MAKARON RESTAURANT is confirming its reputation as one of the most exciting dining destinations in the Winelands with an exciting new ‘small plates’ menu from Head Chef Lucas Carstens. Situated …
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(review) Lunch and dinner at Stellenbosch Kitchen
This year, I’ll be celebrating my 40th year in Stellenbosch. A year ago we made a move from the outskirts of town to the beautiful bustling historical centre. While we …
Review: Lunch at FABER
I was recently invited to visit FABER – a new restaurant at Avondale Farm in the Paarl wine district. Avondale is a 300 year old, family-run farm that is situated …
Visiting Bartholomeus Klip with Miles For Style
Earlier this August I was invited by Miles for Style to an all-inclusive stay at Bartholomeus Klip in Bo-Hermon between Wellington and Riebeek-Kasteel from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday lunch. The …
Dinner at Makaron Restaurant with new chef Lucas Carstens
After a magnificent era with head chef Tanja Kruger at Majeka House‘s Makaron Restaurant, chef Lucas Carstens took over the reigns in November 2015. Under the guidance of Pete Goffe-Wood …
Bistro 13’s Summer Menu Preview
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the first birthday celebration of Bistro 13 just outside Stellenbosch, owned by chef Nick van Wyk and cricketer Faf du …
Celebrating 250 years with Hennessy at La Colombe
I was recently invited to celebrate the 250 year anniversary of Hennessy cognac at the “new” La Colombe restaurant at Silvermist organic wine estate in Constantia, headed by Chef Scot …
Review: Lunch at Ryan’s Kitchen, Franschhoek
I was recently invited to experience the “new” Ryan’s Kitchen – a recent move to a new location on Main Road gave this restaurant room to grow on the competitive …
A day at Anthonij Rupert Wines, Franschhoek
A few weeks ago, I was invited to experience a day at Anthonij Rupert Wines in Franschhoek. We put aside a Saturday as we heard that it was worth spending …
Review: Dinner at Bistrot Bizerca
I was invited to Bistrot Bizerca in November last year for a preview of their summer menu for 2013/2014. I couldn’t attend on the planned date and sadly had to …