Time Out Ma rket Cape Town - a food and cultural market that brings the best of the ci ty together under one roof - will soon be host to the fourth edition of th e globally revered ‘Chefs on Tour’ which brings together chefs from tw o different Time Out Markets around the world for a collaborative one-off dining experience\, next month on May 8th.
Chefs on Tour – Time Out Market's distinctive chef’s table dinne r series that celebrates the exceptional talent and unique creativity of c hefs from different Markets across the globe - is all about curating a unique fine dining experience th at is fun\, exciting\, and delicious\, curated by two outstanding chefs fr om different Time Out Markets.
The fourth edition\, taking place in Cape Town\, welc omes Chef Paul Toussaint from Time Out Market Montreal in Canada\, collabo rating with Chef John van Zyl of The Melting Pot in Time Out Market Cape T own\, on an exclusive nine-course menu. Merging the unique flavours and cu ltural influences from two countries on opposite sides of the world\, this one-off pairing is a true reflection of Time Out Market’s commitment to elevating dishes unique to each region onto a global stage\, celebrating and connecting Time Out Market’s extraordinary community of culinary tal ents.
Time Out Market Montreal opened in November 2019\, and Chef Paul Toussaint\, w ho has been with the Market since the beginning\, is k nown as one of Montreal’s most prestigious chefs. For this instalment of Chefs on Tour\, Chef Paul will be coming to Time Out Market Cape Town to showcase his Caribbean-inf luenced Restaurant Paul Toussaint from Time Out Market Montreal. < /p>
Chef Paul’s passi onate approach to Caribbean food has been catching Montreal’s attention ever since he returned to the city from Haiti in 2017\, and he will be joi ned by Time Out Market Cape Town’s very own Chef John van Zyl of The Mel ting Pot.
“Over the past few weeks\, Chef John van Zyl and Chef Paul Touissant hav e worked together to create an extra special nine-course menu\, fusing th eir extraordinary talents\, creativity and signature dishes\, seamlessly l inking Cape Town\, Montreal and the Caribbean for this incredible Chefs on Tour collaboration.
Chef John van Zyl\, owner of The Melting Pot\, is known for his concise menu of globally-inspired small plates and bountiful\, fresh seafo od straight from the Cape. This collaboration shines a spotlight on his So uth African heritage\, inviting guests on a culinary exploration that capt ures the diverse flavours and ingredients derived from his Cape Town roots .
Diners can look forward to an exceptional nine-course menu on the night\, including:
FRIED ESCOVITCH OYSTER (served with bubbles on arrival)
< span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Onions\, Peppers\, Tomato\, Cilantro Mayo
SALMON SASHIMI (John)
Cape Malay Dressing\, Curried Pickled Onions
TUNA CEVICHE (Paul)
Corn\, Peppers\, Green Onion\, Herb Oil\, Root Chips\, Coconut Leche de Tigre
PRAWN LAKSA (John)
Prawn Dumplings\, Spicy Laksa Broth< /span>
GRILLED KABIJOU (Paul)
Crus hed Yam\, Coconut Bisque\, Sautéed Spinach
SMOKED LAMB ROTI < em style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">(John)
Carrot Cumin Purée\, Mint & Cori ander Yoghurt Dressing
SEARED VENISON LOIN (Paul)
Demi-glace\, Chimichurri\, Butternut Squash Purée\ , Yuca Beignet
LIME POSSET (John)
Apple & Lemongrass Granita
PINEAPPLE TART TATIN (Paul)
When: Wednesday\, May 8 th at 7 pm
Where: Time Out Market Cape Town\, V&A Waterfront\,
Price: R1495 per person including matching wine pairing | R1195 per
person without wine pairing
For more information on Time Out Market Cape Town\, pleas e visit: https://www.timeoutmarket.com/ capetown/ and for general enquiries & event information\, please email : events.capetown@timeoutmarket.com