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Served with pizza bread, top urrata, which specialises in available by the glass and the bottle, – while two more use medium-grain up the table with arancini dipped in contemporary Italian cui- Burrata also goes the extra mile with carnaroli rice (with crayfish, lemon- mustard aioli, fried cauliflower pops sine, is celebrating its fourth more popular varietals, including its grass bisque and sesame seeds) and with basil pesto, poached figs, Neil birthday with a new menu house chardonnay, which is made ex- pearl barley with spicy pork sausage Jewell’s squashed salami or Richard andB a superb wine list. clusively for the restaurant by Rich- and roasted tomatoes. Bosman’s salami (both the char- Normally we would begin with ard Kershaw in Elgin. Another special For pizza toppings choose from cuterie kings of Cape Town), pulled the food, but in this case – given feature of the Burrata wine list is the white anchovy, capers and chili oil; confit duck leg with grape chutney, owner-partner Neil Grant’s back- wide range of sangiovese, nebbiolo, mozzarella, gorgonzola, kalamata sauteed squid with preserved lemon, ground – let’s first look at the wine. barbera and other Italian cultivars, olives, salami and mint pesto; truf- and spicy lamb meatballs and quinoa To call Grant a wine expert is an un- to complete the perfect marriage of fle spread, mozzarella, mushroom salad. Do not, under any circum- derstatement. He previously worked Italian food and wine. and prosciutto; or slow cooked spicy stance, miss the whipped gorgon- as a sommelier internationally, before Pastas, risottos, and of course barbecued pork shoulder, cherry to- zola. Especially if you’re adding the chairing the SA Sommeliers Associa- magnificent pizzas, form a large part matoes, rocket and shaved parme- poached figs. tion in South Africa. He has partici- of the menu, along with some salads san. It’s not often I’ll use the cliché If there is still space for desserts try pated on the judging panels for the and just three other dishes that do “mouthwatering”, but in this case it the gianduja (a finely ground smooth Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service not fall into any of these categories: is literally happening as I write. mixture of chocolate and nut butter) Awards, WOSA Sommelier World Chalmar beef sirloin served with con- If you’re wondering what makes panna cotta with fresh figs and fig Cup, and the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs fit potatoes, baby onions and pick- Risotto heaven these particular pizzas so special, gelato or Dolce pizza topped with World Junior Sommelier Cup. led beetroot; line fish with caponata, Picture credit: Claire Gunn Grant’s partner Barry Engelbrecht marmalade, caccio ricotta, toasted Naturally, the curation of the wine preserved lemon aioli and fried squid (together they also own Bocca in Bree walnuts and mascarpone. list has fallen to him. “I believe a wine tentacles; and seared tuna, cos let- Street and Open Door at Constantia list is a living thing! Therefore, each tuce, radish and anchovy salad, ca- broccolini, toasted walnuts and pan- Uitsig) is South Africa’s only certified burrata, Old biscuit Mill, wine list needs to have a sense of pers and sultanas. cetta; and sweetcorn ravioli with APN Pizzaiolo. The Associazione Piz- 375 albert Road, Woodstock. synergy with the various elements a If you’re not afraid of carbs, Bur- smoked paprika, red pepper sauce zaioli Napoletani (APN) has members Call: 021 447 6505 or 021 447 2134. restaurant has to offer,” he says. “To rata is heaven. Pastas include bu- and straciatelle (a soup with eggs and from around the world and has suc- Open Mondays 6pm-10pm, run a successful restaurant, you have catini (also known as perciatelli, a cheese). ceeded in having Neapolitan pizza Tuesdays to Fridays 12pm-10pm to have a great understanding of all thick spaghetti-like pasta with a hole Risottos are traditionally made recognised and protected by the Eu- (pizza all day, main kitchen 12pm- the different elements that make it running through the middle) nero with short-grain Arborio rice and it ropean Union. In other words, very 3pm and 6pm-10pm daily), Satur- a success. We look at our wine lists with poached octopus and gremo- is used in two dishes – one with as- serious pizza people. days 10am-3pm, 6pm-10pm. every day, as we do with our food of- lata; gnocchi with gorgonzola cream, paragus, truffle oil and goat’s cheese; From the starters you could just Montecasino and GrandWest are tions Manager at GrandWest. Peabo Bryson ‘A Whole New World’, ‘Legends of R&B’ - The Manhattans & turning up the heat during winter Since first emerging on the mu- produced for Disney’s 1992 animated with a show by some of the world’s sic scene in the 1960s, The Manhat- feature film ‘Aladdin’. Belle was in- Regina Belle - to turn up the heat best known R&B artists, live! The tans have sold over 40 million albums troduced to The Manhattans by New one night only showcase, ‘Legends worldwide and boast a string of chart York radio DJ Vaughn Harper and of R&B’, will feature the iconic R&B topping hits, including classics such began working as their opening act. group, The Manhattans, with Gerald as ‘Kiss and Say Goodbye’ and ‘For- She recorded the duet ‘Where Did We Alston and Grammy Award winning ever by Your Side’. Alston joined the Go Wrong’ with the group. songstress Regina Belle. group in 1970 and together they Belle recently released the most enjoyed success with their 1973 personal album of her career, ‘Lazy Show dates are: song ‘There`s No Me Without You’. Afternoon’, which was recorded in • The Teatro at Montecasino, Johan- The song quickly became a num- Los Angeles with veteran producer nesburg: Thursday to Saturday, July ber one chart topper on both the George Duke. 21 to 23 US Billboard Pop and R&B charts. The album is a collection of be- • The Grand Arena at GrandWest Ca- The group found further success in loved R&B rhythms, swinging jazz sino, Cape Town: Sunday, July 24 1980 with the release of ‘Shining standards and golden classics. Star’, which reached number five on “‘Legends of R&B’ is a rare treat for the Billboard Hot 100 and received a Tickets to ‘Legends of R&b’ at WIN! Two lucky readers can each win double tickets to see rhythm and blues music enthusiasts. Grammy Award. GrandWest are available at Com- “Legends of R&B’ at the Grand Arena. We look forward to welcoming these Celebrated songstress Belle is puticket, ranging in price from To enter, answer the following question: What is your favourite celebrated artists to our stage for one known for her singles ‘Baby Come R430 to R755 per person. regular feature in The Next 48hOURS? Send your name and an- of only four concerts to be performed To Me’ and ‘Make It Like It Was’. She For bookings, visit bigconcerts. swer to [email protected] with “Manhattans” as the subject during their South African tour,” says is remembered most notably for her computicket.com. line before 12pm on Monday, July 18. Good luck! Elouise Matthys, the PR and Promo- Grammy Award winning duet with CHOW. NOW. National Call Centre: 0861 85 85 85 or order online at www.mrd.com 15 July - 21 July 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 3 The Next 48hOURS • Theatre Buzz Off-Broadway’s second longest running musical comedy returns to Cape Town he international hit musical characters that essentially facilitate deal with three disciplines - singing, comedy ‘I Love You, You’re the comedy - and find my charac- dancing and acting - making it a very Perfect, Now Change’, which ter’s place in this mix.