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THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER FESTIVAL: Indulge in the ultimate luxury of oysters and Pongrácz, South Africa’s leading Méthode Cap Classique, at the World is your Oyster Festival on Saturday 1 November at the Mondiall Kitchen & Bar in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. Visitors at this nottobe missed event can enjoy an impressive lineup of top Cap Classiques and Champagne of different ages paired with oysters, including Pongrácz Brut with its crisp, green apple tones and the chic, enchantingly dry Pon grácz Rosé. Tickets for the World is your Oyster Festival, sponsored by Ultra Liquors, cost R250 at www.webtickets.co.za. Bookings can also be made by phoning the restaurant on 021 418 3003.
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STELLENBOSCH TRUMPS FAMILY FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES: With the long school holidays looming, Mom and Dad do not have to offload the offspring at the grandparents to stay sane during the fes tive season, as Stellenbosch offers many budgetfriendly, fun and educational at tractions for kids of all ages. To explore this kidfriendly town, the Stellenbosch Wine Routes and Stellenbosch 360, the town’s tourism office, have come up with a few unique ways to unleash your inner child. Among these are tastings and farm treats, outdoor activities and horse riding, feed ing farm animals, riding kick bikes, braaiing marshmallows and stokbrood, taking a spin in a gokart, riding on the kids bicycle track, a kiddies carnival – the list is endless. For more information, contact Stellenbosch 360 at tel: 021 883 3584 or visit their information centre at 36 Market Street. Also browse www.wineroute.co.za and follow blog.wine route.co.za for the latest offerings. KINDERSPYSKAART NOU BY GRANDE ROCHE BESKIKBAAR: Die Grande Roche Hotel bied met trots hul eerste kinderspyskaart aan. Hulle verwelkom graag mammas (en pappas) met hul kinders om mid dagete langs die swembad te kom geniet. Heerlike disse vir die kleingoed is beskikbaar en hulle is wel kom om in die swembad te kom baljaar. Vir middag etebesprekings, kontak gerus vir Christine by 021 863 5100 of christine@granderoche.co.za
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ENTER OUR SMS COMPETITION AND WIN BREAKFAST OR LUNCH AT BISTRO 13: Chef Nic van Wyk, in collaboration with Stellenbosch Vineyards, announces the opening of Bistro 13. The opening signifies Nic’s return to Stellenbosch and more importantly to the kitchen. “I’ve been itching to get back into the kitchen, and what better time to do it when you can be involved in building your dream restaurant space,” says Nic, who has been part of the project from when the blue prints were drawn up for Bistro 13. The bistro gets its name from the moment Nic set his desires on cooking. A Van Wyk family tradition was that at every thirteenth birthday, the family member celebrating this milestone would choose any restaurant they wanted to eat at, a moment Nic remembers fondly. Fab readers stand the chance to win a lunch at Bistro 13 for two. This includes three courses, with wine, valued at R550 as well as winetasting in the Stellenbosch Vineyards Tasting Room, and three wines to take away and enjoy at home, valued at R315. The second prize is breakfast for four guests at Bistro 13 valued at R400. To book call 021 881 3044 or email: reserva tions@bistro13.co.za or visit their website: www.bistro13.co.za.
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HERMANUS FIRST FRIDAYS ARTWALK: On the first Friday of every month, the elev en art galleries in the centre of Hermanus will remain open until 20:00 for all to enjoy an evening walk through the galleries. Par ticipating galleries are Art Eye, Rossouw Modern, Originals Gallery, Bellini Gallery, Hermanus Art Circle, Pure South, Lembu, Walker Bay Gallery, Willie Botha Gallery, Gallery 19 and Art Thirst. Next dates: Friday 7 November, and Friday 5 December.
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KAMERS again ready with gifts MICHELLE VAN DER SPUY The summer edition of KAMERS is set to open at Webersburg in Stellenbosch on 4 November and will run until 9 November. KAMERS celebrated ten years of successful exhibitions in Cape Town and Pretoria in 2012 and not only added a third exhibition (in Bloemfontein), but also launched the KAMERS Online Store. This year’s summer edition of KAMERS offers visitors handcrafted design, fabulous tastes, unique musicians and some of the most popular traders from previous years - a true fusion of proudly South African talent. KAMERS met Kuns aims to present the KAMERS audience with a creative, rich and
Win tickets Five lucky Fab readers stand a chance to win double tickets to the Food and Wine Affair at Lourensford Wine Estate on 15 and 16 November. The tickets allow the lucky winners access to Sunday’s event only. The event will be held from 10:0018:00 on Saturday and 11:00-17:00 on Sunday. Kids will be entertained by jumping castles, face painting, inflatable hop on animals, trampolines, an obstacle course, tractor rides, a water slide and so much more. With a glass of wine in hand and something to nibble on, sit back relax, and take in the breathtaking surroundings while listening to the live music from popular local performers Mean Green Mamba, and Newton and Co. To stand a chance to win double tickets for Sunday, SMS F&W followed by your name and surname to 34421 before 6 November. SMSes cost R1,50. The tickets can be collected at the event on the day. Tickets, which include entry and a complimentary tasting glass, cost R80 per person and can be purchased directly from Computicket. Kids under 18 enter for free. For more information visit www.dnaevents.co.za.
unique cultural experience, adding fine art to the established design and craft products. The art exhibition is inspired by rural South African landscapes, small town charm and urban views, all attempting to cross the bridge between traditional and contemporary landscape art. The exhibitions opens at 09:00 and closes at 17:00 except on Friday when it closes at 19:00 and Sunday at 15:00. Tickets can be bought for R50 at www.ffw. co.za for R60 at www.facebook.com/kamersvol or for R75 at the gates.
Visitors to KA MERS are al ways spoiled for choice with more than enough prod ucts on offer. PHOTOS: CHARL DU PREEZ
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Rolling’s where it’s at DALEEN FOUCHÉ He glides graciously up the first ramp, gaining momentum and speed then leaps into the air, performing a perfect air kick. This is how Cliff Viljoen, a Somerset West local and previous pro-rollerblader spends a typical afternoon at the Somerset West skate park in Lourensford Road. The park, that has been in existence for more than five years, is now centre stage to the revival of rollerblading. Viljoen says this sport, that was a big hit in the nineties but faded into obscurity, is now experiencing a massive amount of interest and is rapidly gaining momentum. This trend is spreading like wild fire through South Africa, but according to Viljoen, the Somerset West skate park is the best park in the country, not just for rollerblading, but also for skateboarding and BMXs. Viljoen says the sport attracts people of all kinds, including working adults from diverse backgrounds as well as kids. Viljoen has now started a website for
Cliff Viljoen in action at the Somerset West Skate Park. PHOTO: DALEEN FOUCHÉ South African rollerbladers and sends out weekly newsletters, features amazing photography and upcoming events and competitions. Visit Viljoen’s website www.knucklehub.com.
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