Monthly Dinner Club

This is a blogspot which will serve as a Restaurant Review for our Monthly Dinner Club. We are based in Cape Town and have visited restaurants since January 2001. Each month, one of the Organisers selects a new restaurant with the only rule being that it is not allowed to be a venue that the Monthly Dinner Club or one of the Organisers have frequented before.

Sunday, August 04, 2013

The Woodlands Eatery









The Woodlands Eatery

Address: 6 Deer Park Avenue West, Vredehoek
http://www.dining-out.co.za/md/The-Woodlands-Eatery/4646
http://antoniaheil.com/?tag=woodlands-eatery

Tel: (021) 801-5799


Date: 03 August 2013 at 7pm

Organised by: Lucy


Patrons: Garth, Monique, Carol, Tony, Chris, Fiona, Ana Rita, Amie, Nadine, Marlene, Annien, Mike, Lucy


Comments: 

- Mojito was yum!

- Larry is the boss man & came to check on us a few times.

- Quail was different & enjoyable. The smallest drumsticks I've ever had!

- Pork belly and clam ragu served with parmesan mash and green bean gremolata - huge portion. I'm a sissy and found it spicy but I really enjoyed it. Good value for money at R105.

- "Big Gus Pizza" was delicious, pork a bit rich, nice thin base and "different" - great atmosphere at restaurant.

- Pizza was gr8 - could have more cheese. Atmosphere great, company fantastic. Was gr8.

- Interesting little place, nice vibe. Venison pizza was fabulous!

- What a wonderful Eatery!! Amazing food and staff. Lots of fun and great company!! Thx Lucy for organising.

- Steak was very good, baby potatoes soft and salad a surprise - gooseberries and beetroot in the salad - lovely combo! Will come back for pizza.

- Nice atmosphere. Laid back - basic but good food. Pizza really nice. Venison & Camembert pizza - great combination on the crispy base.

- Such a quaint eatery. Pizza's were fabulous especially the "stolen" pizza that hubby got to eat. Great company!

- Ye though I walk through the valley of death... only joking! Great to meet the "Lucy's Team" of gastronomic adventurers, thanks for the experience. I had the pork belly ragu and found it tasty and filling in a good stock to the ribs kinda winter food way. Good to find alphabetical wine.

- I ordered the stuffed quail - very tasty although overpowering for a delicate meat  - would like to try the pizza next. Good company  and fun event - thanks Lucy! We wouldn't have tried this spot if it wasn't for you!

- Saltimboca was great. And they know how to make a good espresso.

- My chocolate fondant was divine, chocolate ooooozing out the centre!

Catch 22

Catch 22

Address: Beachside Grille & Bar, Cnr Beach Boulevard & Porterfield Rd, Bloubergstrand
http://www.catch22restaurant.co.za/About.html

Tel: (021) 557- 7449


Date: 05 July 2013

Organised by: Clarissa (for Linda)

Patrons: Carol, Tony, Gathry, Vannessa, Nadine, Lucy


Comments: 

- Nice and relaxed atmosphere! Soulmate platter - value for money.

- Very nice starter and super chicken with sherry. Cool Venue!!

- Fish Coast tasty. would be good to have non traditional veg. Service was a bit slow.

- Food was really good. Service could be improved.

- Oysters had not been drowned in vodka initially but Manager brought me a jug of vodka to compensate & that was much better!

- Crumbed coconut prawns were good too. Service was slow but the Manager came to check on us 2-3 times.