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SOUL FOOD
WALKING THROUGH HISTORY
DESIGNING THE DREAM
At Santé, Chef Terrence Ford showcases Chefs Sharing Secrets, A Fresh Start, Detox Dinner and Cooking Demo with a three Course Gourmet meal of exquisite honestly healthy cuisine.
La Motte invites you to a conducted Historic Walk, covering the estate’s history within the context of the Franschhoek Valley and visiting La Motte’s historic buildings, prime examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
Le Plantation Décor Linen and Lifestyle shop, is moving up in the world. The spectacular new showroom highlights the design philosophy creating a relaxed, but sophisticated beach look.
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FOOD & DRINK
Indulge in the Latest Season Offerings at Grande Provence
Escape to the Franschhoek Winelands where Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate is embracing season with a feast of new food and wine experiences. The new Heritage Spring Tasting Menu focuses on fresh local ingredients. With dishes such as Springbok loin with mielie pap chakalaka puree, honey and buchu jus, the menu is a collection of true South African heritage food. The menu is priced at R495 and R595 for three or four courses respectively without wines, or R780 and R880 paired with Grande Provence wines. Summer picnics at Grande Provence are legendary and is available until April 2020. Packed to the brim with delicious artisanal foods, the Grande Country Picnic basket is pure indulgence for a family escape to the Franschhoek wine valley. The picnics are priced at R700 for two people sharing or R350 for a single basket. The cost per child under the age of 10 is R150 for the kiddie’s basket. 48hrs notice is required for picnic lunches. Satisfy your oyster and bubbly craving any day of the week this summer during Happy Hour between 17h00-18h00 at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek. Served al fresco at just R30 for three oysters from the oyster bar in the dappled shade of the magnificent Sculpture Garden, oyster lovers truly indulge. In addition to this Happy Hour feast, visitors to Grande Provence can step it up a notch and try the new Cap Classique & Oyster pairing. This bubbly and oyster experience embraces three uniquely dressed oysters to complement the character and personality of Grande Provence Cap Classiques. The Cap Classique & Oyster pairing is available all day at R180 per person, while the daily Happy Hour oysters at R10 each are served between 17h00-18h00. Bookings 021 876 8600 | email reservations@grandeprovence.co.za
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A Three-Legged Pot
THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE AT BISTRO BONBON! Delicious food is what we are all looking for when choosing a restaurant and all restaurants in Franschhoek offer just this. So what differentiates Bistro BonBon from the competition? To illustrate this I’s like to share with you what our team believe sets us apart. Like a strong African pot we need strong support, great food can only take you so far and without the three legs acting as the foundation to support the pot and keep it upright and standing strong everything would fall apart. Our three legs supporting our great food offering: · First Leg: The friendliest staff in the Village · Second Leg: A tranquil, authentic setting steeped in history · Third Leg: Multiple seating areas to accommodate everyone If you are looking for a wonderful place to enjoy a private family get together, how about the long Oak table under a 200yr old Oak Tree, the Front Terrace and place to enjoy the views of our beautiful manicured gardens and the relaxing sound of water from the fountain, the Courtyard offers cool seating under the shade of our trees. The Studio for dinner surrounded by antiques and local art whilst enjoying our resident Italian pianist, Alfio, on the piano sets the most wonderful ambiance for a romantic dinner. We are proud to say “We have it all”! www.bistrobonbon.co.za
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AND DINE Dine with us at Miko restaurant and take in the spectacular setting with delicious dishes, paired with some great wines. Enjoy live music this summer from Newton Theron on the first Thursday of every month. BOOK A TABLE AT MIKO: 021 876 2770 | reception@montrochelle.virgin.com Mont Rochelle, Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek
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A Chef for All Seasons
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Chef Nicolene Barrow of The Orangerie Restaurant at Le Lude in Franschhoek, knows a thing or two about good food! Turkey, Hong Kong, and Morocco with each place offering Growing up in the kitchen of the family-owned Rosenhof new memories and inspirations that are subtly used in her Guest House and Riempie Hotel in Oudtshoorn, Head menu creations. Chef Nicolene, had a head start over her peers at Chefs College in Stellenbosch, and it came in good stead as Lately, she has taken a more minimalistic approach to her career jump-started under the world famous Michelle ingredients and presentation but in no way sacrificing Roux Jnr at the Gavroche Restaurant in London. Nicolene quality and flavour. “For me, good quality, sustainably returned to Cape Town where she became Chef Bruce sourced ingredients should be the highlight of a dish, Robertson’s right hand at the Cape Grace, a top 10 and being able to recognize technique and flavour Restaurant in South Africa. combinations, the finer touch.” In 2015, she started the Orangerie Restaurant at Le Lude Le Lude became a South African pioneer in the in Franschhoek. The name was inspired by a family holiday fermentation of MCC on cork, rather than crown cap. visit to Chateau Le Lude in the Loire Valley, France that Recognition came with a 2019 Decanter World Wine sparked her parents’ passionate pursuit of creating bubbly. Awards (DWWA) in London, where judges awarded Le Lude’s maiden vintage, the 2012 Vintage Cuvée, with 97 Chef Nicolene’s style of cooking is French, using the points – a platinum award. fundaments of this broad cuisine to enhance her interpretations. But in cases like her famous Gruyere The Orangerie is open Tuesday to Sunday, 12h00-15h30 soufflé, she does not dare to deviate from the original for lunch. The Tasting Room is open Mondays to Sundays, method. Her precious time off is spent traveling to Europe, 10h00-17h00. For more information, go to www.lelude.co.za.
With a delicious seasonal menu – a visit to La Petite Ferme for lunch or dinner is a must. November-April Lunch Daily 12h00-14h30, Dinner Daily 18h30-20h30 May-October Lunch Daily 12h00-14h30, Dinner Fridays and Saturdays only 18h30-20h30 For more info or bookings please contact La Petite Ferme on 021 876 3016 or reception@lapetiteferme.co.za or visit the website www.lapetiteferme.co.za Follow us on
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CHEFS SHARING SECRETS AT SANTÉ WELLNESS RETREAT & SPA Chefs Sharing Secrets, A Fresh Start, Detox Dinner and Cooking Demo, hosted by executive Chef Terrence Ford. Three Course Gourmet exquisite honestly healthy cuisine. R495 per person. Limited seats available.
RUPERT MUSEUM SATURDAY PROGRAMME Join the Rupert Museum this Saturday for a celebration of art, culture, music and food. Bring the kids, your family and friends, making the museum your home for the day. Museum Saturday programme from 10h00-16h00, attendance is free. Programme available on www.rupertmuseum.org
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CONTACT 021 876 4280
ENQUIRIES 021 888 3344
LA MOTTE HISTORIC WALK La Motte invites you to a conducted Historic Walk, covering the estate’s history within the context of the Franschhoek Valley and visiting La Motte’s historic buildings, prime examples of Cape Dutch architecture. 10h00-11h00 Cost R80. Contact 021 876 8850 museum@la-motte.co.za
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ARGENTINIAN INSPIRED STEAK NIGHTS AT VAL DE VIE Warm and welcoming Wednesday nights at the Polo Club offer guests a taste of authentic Argentinian cuisine. Serving Rubeus Premium Beef Cuts, high quality Rubeus Wagyu Beef Cuts and a selection of other Argentinian inspired dishes. Gather friends and family to enjoy this unique offering. 18h00-21h30. (8, 15, 22 & 29 January.) Booking essential. restaurant@valdevie.co.za BOOKINGS 021 863 6174
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“Precious Metal”, a solo by Mark Hilltout from 25.01.2020 - 17.02.2020. Mark’s work celebrates unwanted, weather-worn corrugated iron. Some of the pieces he uses in his thoughtful compositions and tapestries are up to 150 years old, oozing history and character. Join us for the opening and a presentation on his work on 25 January 2020.
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Enjoy live entertainment from Bottomless Coffee, while you sip on Boschendal’s finest wines and feast on a picnic basket, filled with our wholesome farm produce. R825 basket for two | R460 basket for one | R150 kids under 12 years.
AITY GALLERY PRESENTS PRECIOUS METAL
25 WEDNESDAYS
FULL MOON PICNIC WITH BOTTOMLESS COFFEE
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LEOPARD’S LEAP SA TABLE
FABER FRIDAY STEAK SPECIAL
Spend a relaxed lunch hour with exceptional food and wine around a generous kitchen table, with the Leopard’s Leap Chef preparing the dishes and sharing their stories and South African history. From 13h00 R335 per person.
FABER Friday Steak Special, has become a firm favourite amongst locals.
JANUARY SUNDAY BANDS AT THE FRANSCHHOEK STATION PUB 13H00-20H00
Guests are welcomed with our famous bubbly and a breadboard, followed by a FABER main course steak, side of fries and a glass of Avondale’s Samsara Syrah 2009 for R215. Bookings can be made through FABER’s online booking system.
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BOOKINGS 021 202 1219
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DAILY VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUNCH
OYSTER & BUBBLY HAPPY HOUR ALL SUMMER
AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE
Satisfy your oyster and bubbly craving any day of the week this summer during Happy Hour between 17h00 and 18h00.Served al fresco from the oyster bar in the dappled shade of the magnificent Sculpture Garden, oyster lovers can truly indulge. Oysters @ R30 for three oysters.
EXPERIENCE THE AWARD
CONTACT 076 863 7219
Enjoy a balmy night out, soaking up a spectacular sunset on Paarl Mountain. Our full moon and stargazing evenings offer magical views over land and sky, set against this iconic sculpture for one of Africa’s youngest languages. Pre-order or bring your own picnic. We celebrate 45 years in 2020 – see website for party details!
Full Day and Half Day (morning & afternoon options) Spa packages – Stunning selection of treatments and Santé’s signature Day Spa lunch – exquisite honestly healthy cuisine plus enjoy the use of our heated indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna and walk through our labyrinth.
Wine & Tapas Wednesdays 17h00-20h00.
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RETREAT & SPA
Mon-Fri 12h00-18h00, Sat 11h00-14h00.
125 Main Road, Paarl www.paintedwolfwines.com
EVENING PICNICS
WINNING SANTÉ WELLNESS
Come and meet our pack and enjoy wine by the glass, tastings and snacks.
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For every bottle sold, we make a donation towards the conservation of the highly endangered painted wolf.
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Polo brunches in the Polo Club Restaurant include a late morning and afternoon of chukkas, chats and creative cuisine. R395 pp (incl. a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label), live entertainment, gourmet food stations and a polo game. Booking Essential. Children welcome (special menu available). Sunday 19 and 26 January.
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TORPEDO SWIM RUN AT VAL DE VIE Registration: 07h00-08h00 Event Starting Time: 08h30 Venue: The Yard
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NEDERBURG’S HARVEST AT DUSK FESTIVAL Sip, savour, snip and squash at Nederburg’s 2020 Harvest at Dusk Festival.After harvesting and stomping grapes in the company of KFM’s Carl Wastie (the event MC), enjoy a delicious harvest feast by Slippery Spoon Kitchen, and end the night with music by popular musical duo, Kaleidoskoop. Costs: R650 per adult, R200 per child aged 12 to 18. Nederburg Wines, Sonstraal Road, Paarl
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BRIDGE HOUSE MILE Entries are open for the annual Bridge House Mile, an open water swim to take place at Boschendal Wine Farm on Saturday 1 February 2020. The Bridge House Mile is delighted to announce that Old Mutual Wealth have signed an agreement as title sponsor of this illustrious event, which aligns perfectly with Bridge House School’s philosophy of nurturing health and vitality. ENTRIES www.bridgehousemile.co.za
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SAVE THE DATE GRAND MET AT GRANDE PROVENCE
The Red Carpet Event of 2020. Don’t miss out on the new and exclusive Annual Gala at Grand Provence, in association with Franschhoek Life and in support of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy. MCC, oysters and theatrical canapes on arrival, a six course dinner, fashion, culinary theatrics and all night entertainment. Book your seat or table of 10. Tickets R2200 per person. CONTACT tarryn@fhalc.co.za www.franschhoeklife.co.za
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REASONS TO INDULGE IN THE NEDERBURG HARVEST AT DUSK FESTIVAL Wine experts agree that there’s no time more important than the annual harvest. Come February 8, 2020, the Nederburg Harvest at Dusk Festival will welcome a selection of guests for a family-friendly event, to be wined and dined while experiencing the harvest first-hand. Here are the top reasons not to miss out.
Guests are advised to wear hats, sunscreen, comfortable clothing and shoes. Booking is essential as seating is limited.
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Experience a delicious harvest feast, courtesy of Johnny Hamman and Marius Uys of Slippery Spoon Kitchen.
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Relax with Carl Wastie as MC, and enjoy live music from Kaleidoskoop.
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Learn from renowned specialists and taste fresh must before it becomes wine.
Tickets cost R650 per person and include Nederburg MCC on arrival, the harvest feast, live music and a bottle of Nederburg. Buy festival tickets online at www.webtickets.co.za.
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ART & LIFESTYLE
Le Plantation is Moving on Up!
A year after opening their doors in Franschhoek, Le Plantation Décor and Lifestyle has moved to exciting new premises in Franschhoek Square, next to Ebony Curated art gallery and Seeff Properties. This boutique décor brand’s new space is decorated décor and design, project management, re-upholstery and styled in tones of moody greens and charcoals with of furniture, supply of custom made bed linen, and accents of red and citron. At Le Plantation, the aim is window treatments. All the furniture is designed and to find a harmonious balance between contemporary made by Le Plantation’s exclusive workshop, which and classic in order to create an aesthetic that appears ensures that products are tailored to the client’s specific to have been tastefully and lovingly assembled over needs and won’t be found anywhere else. the years. An extensive fabric library is available in store, Here, you can find a carefully selected range of allowing you to choose specific fabrics to create the objet d’art, handmade flatware, and bespoke scatter precise look and to best fit the function of the product cushions in a variety of fabrics, including some beautiful being developed. Le Plantation focuses mainly on Ardmore fabrics. Enchanting home fragrances and a residential interiors and will soon be launching their variety of décor smalls, lamps, and ceramics complete first hospitality project. Feel free to visit the store the look and feel of the store. Le Plantation also stocks and meet owner Wynand Bezuidenhout at the new indigenous Christmas wreaths and is the exclusive location at Shop 3, Franschhoek Square, 32 Huguenot stockist of Diana Carmichael’s range of designer pewter Street, Franschhoek. tableware, all manufactured in South Africa. Le Plantation offers a range of services such as full home
Contact 082 855 2343 | leplantation.co.za
Linen Drawer produces supremely luxurious bed linen in pure cotton and linen for your sleeping comfort.
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Bathrobes, towels, bedding ... virtually anything for your bed or bathroom ... we have it all.
Showroom: 12F Louws Avenue, Paarl Online: www.linendrawer.co.za T: 021 872 0108 E: info@linendrawer.co.za Free delivery to anywhere in South Africa
A WALKING SHADOW: HENK SERFONTEIN A WALKING SHADOW deur die kunstenaar Henk Serfontein open op 25 Januarie by die Everard Read Galery in Franschhoek. Die uitstalling volg op sy twee uitstallings WINTERSLAAP EN HANDSKRIF. WINTERSLAAP is met 'n WoordTROfee bekroon as beste visuele kunsaanbieding by die US Woordfees 2017, asook met 'n KykNET Fiesta as beste visuele kunsuitstalling op 'n kunstefees. Met HANDSKRIF het Serfontein sy vennootskap met digters voortgesit en het hy konsepsueel in gesprek getree met sewe Afrikaanse vrouedigters, naamlik Antjie Krog, Lina Spies, Diana Ferrus, Melanie Grobler, Joan Hambidge, Wilma Stockenström en Jeanne Goosen. A WALKING SHADOW volg op hierdie twee uitstallings en bestaan uit 'n reeks houtskool- en gemengde media tekeninge waarin hy weereens menslike verwonding ondersoek maar hierdie keer ook moontlikhede van genesing. A WALKING SHADOW is 'n verkorting van Shakespeare se bekende frase "Life is but a walking shadow" afkomstig uit Macbeth. Na 'n onlangse besoek aan Amsterdam waarin hy die werk van Giotto en El Greco se kruisigingingstonele bestudeer het, het hy 'n reeks werke geskep van nabystudies van hande en voete. In die werk herskep hy klein stil oomblikke wat inzoom op plekke van verwonding in die kruisigingstonele. Die hand is 'n sensitiewe sintuig. Ons is ons hande. Die hand is die instrument van liefde en deernis, van geweld en woede, van beskerming en verwerping. Die hand is 'n werktuig, dit gee, dit neem, dit skep, dit maak kontak maar in hierdie uitstalling troos die hand. Die beeld wat hy as simbool van genesing gebruik in sy uitstalling is die van 'n perd. In die uitstalling jukstaponeer hy die twee beelde en suggureer dat wanneer daar kontak tussen mens en dier gemaak word, genesing kan plaasvind. Die perd wat as hoofkarakter in die uitstalling gebruik word is die bekende afgetrede resiesperd, Provocateur wat 'n nuwe lewe in Serfontein se familie gekry het en tans op stal gehou word by Courchevel in Franschhoek. Henk Serfontein se werke vang intieme oomblikke vas, vooropgestelde persepsies word afgebreek en nuwe moontlikhede word geskep. Sy werk is gelyktydig broos en formidabel. Konseptueel is daar meervoudige lae wat, in geheel, eerlike kommentaar lewer op die skoonhheid, kwesbaarheid en kompleksiteit van die menslike kondisie. A WALKING SHADOW is Serfontein se elfde solo-aanbieding. Twee van sy solo-uitstallings is internasionaal aangebied in onderskeidelik Parys en Barcelona. Tot op hede neem hy deel aan meer as 100 groepuitstallings en is sy werk in verskeie private kunsversamelings, plaaslik en internasionaal, opgeneem. Sy werke kan o.a gevind word in die versamelings van ABSA, GENCOR, SASOL, Rand Merchant Bank, Pretoria Kunsmuseum, Tshwane University Collection, British American Tobacco, Nando's Art Collection, Hollard en SPIER. Please join us at 11:00 on Saturday 25TH January 2020, 20 Huguenot road, Franschhoek Exhibition concludes 17TH February 2020 Gallery hours: 9:30 – 17:30 For more information or a catalogue preview please contact Karla Benade +27 21 876 2446 | fgallery@everard.co.za | www.everard-read-franschhoek.co.za
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