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Fall in love with Steenberg reds and delicious comfort food this winter at Bistro Sixteen82’s third Red Wine Rendezvous on Thursday 18th July 2019.
This is the third Red Wine Rendezvous in the series, featuring a hearty 3-course dinner prepared with love by Chef Kerry Kilpin and accompanied by Steenberg’s...
Avondale makes wondrous biodynamic wines, and my personal favourite is the Samsara Syrah. Lucky diners can now book for the inaugural FABERFriday Steak Nights on 3 August, at R225 pp. This includes your delectable steak dinner, a tour of the cellar and best of all, some Samsara Syrah 2009...
Swanky Hermanus hospitality stalwart, The Marine Hotel lays on a four series-strong set of gala dinners with local Overberg wines the winter.
The events consist of four grand dinners in partnership with three award-winning local Hemel-en-Aarde wineries: Creation, Bouchard Finlayson and Hamilton Russell Vineyards.
The first event is 'Marine Hotel with...
Franschhoek Mystery Weekends – a must for your bucket list!
Imagine an all-inclusive winelands getaway, where your whole weekend has been meticulously planned for you, from check in to check out. Every single little detail taken care of, including food and DRINK.
And thrills, of course, because that's the main...
FABERfood at Avondale sent good news to share with food and wine lovers everywhere:
'FABER is a contemporary farm-to-fork restaurant, approaching each ingredient with the utmost respect. FABERfood is handcrafted using the finest, fresh, organic ingredients: creating wholesome, innovative dishes that take guest on a memorable journey.
Winter Special
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Pork mince is incredibly versatile and I cook with it often - in meatloaf, a gazillion Asian recipes with or without noodles and, most often, tender little meatballs. This recipe from Spier is a welcome update on your regular beef meatball method, with the addition of fresh fennel. Serve...
Just outside Franschhoek lies a wine estate with so many food and wine delights, it's simply irresistible. Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate hosts a number of venues, amongst which the Terra del Capo Antipasti Bar and Tasting Room in the main building.
The cosy, intimate Antipasti Bar is tucked away behind...
Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery on beautiful Spier Wine Farm run a Winter Special until 30 August.
This gives you the Chef's Platter at half price only, to be enjoyed with some award-winning Spier Estate wines.
Winter Special: Chef's Platter
Smoked corn and goat’s cheese arancini
Smoked harissa chicken wings
Beets with feta, grapes, pistachio
Beans...
Winter in the Cape and Winelands brings many blessings, among which are the many spectacular specials offered by restaurants and hotels. This could be a tourism attraction in its own right, actually - Visit the Cape in Winter and Eat Your Heart Out-sort of thing.
La Petite Colombe, one of...
Everyone loves a braai, but boy, it's not exactly quick and easy cooking. If you want the food and fun without the fuss, head to Middelvlei Wine Estate for their traditional, full-on Boerebraai feasts.
The concept of Middelvlei’s Boerebraai is actually so genius, it makes you wonder why more places...
