Contributors
Chief Winemaker Bruce Jack
A Capetonian whose curiosity and palette has taken him the length and breadth of the globe. Bruce completed his undergrad in Political Science and Literature at UCT and then read his Masters in Literature at St Andrew’s in Scotland. His subsequent winemaking degree came from the Roseworthy Campus at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Bruce is a pioneer, and in many respects a maverick, and what he brings to winemaking is an articulate opinion about his greatest passion.
Editor Andrew Arnott
Andrew studied Literature and Sociology at UCT before setting off on a global trek that saw him working under the seas of the Caribbean, on the snow covered slopes of the Canadian Rockies and writing for a variety of financial and travel institutions. Now at home in Cape Town, Andrew’s passion for wine and writing is married on this blog.
Nobu Wine & Dine Evening @ The One & Only Cape Town, 1 September Posted on July 28 2010 by
Bruce and Flagstone will be teaming up with Nobu at the One & Only for a wine and dine evening on 1 September. Seven courses of the finest Japanese fusion cuisine will be served with Bruce handling the wine pairing. These will include Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno canapés on arrival and Steamed Japanese Halibut with Yamagobo Salsa as a main course.
For more info you can check out the event details here.
The History of Nobu
The history of Nobu Matsuhisa's restaurant brand is an interesting one. Matsuhisa left Japan aged 24 in 1973 to set up shop in Peru and then Alaska before hitting the big time in Beverley Hills in 1987. There he opened "Matsuhisa" on La Cienega Blvd. in Beverly Hills. The restaurant instantly hit it off with the in-crowd and became a regular haunt for, amongst others, Robert DeNiro, who suggested the two of them set up a restaurant in Tribeca, NYC. In 1993 NOBU opened it's doors to rapturous critical acclaim. New NOBUs were subsequently opened in Milan, London, Greece, Dallas, Tokyo, Honolulu, Dubai and now Cape Town.
Nobu's friendship with DeNiro got him a part in Scorsese's film Casino, as a wealthy patron of DeNiro's casino.
Event Details
| Date: | Wednesday 1 September 2010 |
| Time: | 7pm |
| Place: | Nobu Restaurant |
| Price: | R600 per person |
Space at this exclusive meal is limited so bookings are essential. To make a reservation, email restaurantreservations@oneandonlycapetown.com or call The One & Only on 021 431 5111.
