CHEF RICHARD CARSTENS REACHES NEW CULINARY PEAKS THIS WINTER AT TOKARA RESTAURANT

AT the top of the HelshoogtePass, you’ll find Tokara Restaurant, boasting endless views and achingly modern and sleek architecture. Home to chef extraordinaire, Richard Carstens, this winter sees him continuing to wow new diners with his culinary vision and prowess.

But the real talking point this winter will be Richard’s homage to Culinary Greats.

From May to October, a series of themed evenings will take diners on a culinary journey: from the Grand Masters in May, where chefs like Brillat-Savarin, Carême, and Escoffier will be heralded; to Nouvelle Masters starring in June – Bocuse, Blanc and the Troisgros brothers are some of the inspiring chefs here.

6 July 20102 –“The New British Wave”Roux, Koffman, Marco Pierre White and Raymond Blanc.

3 August 2012: “New World” Chefs – Keller, Nobu, Trotter, Perry and Wakuda will be in the limelight.

7 September 2012 – “Modernist” – featuring Adria, Bras, Gagnaire and Atala,

12 October 2012 sees a Sommelier “shoot-out”, where three leading sommeliers will compete to make the perfect wine pairing for a menu prepared by Richard.  Evenings are priced at R400 per person for five-courses.

With front-of-house triumvirate of Wilhelm Kühn (owner operator), Johan Terblanche (restaurant manager) and Jaap-HenkKoelewijn (sommelier) keeping things running smoothly, a dining experience at Tokara Restaurant is a splendid affair, and this winter will be no exception. 

Tokara Restaurant is situated at the top of the Helshoogte Pass, R310, Stellenbosch. For reservations call 021 885 2550; e-mail reservations@tokara.com or visit www.tokararestaurant.co.za.

Tokara restaurant is open for lunch Tuesdays to Sundays and for dinner Tuesdays to Saturdays. Kindly note that Tokara restaurant is a non- smoking venue.

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