Michelin-star magic coming to Cape Town
It may be chilly outside, but Cape Town's kitchens are hot, hot, hot in June as local restaurateur Peter Tempelhoff teams up with Michelin-starred chefs from Asia and Europe.
To mark World Oceans Day, observed on 14 June each year, Tempelhoff will step into the kitchen alongside chef Shinichiro Takagi of the two-Michelin-star Zeniya in Kanazawa, Japan, and Chef Jef Schuur of Bij Jef (one Michelin star) in the Netherlands. Together, they will create a pair of unforgettable culinary events.
First up is a sushi masterclass hosted at Sushiya in the Time Out Market Cape Town.
Taking place on Thursday, 12 June, diners can expect to get hands-on at an exclusive sushi masterclass. Chef Ryan Reyes of Sushiya will collaborate with Tempelhoff and Takagi for an interactive session where you will get to roll your own sushi and savour a six-piece omakase platter paired with imported Fukumitsuya Junmai Sake.
The masterclass starts at 6.30pm, and the ticket price of R450 includes the sushi workshop, omakase platter and sake. And if you miss out on a ticket to the masterclass? Don't worry: there will be an omakase special created by the trio on sale at Sushiya all day. Bookings are available now via Howler.
For something a little more refined, look no further than the unforgettable 'Connected by Currents' dinner coming to FYN Restaurant on Saturday, June 14. This once-off 12-course tasting experience is inspired by World Oceans Day, and brings together chefs Tempelhoff, Takagi, Schuur and FYN's culinary director Ashley Moss in a menu that wanders through Africa, Asia and Europe to shine a light on sustainable seafood and oceanic ingredients.
And let's not forget about the wine. FYN's celebrated sommelier Jennifer Hugé will pair each course with coastal South African wines and ocean-inspired cocktails. The dinner (brace yourself) costs R5750 per person, and includes all wine pairings and service gratuity.
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