Winter dining at the Bistro at Brookdale Estate

The arrival of winter brings the joy of comfort food and, to many, the wintery classics seen on bistro menus across France reign supreme.

The Bistro at Brookdale Estate, winner of the 2023 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Newcomer Award, has just launched its new winter menu, featuring comforting bistro classics with a touch of South African heritage.

From mussels meunière steamed in butter and white wine, and velvety mushroom risotto, to bistro favourites like coq au vin, bouillabaisse with rouille, and rich and tender oxtail cooked with red wine and rosemary, the new winter menu offers hearty and warming dishes ideal for the chilly weather.

“Our winter menu returns to the classics with flavours that honour international cuisine in a South African style.” – Gary Coetzee, Executive Chef

To find the perfect wine pairing for your meal, simply ask your waiter about the wines available from the Brookdale range. These wines, cultivated on the estate in Paarl and vinified by the talented winemaker, Kiara Scott Farmer, are in high demand and sell out soon after release. The wine menu also includes the Mason Road range – also produced on the estate – as well as a variety of other wines produced by renowned winemakers around the Cape Winelands.

Pastry Chef Marinèsha Moore has skilfully added a taste of South African culture to the dessert menu with her light and fluffy milk tart soufflé served with a boozy rum crème anglaise, alongside classics like tiramisu, warm apple strudel with a scoop of spiced honeycomb gelato, and a cheeseboard.

The new winter menu is available for lunch (Wednesday to Sunday) and dinner (Friday and Saturday). Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Tasting Room next door to taste the Brookdale and Mason Road wines.

View The Menu Book Online

Upcoming events at Brookdale Estate

Thursday “Fire & Wine” nights

Date: Every Thursday evening from 23 May 2024
Time: 18h00 – 21h00

Starting on the 23rd of May, the Bistro will host “Fire & Wine” evenings every Thursday. Gather around the fire and enjoy a selection of dishes prepared by the chefs on the grill, with the option to pair your meal with a glass of Mason Road wine.

The menu changes weekly, featuring the likes of fresh grilled prawns or succulent steaks. Be sure to check their Dineplan booking calendar to see what’s on offer each week.

Join the team for their first Fire & Wine night on Thursday, 23 May, where they’ll be grilling prawns over the hot coals and pairing them with a crisp glass of the Mason Road Chenin Blanc. Prices start at R260 for six prawns and go up to R620 for 18, excluding side dishes.

* Vegetarian dishes available on request.

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Father’s Day lunch

Date: Sunday, 16 June
Time: 12h00 – 15h30
Menu: View the à la carte menu

Celebrate Father’s Day by booking a special lunch at the Bistro. Choose your favourites from the new winter menu and enjoy a complimentary glass of Mason Road Syrah with your meal. As an added treat, their team of chefs is preparing a special homemade gift for you to take home and enjoy later.

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Restaurant details

Website: brookdale-estate.com
Phone: +27 87 183 3919
Email: info@brookdale-estate.com
Address: Hawequa Bos Pad, Klein Drakenstein Paarl, South Africa, 7647
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