Friday 8 June 2012

Special - Meloncino Winter menu




 WINTER SPECIAL MENU

SECONDI (Main Course)

Filleto di pesce arrotolato con prosciutto crudo in salsa di pomodori secchi e basilico
Oven-cooked linefish wrapped in Parma ham, served with an Italian sundried tomato and basil sauce on a bed of pommes puree.
OR
Bistecca di manzo con salsa di fichi e senape
Tender oven cooked sirloin, served with a delicate fig and Dijon mustard sauce on a bed of Italian oven-roasted potatoes.
OR
Pollo marinato in salsa di peperoncino dolce acconpagnato con riso in salsa di zucca e cocco
(FUSION DISH)
Chicken marinated in sweet chilli and Asian spices, served on a bed of butternut and coconut risotto accompanied with Parmesan infused pea puree and crisp pancetta. 
OR
Ravioloni di Zucca
Freshly home-made ravioloni filled with pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, ricotta and amaretti, then cooked and served in a light, delicate tomato cream sauce.

DOLCE (Dessert)

Torta di limone con crema di Chantilly
A shortbread lemon and custard tart with a caramel glaze, served with vanilla infused Chantilly cream.
OR
Torta di cioccolato e frutto della passione
Home-made rich dark chocolate gateau cake infused with fresh passion fruit.


Price: R120.00 per person (excl Service Charge -10%)
Valid 01/06/2012-31/08/2012


Special - Greek Fisherman Winter Menu


Special - City Grill Winter menu


Wednesday 6 June 2012

Wine Pairing Evening at Meloncino with Blaauwklippen







SET MENU WINE EVENING

ANTIPASTI (Starters)

Focaccia Bianca con Rosmarino
Plain base pizza bread with olive oil, rosemary and salt.
AND

Carpaccio di Carne con Sedano e Parmiggiano
Beef carpaccio served Italian style with sliced celery and Parmesan cheese dressed with extra virgin olive oil, lemon and black pepper.
Paired Wine: Blaauwklippen Cultivar Selection Shiraz


SECONDI (Main Course)

Fagottini di Pollo
Chicken paillard filled with asparagus and smoked Italian cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and cooked in a cream, brandy and mushroom sauce, served with Italian oven-roasted potatoes.
Paired Wine: Blaauwklippen White Zinfandel

OR
Pesce fresco di Giornata alla Griglia
Fresh line fish of the day, cooked on a open-fire grill, with a lemon butter sauce, served on a bed of pommes puree.
Paired Wine: Blaauwklippen White Zinfandel

OR
Tagliata di Manzo all’ Aceto Balsamico Invecchiato 10 Anni
Slices of grilled sirloin steak topped with salt, black pepper and a 10 year old Balsamic vinegar, served with Italian roast potatoes. (Prepared medium-rare and served luke-warm)
Paired Wine: Blaauwklippen Cultivar Selection Malbec


DOLCE (Dessert)

Sorbetto al meloncino
Meloncino’s finest home-made sorbet made the authentic Italian way.
OR
Torta Strepitosa ai 3 Cioccolati
Baked cream pasticciera and white chocolate on a milk chocolate biscuit base topped with seasonal wild berries and a dark citrus chocolate sauce.
Paired Wine: Blaauwklippen Nobel Late Harvest

Price: R245.00 per person (excl Service Charge -10%)

Valid 22/06/2012



Shop 259, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Phone +27 21 419-5558 · Fax: +27 21 419-5559
Email: info@meloncino.co.za · Internet: www.meloncino.co.za

Friday 13 April 2012

Seniors Campaign

The V&A Waterfront is celebrating its senior citizens this year with the "Especially for you" seniors campaign designed to entice elder visitors and highlight just why it's great to be over 60!

Be sure to sign up to take advantage on the benefits City Grill, Greek Fisherman and Meloncino are offering.

How to apply :

· Make your way to the information kiosk with your identification document
· Fill in the application form and have it processed by our customer service team
· Simply present your card at the restaurants to receive the special benefits listed below:

City Grill Steak House 10% DISCOUNT OFF YOUR BILL – valid until end July 2012

Greek Fisherman 10% DISCOUNT OFF BILL – valid until end July 2012

Meloncino 10% DISCOUNT OFF BILL – valid until end July 2012

For more information or bookings contact
City Grill 021 421 9820
Greek Fisherman 021 418 5411
Meloncino 021 419 5558

Wednesday 11 April 2012

Mini Big Band Festival

Be sure to catch the formidable sounds created by some of Cape Town's Schools top big bands, during our Mini Big Band Festival...a definite must for music lovers to hear and see.

SAT 14 April:
11h00 - 12h00 Swiss Big Band
16h50 - 17h30 Sans Souci Jazz Cats
17h40 - 18h00 Heathfield High School Jazz Band
18h00 - 18h20 Heathfield High School Jazz Combo

SUN 15 April:
16h50 - 17h30 Wynberg Girls' High School Jazz Band
17h40 - 18h20 Bergvliet High School Jazz Band

Support these young musicians and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at the Waterfront!

Have lunch or dinner at one of the following restaurants:

Greek Fisherman
Tel: 021 418 5411                                                      
Email: info@greekfisherman.co.za                            
Web: http://www.greekfisherman.co.za

City Grill

Tel: 021 421 9820                                  
Email: info@citygrill.co.za                                  
Web: http://www.citygrill.co.za                               

Meloncino
Tel: 021 419 5558                                                        
Email: info@meloncino.co.za                                
Web: http://www.meloncino.co.za

Wednesday 4 April 2012

Famous guests @Meloncino

In the last couple of days, both Nick Mallett and Joe Walsh were at Meloncino to enjoy our special dishes.


Nick Mallett is a former South African rugby union player.He played for and later coached the Springboks, South Africa's national rugby union team.



Joe Walsh is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has been a member of three commercially successful bands: the James Gang, Barnstorm, and the Eagles. He has also experienced success as a solo artist and prolific session musician.

Monday 2 April 2012

Lindt Gold Bunny Maze

Lindt Gold Bunny Maze

This Easter, little visitors to the V&A Waterfront can come and enjoy an Easter egg hunt. Every hour chocolate fanatics can enjoy a sweet experience and make their way through the bunny maze in search of chocolaty goodness.

Date: 30 March – 08 April 2012
Venue: Barrow Court, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
Time: 11h00 – 19h00 daily
Cost: Free
Parking: Only R10 for four hours at the Portswood Parking or Breakwater Parking garages across the road

Have lunch or dinner at one of the following restaurants:

Greek Fisherman
Tel: 021 418 5411                                                       
Email: info@greekfisherman.co.za                             
Web: http://www.greekfisherman.co.za

City Grill
Tel: 021 421 9820                                   
Email: info@citygrill.co.za                                   
Web: http://www.citygrill.co.za                                

Meloncino
Tel: 021 419 5558                                                         
Email: info@meloncino.co.za                                 
Web: http://www.meloncino.co.za

Wednesday 28 March 2012

Upcoming events in and around the Waterfront


Are you looking for something to do?  For somewhere to eat?  For somewhere to relax and have Sushi & cocktails?

Look no further!  With our 3 fantastic restaurants and all these activities, your days (and stomachs) will be filled!

To book for lunch or dinner call or email us:

Greek Fisherman
Tel: 021 418 5411                                                        
Email: info@greekfisherman.co.za                              
Web: http://www.greekfisherman.co.za

City Grill
Tel: 021 421 9820                                    
Email: info@citygrill.co.za                                    
Web: http://www.citygrill.co.za                                 

Meloncino
Tel: 021 419 5558                                                          
Email:
info@meloncino.co.za                                  
Web: http://www.meloncino.co.za

Earth Hour
March 31
021 657 6600
www.wwf.org.za

Cape Town International Jazz Festival
March 30 to 31
Cape Town International Convention Centre
+27 (0)21 422 5653
www.capetownjazzfest.com

Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon
April 6 to 7
Cape Town
021 657 5140
www.twooceansmarathon.org.za

Decorex
April 26 to 29
Cape Town International Convention Centre
011 549 8300
www.decorex.co.za

Cape Town Electronic Music Festival
From March 27 to April 1 2012

Cape Town Stadium is again open for visitors, with guided tour options including the Green Point Urban Park.
For more information, contact 021 417 0108.

Apex Shark Expeditions has advised that the sharks are back at Seal Island which bodes well for shark cage diving around the Cape Peninsula.