food

Good Food & Wine Show 2013

20 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

For over a decade, the Good Food & Wine Show has pushed the boundaries of innovation and excellence as South Africa’s premier food, wine and lifestyle experience. The 2013 show kicks off with a new look, in Cape Town, from 23rd to 26th May. Celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Eric Lanlard, Bill Granger and Junior MasterChef Australia winner Isabella Bliss, will be appearing in the Checkers Celebrity Chefs Theatre in Cape Town. Other exciting features of the 2013 show include a Creative Coffee Theatre, the Brilliant Baking Theatre and the Real Food Theatre. The Cape Town show will also host the inaugural South African Bar Show, where you can experience a host of interactive exhibition stands that showcase the best in

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Eating Out

Celeb Chef Series at Col’Cacchio

19 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Get down to your nearest Col’Cacchio pizzeria now – the Col’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is back! Four months, four celebrity chefs and four amazing pizzas! Liam Tomlin kicks off in May, followed by extreme adventurer and chef, David Grier in June, and the creative goddesses from Charly’s Bakery in July. Liam Tomlin’s Lau-Ling, available until the end of May is an Asian inspired pizza topped with roasted crushed basmati rice, minced chicken, mint, coriander, shallots, crispy onion, spring onion, fresh basil, chilli, sesame seeds, and served with vermicelli salad. In June travel to India with David Grier. His Ghanchaka pizza has an Indian spiced mash potato base, topped with silken chicken tikka,

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Lifestyle

Spoil your Mom this Mothers Day

10 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Looking for a way to celebrate with your mom? Here are some special ways to indulge her in the Mother City. Mother's Day at One&Only Cape Town On Sunday 12 May, give your Mom a day to remember with One&Only Cape Town’s unique Mother’s Day offerings. Wine&Dine: Reuben’s will be offering a lavish Mother’s Day Buffet lunch, specially created for the day, and priced at R295 per person. Kids 4 – 12 years eat for R150 and 0 – 3 years are free, making this a treat for the whole family. View the full menu here. To book call 21 431 5888 or e-mail restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com. Spa Spoils: Arguably the best spa in the city, One&Only Spa was recently awarded the Best Spa in Africa accolade at

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Eating Out

Reuben’s at the One&Only

7 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

From hearty new dishes to a sophisticated tasting menu, time-saving business lunch offerings and even cooking demonstrations, with chef Reuben Riffel, winter looks set to be a sensational season at Reuben’s One&Only Cape Town. Reuben loves winter as much as any other season – it’s a chance to bring heartier offerings onto the menu, and some spicier choices too, all perfect for the cooler weather. “We understand that many of our guests eat at restaurants all over the world and we work hard to keep the menu sophisticated without losing touch with our down-to-earth roots and never ever compromising on quality”, he says. South Africa is well known for its outstanding meat culture and Reuben’s One&Only

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Eating Out

Camphors restaurant at Vergelegen

6 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West, renowned for its history, award winning wines and natural beauty, is fast gaining a reputation for excellent food in contemporary surroundings. Following the success of 'Stables at Vergelegen', the bistro-style restaurant which launched in March 20L2, the estate has now opened 'Camphors at Vergelegen'. This signature restaurant, which overlooks expansive lawns and gardens, takes its name from the magnificent camphor trees – at least 300 years old - in front of the historic homestead. The Vergelegen culinary team, which includes renowned chef, mentor and food judge Garth Stroebel as a consultant, has brought acclaimed chef Peter John 'PJ' Vadas on board. The Camphors menu shows

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Cooking

The best kept Secret Eats

3 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Where? Somewhere spectacular. What? Something delicious. Who? Like minded and interesting people. All of this you can be sure of when attending a SecretEATS event; the details however will remain a surprise, until the last moment. Inspired by the underground dining movement popular in many cities around the world, founder Gregory Zeleny wants to offer you the opportunity to enjoy one of the most unique and exclusive dining experiences in Cape Town. The inaugural SecretEATS dinner was hosted by photographer Jean Marc Lederman in his Llandudno home, with food by Candice Le Noury, who blogs as The Gorgeous Gourmet. Candice’s menu included a decadent Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart, perfectly complimented by the glorious

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Festivals

Riebeek Valley Olive Festival

2 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Take a trip to the picturesque Swartland towns of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West for the annual Riebeek Valley Olive Festival on 3 to 5 May. This popular festival is a past winner of the West Coast Tourism Award in the “Tourism Event “ category and a nominee for “Crowd Pleaser” in the Klink Awards. The Olive Emporium, located in the center of Riebeek Kasteel, will play host to local South African Olive producers offering olives, olive oils, preserves, tapenades and a range of olive-based beauty products. Sample Riebeek Valley wines from the local cellars, artisanal beers, and enjoy abundance of local food and live entertainment. Free shuttles will run to the other participating venues where entertainment, good food

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Eating Out

Signature winter menu at The Jonkershuis, Grande Provence

30 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

From 1 May until 30 September, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek, will present guests with the opportunity to enjoy exquisite three-course lunches or dinners in The Jonkershuis, created by renowned Executive Chef, Darren Badenhorst, for just R275.00 per person. Darren Badenhorst says: “The 2013 signature winter menu offers refined yet hearty dishes with a classic French feel and created especially for the winter months. Dining in The Jonkershuis is the perfect way to enjoy quality time with friends and family. The Jonkershuis is a beautiful addition to dining in The Restaurant.” Enjoy the cuisine and atmosphere in The Jonkershuis, an intimate and private dining room, beside a roaring log fire with

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Festivals

The Constantia Valley goes all out for the Constantia Food and Wine Fest

19 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Experience the magic of the Constantia Valley at the Constantia Food and Wine Festival. Visitors to the Festival will be treated to multi-layered culinary delights, local wines, and live entertainment to showcase Constantia as one of the world’s premier food and wine destinations. There will be ten wine farms from the Constantia Valley together with the top restaurants from the farms and surrounding Constantia area showcasing their delicious food, paired with wonderful wines. The live music lineup includes Fiona Hare, Shen Weinberg, Ike Mouritz, Blackbyrd and the Docetones. Children of all ages will be kept entertained with activities in an open-air kids play area. And Alan Mullins, together with Cape Point Vineyards, is

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Eating Out

La Mouette Autumn Menu

11 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Autumn is here; shorter days, cooler nights and, in Cape Town, the start of winter restaurant specials. La Mouette in Sea Point is offering 6 courses for R185, and with wines for R295. This special tasting menu includes sweet potato soup with tomato harissa, yoghurt, lavoche, truffle and cheese croquettes, and pan-fried linefish with a fricassee of gnocchi, carrots, capers, parsnip puree, and braised beef croquette, to name just two of the dishes. There are vegetarian options available for each course. You can view the full menu here. La Mouette not only offers excellent food but prides itself on the meticulous selection of complementary wines. The owners and managers of La Mouette have expertly matched food and wine to

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