Looking for something fabulous to do in our incredible city? Introducing the Fine Wining events hosted by HQ.

HQ has partnered with popular wine farms around the Western Cape to bring you artfully paired wining and dining evenings. The recent evening paired the Ernie Els Wines which brought an elegant simplicity and dining excellence to all of the guests.

Fine Wining is all about the magic that happens when you pair excellent food with amazing wines. On the night you will be able to enjoy HQ’s iconic starter salad, sirloin steak with Café de Paris Sauce and skinny fries, as well as a delectable dessert.

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The set menu costs R295 per person and the past menu included:

Aperitif
Goat’s cheese mouse crostini, with beetroot carpaccio, rocket pesto, and Rosé reduction.
Ernie Els Big Easy Rosé 2015

Starter
A crisp salad of Cos and Iceberg leaves, toasted pine nuts, parmesan shavings and dressed with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
Ernie Els Big Easy White 2015

Main
250g Sirloin wet aged for 32 days and grilled perfectly medium-rare, served with skinny fries & Café de Paris Butter.
Ernie Els Big Easy Red 2014

or

(V) Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a rich Duxelle, gratinated with Parmesan cheese and served with skinny fries & Café de Paris Butter.
Ernie Els Big Easy Red 2014

Dessert
Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut Delice, with praline, chocolate soil, and Shirah reduction.
Ernie Els Proprietor’s Syrah 2013

Bookings Essential: 021 424 6373 or [email protected]

To ensure you don’t miss out on any of the other FINE WINING offerings, see the full schedule below:
1 June – Ernie Els
6 July – Cederberg
3 August – Warwick
31 September – Haute Cabrière
5 October – Diemersdal

Photography courtesy

HQ

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