FOOD & WINE | 11
24 December 2019
Meet me at the market A mong the many attractions of our region, including pristine beaches, verdant wine valleys and scenic hiking trails, are a variety of markets featuring local food and wine, innovative art and crafts, laidback entertainment and other goodies that will keep you and the family busy during the holiday season.
Several of the markets, such as Hermanus Country Market, Hermanuspietersfontein Food & Wine Market, the Stanford Saturday Morning Market and the Elgin Railway Market, have even been listed on websites such as SA Venues, TripAdvisor, The Inside Guide and Culture Trips as the best markets to visit this year. Be sure to drop by these markets if you are spending your holiday in the Overstrand: Hermanus Country Market
Hermanuspietersfontein Food & Wine Market
Elgin Railway Market
The Hermanuspietersfontein Market (also known as Die Markie) is a place where local and international food and wine lovers meet. Choose from a buffet of classic breakfast, savouries, confectionaries, cheeses, cured meats, olives, breads, oysters, smoothies, fynbos flowers and much, much more. The market is set outdoors and while casual, it remains elegant. It is open no matter what the weather and a cheerful atmosphere awaits you whenever you go. Die Markie is open on Saturdays from 09:00 to 13:00. Hemel-en-Aarde Village, Hermanus Stanford Saturday Morning Market
The Hermanus Country Market offers a variety of organic produce, herbs, pickles, jams, deli-treats and homegrown goods, as well as several stalls offering wine, coffee, home decor, clothing and accessories. This vibrant market is a hubbub of activity within a relaxed, rural atmosphere and has become one of the most popular weekly market venues in the country. It is open on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00, with the addition of Summer Night Markets on 1 & 8 January from 17:00. Hermanus Cricket Grounds, Hermanus
along and fill it with fresh produce and treats for the weekend ahead. Once you’ve had your fill, you can pop in to the quaint vintage and antique stores surrounding the market to find some beautiful collectibles, books, crockery and furniture. The Stanford Market is open every Saturday morning from 09:00. Queen Victoria Street, Stanford
From homebakes, preserves, flowers and herbs, to fresh vegetables, honey and other seasonal goodies, the Stanford Saturday Morning Market caters for everyone. Take a basket
The Elgin Railway Market is a hit among tourists and locals alike. Set in an old apple warehouse filled with space, light and quirky design elements, this market is filled with the smell of craft food and sweets, the sound of live music, and the colours and flavours of South African products. Visitors to the market should definitely come hungry and can look forward to pizza, curries, grills, steaks, pies, low-carb breads, vetkoek, soup, biltong and more. There are also stalls selling clothing, jewellery, accessories, ceramics, wooden creations, furniture and freshly cut flowers. As if that weren’t enough, visitors may also have the chance to see the steam train that makes a trip to the market from Cape Town a few times a month. Visit www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za for their opening times. Oak Avenue, Elgin/Grabouw
Hermanus Station Centre Cnr Royal & Lord Roberts Street, Hermanus
THE BEST COFFEE AND BREAKFAST IN TOWN! NEW YEAR'S DAY 08h00 - 16h00 Open for breakfast platters! Bookings advisable
Sources: hermanus.co.za; blog.sa-venues.com
028 312 4096
Christmas on the Lagoon Christmas Market at MOSAIC Saturday December 7, 2019, 11:30am-5:00pm (Gallery will be at MOSAIC through mid-January) Location: 1892 Spookhuis at MOSAIC Wortelgat Road, on the Hermanus Lagoon, Stanford
Join us for a family day! Wishing you happy holidays and a blessed new year! Join us for wine tasting and a delicious farm style platter for lunch. The Tasting Room will be open: Mon - Fri: 10h00 - 16h30 | Sat: 10h00 - 15h00 We are closed on Sundays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. We look forward to your visit! The Beaumont Family Wines team will be here to welcome you with open arms and to ensure that you have a great time. Compagnes Drift Farm, Bot River | 028 284 9194 | www.beaumont.co.za
Country platters and grilled skewers will be served at Lagoon Cafe’ Wine from Springfontein Wine Estate - Belgium Beer on tap - DIY gin station. Accommodation at MOSAIC Cottages Beautiful selection of art, gifts and décor Tracy Algar Art - Handbags by UGLEE - Inkomo Nguni hide rugs - Ardmore Jewelry by Beryl Dingemans - Old book collections - Christmas décor Contact: Simone 082 817 2077 or 028 313 2814 admin@MosaicSouthAfrica.com www.MosaicSouthAfrica.com
