Invitation for Secret Dinner by 68 Encounters

Secret dinners by 68 encounters, was started in 2011 it’s a small, intimate supper club (max. 14 guests at a dinner) where like-minded individuals engage in a relaxed, stimulating environment at a unique private venue to enjoy good food by a great chef, build rapport, network, socialize and make new friends. Previous venues have included penthouse at the Bay hotel, Chef’s home on the 21^st Floor of building in CBD Cape Town, private dining rooms, etc.

Attend with your partner/friend/spouse or on your own). The venue is disclosed on the day via sms (hence the secret). Invitees are meticulously selected to ensure congruency in persona and expectation.

Previous menus have included

Chef: Naomi Esterhuizen – Square Table

Starters

Mexican Fish Soup with sundried tomato salsa and avocado

Or Prawn cake with Asian Style marinated vegetables

Or Green salad with Goats cheese

Main Course

Beef Fillet with sauce bordelaise

Or

Herbed Panko Chicken Supremes

Side dishes

Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Sherry Sweet potatoes

Spinach with Phylo pastry

Grilled Tomatoes

Green Salads

Selection of sweet bites

Coffee or Tea

Chef: Sofia Lindhop

Starter

Almond, Walnut and Mushroom Terrine

Or Apple and Walnut Salad with a Blue Cheese dressing

Main course

Chicken Breasts stuffed with Sundried Tomato Pesto and creamy Danish Feta, and wrapped in Proscuitto

Or Mini Mediterranean Lamb Pies

...served with Seasonal Vegetables, and Chive and Parmesan Mashed Potato

Light dessert

Baby Pears poached in Ginger, Saffron and Lemonade

Or Homemade Valrhona Chocolate Truffles

...served with coffee

Chef: Natasha Hill, Lavender house

Starters:

Bruleed goats cheese served on a crostini with rocket, roasted pecan nuts, grapes and honey with vinaigrette

OR tian of asparagus, marinated tomatoes, avo served on smoked ostrich carpaccio with a basil vinaigrette

Main

Marinated duck breast served with mushroom risotto, French green beans and port jus

OR fresh line fish with lemon beurre blanc sauce, slow roasted tomatoes, roasted baby mustard potatoes, julienne baby marrow.

Selection of desserts/ chocolates/ cakes/ coffee and tea

Next secret dinner is on the 10^th May 2012.

Yours in secret

Maria Vasco

68 Encounters

mvasco@worldonline.co.za