May 2009 Newsletter

It looks like winter is fast approaching. Great news for those of you, who like us, enjoy the warmth of open fires. Ours at RIOJA are stoked up and roaring.

Firstly, congratulations to Clint & Sam, who’s wedding we recently catered for. What a perfect day & both the bride & groom looked amazing. Remember that we have a beautiful function room & can cater for all your private parties.

In BAROCCA LOUNGE, this FRIDAY 8th MAY from 7.30pm, strumming popular Brazilian music including Samba & Bossa Nova is Brazilian band ‘VILLA BRAZIL’. The trio includes Leila Lemos on guitar, Lucas Carneiro on guitar & bongos & Matheus Campos on guitar. They are here in South Africa for 2 months only – don’t miss them!

‘LOCALS UNPLUGGED’ singing all the classics & your old favourites on Saturday May 9th from 7.30pm. Book your table & make a night of it. Call 021 785 5123 or email info@rioja.co.za, to reserve.



A huge ‘Thank You’ to comedian MARK SAMPSON for a brilliant performance last Friday, in support of the Western Cape Leopard Toads. It was a great evening and some much needed funds were raised for this endangered species. Look out for MARK SAMPSON appearing again at BAROCCA soon.

May 10th is MOTHERS DAY. Treat your family to an extra special lunch at RIOJA. Bookings are essential call 021 785 5123 or email info@rioja.co.za to reserve your spot. Lunch will be served from 12pm – 3pm.
BAROCCA LOUNGE will also be open for pizza & tapas.

We will soon be introducing a new winter menu, where you will find scrumptious, warming dishes like oxtail and white bean soup, pork belly slow roasted with braised apple and red cabbage and petit Poussin stuffed with sage and onion. YUM!
We will also be offering a new light lunch menu and takeaways are always available.


Keep warm & see you soon,