Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Our new menu


It has now been two weeks since we changed over to our new menu here at Cafe Alcazar. It has been very well received by our regular customers, as well as attracting many new diners. We have been delighted by your feedback.

Our mixed sharing platters have been proving very popular. This is just what we had hoped for.


People are already booking parties for the upcoming Christmas holiday period. Yes, Christmas!

As well as booking our already popular Pizza/Pasta Party Deal (we have been doing this for 10 years) there have also been requests for a more Middle Eastern style menu. We are currently working on a menu for this, if you are interested, just contact Trish and she can let you know exactly what will be served.

Happy dining.

Monday, October 21, 2013

We made the local paper!




Cafe Alcazar's opening night has made it into the local newspaper!


"Judging by the comments of the guests at the official opening, Cafe Alcazar should prove a winner and worthy addition to the North Shore dinning scene." - Mike Garry

Practically a full page! Thanks Mike, for your kind words.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Are you hungry?


Just in!

The yummiest Turkish Delight I have ever tasted! Get in quick before the staff eat it all! Really - I mean it!

And due to their success on our dessert patter on our opening night, we have made some more Chocolate and Cinnamon Suspiros (Spanish Meringues). And for other desserts, our old favourites: Triple Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake, White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake and Lemon Cheesecake.


Our display fridge is full - for dine in or takeaway. Our dip plates and antipasto platters have been very popular in this warmer weather. Tonight:


Beetroot and Feta Dip

Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese Dip

Fresh Iranian Dates 

Marinated Vegetables

Labneh 

Dolmades 

and for mains

 Lamb and Apricot Tagine


Looking forward to seeing you sometime over the weekend.

Cafe Alcazar's New Dine In Menu





Cafe Alcazar Takeaway Menu




Wednesday, October 16, 2013

The customer is always right!




What a fun night we had on Saturday night. Thanks so much to everyone who came along to help celebrate our grand opening. And a big thank-you to the people who filled in our 'feedback questionnaire' at the end of the evening.

Your comments have been invaluable to read. Some things that you have requested are already on our new menu and others had been discussed for our specials board. It's great to know that the things we want to cook, are the things that you are looking for, when dining out. Win, win.



Here are some of the comments from our 'feedback questionnaire'.



"Great food, good entertainment. More, More More!

"The food and presentation was amazing, the ambience at Cafe Alcazar was so inviting"

"The hommos was awesome!!"

"Loved the lamb koftas!" 

"We both loved the calamari"

"Congrats on a wonderful evening - food was amazing!"

"Had a great night, the food was fantastic. Thank-you!"

"Service was warm and friendly"

"Loved the chicken kebabs and the calamari - very tender"

"We really enjoyed the sharing plates, very important for the whole fun experience"

"the dessert platter was lovely"

"Decor is great. Homey, welcoming atmosphere"

"An excellent and a great introduction for what is to come"

" Dips and grissini, antipasto, spinach and cheese pastries, turkish delight cheesecake - yum"

 "Great night, lovely food, good company. Congrats to all involved"



I think I have already said in an earlier post, that when asked if customers would like to see a regular tasting night the answer on every response was - Yes, Yes, Yes!!!

And the winner is.....


Congratulations to JoTonkin! 

You have won a dinner for two 
(to the value of $50.00)

By simply filling in our 'feedback questionnaire' on our opening night, Jo went into the draw to win a dinner for two. Thanks for all your great comments Jo, we hope to see you soon.