Next Wednesday evening, 2 November, HQ (100 Shortmarket St) is hosting their final Fine Wining evening for the year. And to end things off in style, they’ve partnered with Ernst Gouws & Co Wines who will be treating guests to a selection of their beautiful wines.
On the night, guests will enjoy HQ’s well known 3 course menu which has been carefully paired with Ernst Gouws & Co Wines. The evening also includes a welcome drink and aperitif followed by HQ’s trademark starter salad and steak & chips followed by a specially created dessert.
I recently attended their Haute Cabrière Fine Wining evening with bestie Kim and we had such a fun night. Here are some photos to show you what goes down:

Tickets cost R295 per person and is all inclusive (food & wine), so that’s a fantastic deal. But be sure to book today as tickets sell out fast. To do so you can contact them on 021 424 6373 or matt@hqrestaurant.co.za.
Here’s a look at the full menu for the evening:
Aperitif
Smoked salmon & cream cheese roulade with crispy bacon soil
Ernst Gouws & Co Chenin Blanc St Chenin White Cocktail – Gin, Chenin Blanc, Lemon & Lime, Elderflower Cordial
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Starter
A crisp salad of cos and iceberg leaves, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan shavings and dressed with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette
Ernst Gouws & Co Sauvignon Blanc 2016
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Main
250g Sirloin wet-aged for 32 days and grilled perfectly medium-rare, served with skinny fries & Café de Paris Butter
Ernst Gouws & Co Shiraz 2014
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(V) Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a rich Duxelle, gratinated with parmesan cheese and served with skinny fries & Café de Paris Butter
Ernst Gouws & Co Shiraz 2014
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Dessert
French dePoires pochées dans un Chardonnay farcies au camembert with Crème Anglaise and Peach Puree
Ernst Gouws & Co Chardonnay 2015
I’m certainly not missing out. So hopefully I’ll see you guys there!
xxx