This restaurant has a special Durban July menu
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Award winning fine dining restaurant, 9th Avenue Waterside, has designed a special Durban July menu for sit-ins and delivery. PICTURE: Christopher Laurenz for 9th Avenue Waterside Award winning fine dining restaurant, 9th Avenue Waterside, has designed a special Durban July menu for sit-ins and delivery. PICTURE: Christopher Laurenz for 9th Avenue Waterside
In case you hadn't heard, the Vodacom Durban July will be taking place this year. Usually the biggest party weekend of the year, the event will take place behind closed doors, with horse racing fans and socialites not being able to attend this year.
Held on Saturday, July 25, 2020, there will be none of the revelry that usually comes with the more than 50 000 guests who descend on Greyville Racecourse every year.
However, fans of the sport will still be able to watch the Durban Virtual July Experience which still aims to celebrate the sport of horse racing.
A few weeks ago one of the favoured marquees at the event, Pegasus Lounge, revealed a meal hamper they were preparing for those who will be watching the races on TV. It included food plus a choice of beverages and it was priced at R1 900 for a couple.
At the press conference I enquired from the organisers whether more marquees will be doing the same. Sadly, Pegasus pulled out and at the time of the press conference, there were no plans to get other marquee owners and restaurants to do special hampers.
Phillip Sithole, the eThekwini Municipality deputy city manager did, however, encourage restaurants to create special hampers and cater for those who want to celebrate the event remotely, especially since it is one of those that make Durban popular. He also urged those who would be taking part in the event, to order from local restaurants to boost the city’s economy.
“I have missed restaurants and now that they are open, this is an opportunity for us to support them by ordering their meals so that we can have enough time to enjoy the virtual experience," he said. "We also encourage restaurants to create packages around the event so that they can deliver them in time for the Virtual July.”
Well, one of Durban's iconic restaurants has answered the call and is doing exactly that.
The award winning 9th Avenue Waterside has planned to celebrate the Durban July. Patrons will be able to order a take-away basket or dine out at the restaurant on Saturday and watch the races live.
They announced the news on their Facebook page on Monday.
"Order from our picnic take away basket options or join us for a tasting menu that even Pippa Middleton would approve of. All the racing action will shown on big screen, @theofficialgoldcircleracing betting tote on site and bespoke face mask gifts for the best dressed couple by Kathrin Kidger."
Here is what is on the six course menu which costs R495pp
Prawn tails & champagne foam Picture: 9th Avenue Waterside
Canapé
Gin Cured Salmon
Juniper Crème fraîche, homemade seed loaf, dill cucumber & trout roe
Course one
Mushroom & Truffle Gnocchi
Frangelico crème, peas, pecorino
Course two
Cajun Fish Taco
Beer mayo, chilli & coleslaw
Course three
Creamy Shellfish Orzo
prawn tails & champagne foam
Course four
Fillet of Beef
Smoked pepper risotto, tender stem broccoli, cabernet jus
Course five
Kahula & White Chocolate Cheesecake
Caramel ice cream, salted toffee sauce,
cookie crumble
Social distancing will be practiced and there is limited space, so those interested are encouraged to book quickly.
info@9thavewaterside.co.za