A gorgeous time...

Finally! Steenberg has always been a place for me where dreams come true, and they certainly didn't disappoint with their latest addition to the family. Always a hot destination for the food and wine obsessed (myself very much one of them!) Steenberg has it all. Catherina's offers exceptionally stylish, seasonal dishes crafted by one of my personal favorite chef's, Garth Almazan, whilst a few minutes up the hill, Bistro sixteen82 offers a more relaxed dining experience.

Fitting perfectly in between, is the very classy, very stylish and oh so glam Gorgeous Bubbly bar by Graham Beck (try and say that after a few glasses of bubbles!)

Here, visitors can enjoy a selection of beautifully crafted MCC's from the producer, Graham Beck. From deliciously dry and pleasing on the palate, to more sweeter, fruitier bubbles, this bar caters to all tastes. You can try a flight of three non vintage MCC's for R65 or a flight of 3 vintage MCC's for R80... alternatively you can try them all. There is also the option to purchase either a glass or a bottle of each of the bubbles available. Alongside this, should one get peckish during the tasting, or choose to make a meal of it, is a selection of the most decadent canapes.

“Bubbly is the perfect wine to pair with food,” says Chef Garth. 

We couldn't agree more. As it was a very special occasion, my best friends birthday, we decided to try it all. With our flight of non vintage bubbles, we selected the mixed canape platter, made fresh, and with seasonal produce by Garth himself to complement the bubbly.  Each platter comes with 4 canapes with an optional 5th, the dessert. Just to make you jealous I will tell you all about it!

Franschhoek Salmon trout with poached quail egg and salmon caviar, with Brut NV

I started enjoying the Salmon trout with the Brut NV but decided to experiment with the Rose too! It was such an interesting blend of flavours. The fruit of the Rose worked beautifully with the Salmon Caviar.

West Coast Oysters Naturelle, with Brut NV

I think Oysters should always be enjoyed with bubbles. The crisp, dry Brut NV worked well with the gallons of tabasco and lemon that I piled onto my oyster. It made me wanting more!

Poached Tiger Prawn with avocado salsa and a Japanese salad, with Brut Rose NV

The ginger in the Japanese salad worked incredibly well with the Rose!!

Asparagus Risotto Croquette with pickled mushrooms and white truffle oil, with Blanc de Blanc

This combination was perfect!! The pickled mushrooms and the blanc de blanc were a match made in heaven.

Brut Rose Summer berry Terrine with a Valronha chocolate sauce, with Bliss Demi Sec

The dessert itself is a perfect blend of bubbles and fruit. The bliss demi sec was just an added treat!

‘Gorgeous by Graham Beck’ is located in Catharina’s, on your left as you enter the restaurant. It is open from 11am to 10pm, seven days a week. For more information, please contact us on 021 713 7177.