NEWS
In an attempt to reduce alcohol consumption by 20% by 2020, the Control of Marketing of Alcohol Beverages Bill has been drafted and the first round of signatures of approval have been signed. This includes the ban on: alcohol advertising; on alcohol companies sponsoring sports events and teams; on alcohol promotions at events; and on brand names being displayed on delivery vehicles. There are many phases of approvals still to go, but if it does, our economy is going to take a hit as thousands of jobs will be lost.
On that note, a Durban-based researcher has suggested the Advertising Standards Authority place a ban on junk food ads. Why? Because South Africans are getting fatter. He claims that while he agrees to freedom of choice on what we eat, we should be more careful on what is promoted.
And on the topic of banning, the new Marmite ad in the UK has had hundreds of complaints and may be banned permanently. It is a parody ad about “Marmite Abuse”, where a team goes to houses to save the bottles and rehome them. Animal welfare activists find it in bad taste. Do you?
OPENINGS
New to Long Street, Beerhouse are all about well, beer. And they aren’t kidding around when they say they are serious about brew, there are 16 taps and a whopping 99 bottles from SA and around the world. Haven’t tried the food yet but the drinks are juuuust right. Check them out here.
SPECIALS
Monday – Saturday
Bentley’s Oyster Bar – Claremont
Be fancy at Bentley’s Oyster Bar where you can enjoy 5 oysters and a glass of bubbly for just R69 between 11:30 and 19:00. They also have R6 Champagne Oysters currently available until stocks run out! You can check out my review of the restaurant.
Every Day:
Balducci’s – V&A Waterfront
Visit Balducci’s between 12 and 6 daily, and get a 24 piece sushi platter for R109 or a pizza or pasta for just R54! Ends 31 August.
Monday – Sat
Five Flies – City Bowl
Until the end of August you can enjoy a 3 course tasting menu at the beautiful Five Flies Restaurant and Bar for only R199. With three options per course, there is something for everyone on this fantastic menu.
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday 17th August
Franschhoek Winter wines (R180)
Franschhoek Motor Museum – Franschhoek
Only 350 tickets are sold to this stunning event, where you can taste more than 30 of Franschhoek’s best wines, enjoy live entertainment and delve into the beauty of motoring history.
Participating wineries include Akkerdal, Anthonij Rupert Wines, Boekenhoutskloof, Boschendal, Colmant, Four Paws Wines, Franschhoek Cellar, GlenWood, Grande Provence, Haute Cabriere, Holden Manz Wine Estate, La Bri, La Chataigne, La Couronne Wine Estate, La Motte, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards, Lynx, Morena, Noble Hill, Rickety Bridge, Rupert & Rothchild Vignerons, Solms-Delta, Terra del Capo, The Bernard Series, and Vrede en Lust Wines.
Tickets: http://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=405255587
BOOK NOW
Thursday 29 August
Wine & Dine with Oldenburg (R350)
La Mouette – Sea Point – 7pm
You gotta be quick to get in on any dinner at La Mouette. So don’t miss this chance to experience an incredible 5-course paired dinner, featuring some La Mouette favourites, and delicious paired wines from Oldenburg.
Email to book: reservations@lamouette.co.za
COMPETITION
As I mentioned earlier, Bentley’s Oyster Bar in Claremont have some stunning specials running at the moment. But they have also given us a voucher for a platter of 12 oysters and 2 glasses of bubbly. Want it?
HOW TO ENTER:
Tweet @FoodblogCT & @JustJosieZA telling us who you would like to treat to oysters and bubbly at @BentleyBar
DID YOU MISS LAST WEEKS SHOW?