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 …
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Dinner at the Kitchen Table, Makaron Restaurant, Majeka House
A few weeks ago I received an invitation to experience the newly renovated “Kitchen Table” at Makaron Restaurant, Majeka House, Stellenbosch. I was over the moon, because for years I …
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 …
Review: New winter special menu at Terroir
I was invited to attend the media launch of Terroir‘s new winter special menu on the 14th of May. As I have been to Terroir quite a few times since …
Review: Dinner at 5 Rooms, The Alphen
I received a dinner invitation for two at 5 Rooms Restaurant at The Alphen Hotel in Constantia a few weeks ago. I confirmed our dinner reservation for the evening of …
Review: Lunch at Inniebosch
A few months ago, one of my favourite restaurants in The Black Horse Centre, Stellenbosch, closed down. In its place opened another restaurant called Inniebosch – not a fine dining …
Review: Picnic at Uitkyk
Last week, I was invited to Uitkyk Wine Estate on the R304 outside Stellenbosch for a Georgian picnic. I confirmed the date for Thursday morning the 6th of February and …
Review: Dinner at Helena’s, Coopmanhuijs
Living in the gourmet capital of South Africa, I am so very spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants, bistros, bakeries and coffee houses. At dinner time in the …
Review: ZOKU Slush & Shake Maker
I received this nifty little gadget via courier last year: the ZOKU Slush & Shake Maker. It’s a simple way to make ice cold drinks, icy slushies and perfectly frozen …
Review: Vegetarian tasting menu at Haute Cabrière
Last year, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Haute Cabrière’s new vegetarian tasting menu on the 4th of December in Franschhoek. This 6-course food and wine experience …