<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25090756</id><updated>2011-12-14T18:58:47.997-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Art Cuisine</title><subtitle type='html'>A pedestal for South African culinary artists to be recognised and to display their work.
 © 2006 onwards by ALEX GASPAR, all rights reserved</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artcuisine.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/25090756/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artcuisine.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Alex</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>2</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25090756.post-115083590481311994</id><published>2006-06-20T13:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-08-03T03:48:54.903-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Attention all Art Cuisine guests!!!!</title><content type='html'>It doesn't matter whether you are a recognized chef, a student, or just someone who appreciates tantalizing, expertly crafted food. Everyone should have a look at the newly updated culinary masterpieces in our food gallery link. Also be sure to leave a comment if there is something on your mind, your feedback would be greatly appreciated.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25090756-115083590481311994?l=artcuisine.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artcuisine.blogspot.com/feeds/115083590481311994/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=25090756&amp;postID=115083590481311994&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/25090756/posts/default/115083590481311994'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/25090756/posts/default/115083590481311994'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artcuisine.blogspot.com/2006/06/attention-all-art-cuisine-guests.html' title='Attention all Art Cuisine guests!!!!'/><author><name>Alex</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25090756.post-114505718837516487</id><published>2006-04-14T16:12:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-05-02T14:53:28.776-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Fine Dining in South Africa</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;The exclusive Michelangelo hotel in Sandton, Has&lt;br /&gt;brought high end tasting menu's to Johannesburg foodies with the launch of their chefs table whereby for a very affordable R475,&lt;br /&gt;guests are treated to a luxurious, innovative and thoroughly&lt;br /&gt;delicious ten course menu, including the best of South African wines to accompany each course. Guests are also exposed to the &lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/101_0130.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/101_0130.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;immense excitement and banter of having a front row seat, in the&lt;br /&gt;center of the kitchen, watching some of South Africa's best chef's&lt;br /&gt;preparing culinary delights before their very own eyes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sample menu&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Amouse bouche&lt;/strong&gt;: Seared Foie Gras on Brioche french Toast with a spicy banana chutney.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Marinated Salmon encased in a crispy Springroll, with a &lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/101_0135.0.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/101_0135.0.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;soya glaze, wasabi froth and a citrus jelly&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="left"&gt;A spicy oriental broth with a poached chicken and sprout tian. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pickled Kingklip on a corn and avocado salsa accompanied&lt;br /&gt;by a cucumber salad and a balsamic reduction.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Palate Cleanser: &lt;/strong&gt;A lime and tequila Shooter.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Honey glazed Duck breast resting on a rice pilaf, and&lt;br /&gt;topped with a purree of spinach.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proscuitto wrapped monkfish on a cauliflower cream, &lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/101_0138.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/101_0138.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;served with a spiced shrimp tortellini and a coriander oil.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grilled Lamb loin accompanied by an onion marmalade&lt;br /&gt;tart and a roasted brinjal and tomato souffle.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Orange and Rum Sorbet&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Blue cheese custard and a roast fruit compote, encased&lt;br /&gt;in crispy Parmesan biscuits.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Totally Nuts:&lt;/strong&gt; Hazelnut and Pistachio mousse sandwich,&lt;br /&gt;accompanied by an almond tuille and a white chocolate&lt;br /&gt;truffle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/101_0150.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/101_0150.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;The chefs table menu changes daily according to ingredient availability and is always unique and fresh. It is a truely delicious way to enjoy a special occassion. It seats a maximum of ten people and bookings are essential.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reservations can be made at: (011)282-7000.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/101_0130.jpg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/101_0130.jpg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/101_0158.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" height="150" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/101_0158.jpg" width="162" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/101_0169.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 174px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" height="132" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/101_0169.jpg" width="200" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/101_0155.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px" height="150" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/101_0155.jpg" width="179" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/alexphoto.1.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 114px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 182px" height="275" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/alexphoto.1.jpg" width="269" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/jul.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 153px" height="153" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/jul.jpg" width="271" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/quinton.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 169px" height="169" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/quinton.jpg" width="220" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/jaco.0.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 169px" height="227" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/200/jaco.0.jpg" width="140" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Culinary team responsible for the tantalizing treats above were, from left;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alex Gaspar, Yul Smith, Quinton Bennet and Jaco Goosen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/47/2616/1600/101_0155.jpg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25090756-114505718837516487?l=artcuisine.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artcuisine.blogspot.com/feeds/114505718837516487/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=25090756&amp;postID=114505718837516487&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/25090756/posts/default/114505718837516487'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/25090756/posts/default/114505718837516487'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artcuisine.blogspot.com/2006/04/fine-dining-in-south-africa.html' title='Fine Dining in South Africa'/><author><name>Alex</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
