzarella.

PRIMI PIATTI
RISOTTO CON LIMONE, PROSECCO E GAMBERI
Risotto served with lemon, Prosecco and prawns.

SECONDI
RISOTTO MILANESE CON ZAFFERANO ACCOMPAGNATO DA FILETTO AL BRANDY E VINO ROSSO
Risotto Milanese with saffron, accompanied by fillet mignon cooked in brandy and red wine sauce.

DOLCI
TORTA DI RISO E PINOLI CONDITA CON GELATO DI ARANCIA
Tart of baked risotto with pine nuts and raisin served with a home-made orange ice cream.

Price: R195.00 per person (excl. Service Charge - 10%)
Valid for Wednesday 8th July 2009

Contact us to make a booking:
Phone: +27 21 419-5558
Fax: +27 21 419-5559
Email: info@meloncino.co.za

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A night of Chocolate
Wednesday 24th June 2009

ANTIPASTI
DUO DI QUAGLIA SU FONDO DI PATATE ARROSTO E RUCOLA GUARNITO CON ARANCIA GLASSATA E SALSA DI CIOCCOLATO
Duo of quail salad on a crispy potato rosti served with glassed orange segments and chocolate dressing.

PRIMI PIATTI
PAPPARDELLE CON RAGU DI STRUZZO E CIOCCOLATO
Home-made pappardelle with a ragu of ostrich and chocolate.

SECONDI
LOMBO DI AGNELLO AL FORNO CON POLENTA ALLA CREMA DI GORGONZOLA E SUCCO DI VINO ROSSO AL CIOCCOLATO
Oven roasted lamb neck served with a creamy gorgonzola polenta and finished with a pinotage chocolate jus.

DOLCI
DEGUSTAZIONE AI TRE CIOCCOLATI
A degustation of three different chocolates.

Price: R195.00 per person (excl. Service Charge - 10%)
Valid for Wednesday 24th June 2009

Contact us to make a booking:
Phone: +27 21 419-5558
Fax: +27 21 419-5559
Email: info@meloncino.co.za

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La notte di aragosta | A night of Lobster
Wednesday 10th June 2009

ANTIPASTI
CAPPUCCINO DI ARAGOSTA
A delicate cream of lobster soup prepared Portofino style with cognac and fennel.

PRIMI PIATTI
RAVIOLI DI ARAGOSTA
Black ink ravioli filled with lobster, ricotta and leak, served on a bed of wilted spinach and finished with a sage and pine kernel cream.

SECONDI PIATTI
SOUFFLE DI ARAGOSTA
A delicate lobster and prawn soufflé served on a braised fennel with a caponate sauce.

DOLCI
PROFITEROLS CON GELATO DI AMARETTI
Home-made profiteroles filled with a light pastry cream, served with amaretti ice cream and pistachio sauce.

Price: R240.00 per person (excl. Service Charge - 10%)
Valid for Wednesday 10th June 2009

Contact us to make a booking:
Phone: +27 21 419-5558
Fax: +27 21 419-5559
Email: info@meloncino.co.za

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events

Ortega's preview of the Aeronautica Militaire S/S 2009/10 was held at Meloncino on 27th August 2009.

With Marc Lottering as the host, the evening was filled with great music, superb clothing and a fantastic ambience. View the photos below.

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Meloncino Winter Gourmet Evenings

With show-stopping views of Table Mountain and the Mother City,
Meloncino Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria is Cape Town’s most stylish
dining destination for those seeking modern yet authentic Italian
cuisine. This winter, the Meloncino team and owner Paolo Carrara
masterminded a sumptuous Gourmet Feast Calendar, which included themed dining experiences.

The 2009 Meloncino Gourmet Feast Calendar featured the following events:

• A Night of Lobster – 10 June (view photos)
• A Night of Chocolate, with Lindt – 24 June (view photos)
• A Night of Risotto – 8 July (view photos)
• A Night of Seafood – 22 July
• A Night of Grappa, with Dalla Cia – 5 August (view photos)
• A Night of Wine Tasting, with Asara Wines – 19 August (view photos)
• A Night of Coffee, with Danesi Coffee – 2 September (view photos)

A Night of Coffee, with Danesi Coffee
2nd September 2009

ANTIPASTI
INSALATA DI GAMBERI GLASSATA AL CAFFE CON ASPARAGI AL TARTUFO, PACHINO E SALSA ITALIANA
Citrus coffee glazed prawn salad with truffle asparagus roasted cocktail tomatoes and Italian dressing.

PRIMI PIATTI
TAGLIOLINI ALLE COZZE CON SALSA DI POMODORO AL CAFFE E PANCETTA
Tagliolini with mussels in a tomato based sauce with a dash of espresso and crispy pancetta.

SECONDI
ABBACCHIO SCOTTADITO SERVITO CON PURE DI PATATE ALLA MOSTARDA E BROCCOLI SALTATI AI PINOLI CON SALSA DI VINO ROSSO E CAFFE
Lamb chops served with whole grain mustard potato puree and sautéed thyme, pine kernel broccoli finished with a red wine espresso jus.

DOLCI
PANNA COTTA DI MOCHA SERVITA CON BISCOTTI AL LATTE DI CHOC CHIP E CIOCCOLATA CALDA AL CAPPUCCINO
Mocha brulee served with a latte chocolate chip biscotti and a hot chocolate cappuccino shot.

Price: R195.00 per person (excl. Service Charge - 10%)
Valid for Wednesday 2nd September 2009

Contact us to make a booking:
Phone: +27 21 419-5558
Fax: +27 21 419-5559
Email: info@meloncino.co.za

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A Night of Wine Tasting, with Asara Wines
19th August 2009

WELCOMING DRINK
Asara Sauvignon Blanc

ANTIPASTI
TORTINO DI ZUCCHINE CON CREMA DI FORMAGGIO PARMIGGIANO
Baked tartlet of baby marrow, served with a delicate cream of parmesan and drizzled with vintage balsamic.
Paired Wine: Asara Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc.

PRIMI PIATTI
SPAGHETTI SCOGLIO
Spaghetti with mixed seafood, white wine, fresh cherry tomato and chilli.
Paired Wine: Asara Unwooded Chardonnay.

SECONDI
TAGLIATA DI MANZO ALL’ ACETO BALSAMICO INVECCHIATO 10 ANNI
Slices of grilled sirloin steak topped with salt, black pepper and 10 year old balsamic vinegar, served with Italian roast potatoes.
Paired Wine: Asara Cabernet Sauvignon.

DOLCI
SEMIFREDDO DI NUTELLA CON PANNA AL LIQUORE DI GALLIANO
Semi frozen Nutella mousse topped with a delicate Galliano cream.
Paired Wine: Asara Spirit of Chenin.

Price: R195.00 per person (excl. Service Charge - 10%)
Valid for Wednesday 19th August 2009

Contact us to make a booking:
Phone: +27 21 419-5558
Fax: +27 21 419-5559
Email: info@meloncino.co.za

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A night of Grappa
Wednesday 5th August 2009

ANTIPASTI
INSALATA MISTA CON SALMONE AFFUCIMATO E FRAGOLE CON IL PROFUMO DI GRAPPA
A mixed salad of lettuce, smoked salmon and strawberries served with Italian dressing and a grappa perfume.

PRIMI PIATTI
FETTUCCINE CON GAMBERI, PACHINO, PANE GRATTUGGIATO E GRAPPA DI CHARDONNAY
Home-made fettuccine with prawns, cherry tomato, bread crumbs and a grappa of chardonnay.

SECONDI
SCALOPPINA DI VITELLO AGLI AGRUMI CON GRAPPA DI CABERNET
Veal escallops cooked in butter, grappa of cabernet and citrus sauce.

DOLCI
PANNA COTTA DI CAFFE CON SALSA DI GRAPPA AL CIOCCOLATO BIANCO
Home-made panna cotta of coffee served with a white chocolate grappa sauce.

Price: R195.00 per person (excl. Service Charge - 10%)
Valid for Wednesday 5th August 2009

Contact us to make a booking:
Phone: +27 21 419-5558
Fax: +27 21 419-5559
Email: info@meloncino.co.za

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