{"id":50143,"date":"2021-09-23T09:59:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T07:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/deconstructed-calamari-festival-spreads-its-tentacles-20210922-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T17:14:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T15:14:34","slug":"deconstructed-calamari-festival-spreads-its-tentacles-20210922-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/deconstructed-calamari-festival-spreads-its-tentacles-20210922-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Deconstructed Calamari Festival spreads its \u2018tentacles\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_30d6c508\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11605\/4379532f50a44edb9b7ac04abf0008e6.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11605\/431cbe2b1897424b9abc3df21bc344d8.jpg\" title=\"The first-ever deconstructed Calamari Festival, organised by St Francis Tourism, will take place at various restaurants in St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis from September 24 to October 10. Grant McGillewie (McFly) from Cafe Bijoux is ready to entice.                                    Photos: SUPPLIED\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">The first-ever deconstructed Calamari Festival, organised by St Francis Tourism, will take place at various restaurants in St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis from September 24 to October 10. Grant McGillewie (McFly) from Cafe Bijoux is ready to entice.                                    Photos: SUPPLIED<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>INDIAN, Greek, Italian . . . grilled, fried or sauteed \u2013 taste the diversity of calamari from all over the world in St Francis.<\/p>\n<p>The annual Calamari Festival, organised by St Francis Tourism and sponsored by the Kouga Municipality, will take over St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis from tomorrow, September 24, to Sunday, October 10.<\/p>\n<p>But there will be one big difference \u2013 the festival will be deconstructed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDue to the current COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, we had to rethink our festival,\u201d said St Francis Tourism Office manager and event organiser, Hantie van der Westhuizen. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was decided to rather offer tastings at different restaurants in St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll calamari lovers have to do, is to buy their tickets and book their tasting at their preferred restaurant or restaurants. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour taste buds will love you forever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Van der Westhuizen encouraged residents and visitor to pop in at each participating restaurant and decide which calamari taste they enjoy the most. <\/p>\n<p>Participating restaurants include Christy\u2019s Seafood and Grill, Port St Francis Ski Boat and Yacht Club, St Francis Brewing Company, Big Time Taverna, Caf\u00e9 Bijoux, The Quays, Ganesh, St Francis Links, Coastal Collective (takeaways), Clive\u2019s Chokka Block, Off the Menu Food Emporium and Dockside Seafood. <\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_be2733cc\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11605\/730d2b00e4b94529a241d9cef76c4839.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11605\/b7ca4d2126974a7a866098d92c948cea.jpg\" title=\"Calamari tastings will be held around St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis until October 10.\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Calamari tastings will be held around St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis until October 10.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apart from mouth-watering calamari, there will also be live entertainment at some of the restaurants. <\/p>\n<p>Sarah Blake and Joe van der Linden will perform at St Francis Brewing at 18:30 tomorrow, September 24, while DJ Rob Stark will take to the stage at Cobs Cove at 18:00. Tickets cost R100 and R60 respectively. <\/p>\n<p>Fill your shopping basket at the popular St Francis Market at the Village Open Square on September 25 and October 9 from 09:00 to 13:00. <\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, September 25, DJ TP will entertain restaurant-goers at Cobs Cove at 18:00. Tickets cost R60. <\/p>\n<p>Vibe Nation Band will hold an open-air concert at Christy\u2019s Seafood and Grill at 12:30 on Sunday, September 26. Tickets cost R50. <\/p>\n<p>St Francis Brewing Co will be home to deep house at 18:30 on October 1. Tickets cost R50 and include a free cocktail at the entrance. <\/p>\n<p>Gungu Music will pay tribute to the \u201990s at St Francis Brewing Co at 18:30 on October 4, while PJ Powers and Ooth will get the feet moving at 18:30 on October 7. Tickets cost R130 and R160 respectively. <\/p>\n<p><strong>More information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tasting tickets cost R50 per 100g taster option and are available online at <span>https:\/\/gatewayevents.co.za<\/span>. Tickets are also available at the St Francis Tourism office at the Kouga Municipal Office in Assisi Drive, St Francis Bay, as well as at the St Francis Market on Saturday, September 25.<\/p>\n<p>For more info, contact Van der Westhuizen at 083 294 2211 or St Francis Bay Tourism at 042 294 0076. 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