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Franschhoeks’ main street has just been given an upgrade with the addition of the newest kid on the block – Smitten in Franschhoek.
The picnics at La Roche Estate are a fully setup affair, just arrive and collect your picnic crate and drive to your designated picnic area that is set up and waiting for you.
Boschendal’s Valentine’s Dinner Box for two – a delicious Valentine’s steak dinner menu for you to prepare in the comfort of your own home.
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LIFESTYLE
Celebrate the Lifting of the Wine Sales Ban WITH HOLDEN MANZ
For the third time in 12 months we have been banned from selling our principal product – finally lifted on1 February 2021. Indeed it is 20 weeks of being prevented from selling wine. This has had a massive impact on the continued viability of the role of Franschhoek as a beacon of wine tourism. Imagine Franschhoek with no wine farms? It is not only the financial impact which is crippling but vines continue to grow 365 days a year and cellars only have so much space – indeed there is only a limited amount of warehouse space to store bottled wine. Nearly 400 million litres of wine are unsold as a result of these bans. This will take years to work through. Have a thought for the toll on the mental and financial health of owners, winemakers, vineyard staff, tasting room employees without work and those responsible for selling wine to restaurants and wine shops. At Holden Manz we have been running a programme of Zoom tastings with customers in our overseas markets in a bid to increase export demand. Nearer to home we have been offering a series of daily wine specials to our loyal customer base with delivery when Uncle Cyril allows it. This show of support has generated much needed cash to pay salaries and suppliers which peak as we move into harvest season. We are extending this to our neighbours in Franschhoek with an offer of 20% off during February to celebrate the fact that we can open our tasting room 7 days a week once again and we can welcome you to Holden Manz once more. Logon to our webshop via holdenmanz.com and use FRANSCHHOEK20 to benefit from this special deal.
To Have a Harvest is a Blessing – Even in 2021
Harvest time has arrived in the Cape Winelands and despite the Covid-induced fight for survival, the industry is excited about the promise and blessing of a new vintage. other areas such as Durbanville and even up north in the “The freshness of an early-morning walk through Cederberg ward. the vineyards, the activity on the farm and in the cellar as well as the energy and excitement of harvest-time lift Charles Hopkins at De Grendel agrees that volumes might my spirits and I believe, also those of local wine-making be 7 to 10% lower and he also believes that the harvest communities. Of course, it doesn’t help to make more brings some optimism: “While there is much to worry about wine when you can’t sell it, but for those who work in the – if we factor in load shedding and an increase in fuel prices vineyards and cellars, there is a joy to the harvest that, for in addition to the uncertainty about wine sales and the a moment, transcends the marketing and sales dilemma”, cellar capacity challenges – at least, we should be positive says La Motte CEO, Hein Koegelenberg. when it comes to the quality promise of the 2021 vintage.” According to La Motte Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche, It is impossible to ignore the challenging circumstances. “The overall quality of the 2021 wine grape harvest is The ban on wine sales lead to over-supply in wine stocks expected to be exceptional after a very good growing and serious cash flow problems. Wine tourism suffered season with a cold and wet winter and relatively cool greatly at the hand of Covid and continued uncertainty growing conditions. makes it difficult to plan and be positive. Despite all of this,
A Valentine’s to Remember at Nederburg’s The Manor Let love and romance flourish at Nederburg’s The Manor this Valentine’s, by treating your loved one to a laid-back picnic or dreamy dinner by candlelight.
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While the La Motte harvest will be predominantly from Franschhoek, the Cape South Coast and Stellenbosch, delayed readiness and lower yields are also expected in
there is an infectious energy to Harvest Time and it is almost tangible in the small communities of the Winelands. To have a harvest, remains a blessing.
INDULGE IN A DELICIOUS DAY OUT AT NEDERBURG
The open-air picnic on the lush lawn surrounding The Manor, offered at R460 per basket, features a selection of local cheeses and charcuterie to start, accompanied by olives, pickles, nuts and hummus, with freshly-baked bread rolls. The main course is roasted baby chicken with caramelised new potatoes and a fresh and crisp salad. Enjoy a deliciously decadent chocolate brownie as dessert. The picnic basket serves two adults and includes a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Alternatively, opt for a dreamy “journey of flavours” dinner inside The Manor, situated in our historic manor house, or on our stoep, on the evenings of Friday and Monday, 13 and 15 February, with the last seating at 18h00 (considering the current nationwide curfew of 21h00). On arrival, delight in some delicious bites to stir up your appetite, followed by a starter of smoked salmon roulade with candied orange and pink peppercorn fraiche. For the main course, select between top-quality beef fillet served with butternut atchar, sumac roasted cauliflower purée, free-range quail egg, Madagascan vanilla butter pommes fondant and pan-tossed spinach; or fresh line fish fillet with a salt-and-vinegar cigar and a kelp and Parmesan crisp with homemade tartare sauce. Complete your meal with a dessert of chocolate mint sponge, Baronne poached baby apple, a white chocolate macaroon, and dark chocolate and orange mousse. After-dinner coffee and tea, with Petit Fours, are also included. This lavish dinner costs R900 per couple, or R450 for a single person (excluding drinks not mentioned above). Pay only R650 per couple, or R325 per person, for the threecourse meal, but excluding the bites on arrival and Petit Fours with coffee after the meal. Book your Valentine’s picnic or dinner at least 24 hours in advance by contacting the friendly team at The Manor on 021 862 3104 or info@nederburg.com. Please confirm any allergies and dietary requirements when making your reservation.
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Visit our tranquil estate, explore our beautifully restored Cape Dutch manor house and join us for a laid-back dining experience under the oaks.
Some considerations: Strict Covid-19 hygiene and safety measures are in place at Nederburg. Wearing of masks is mandatory. Right of admission reserved.
Sit back and relax while enjoying breakfast, brunch, lunch or a scrumptious family-friendly picnic under the trees at our stylishly revamped restaurant, The Manor. We can’t wait to welcome you. For bookings and additional information, contact our friendly team on 021 862 3104, send an e-mail to info@nederburg.com or visit www.nederburg.com.
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A Food Affair
SMITTEN’S LUXURIOUS NEW HOME AT THE YARD
Smitten, the popular pop-up restaurant of Franschhoek Village Market fame, has found a permanent new home at The Yard, centrally located in the heart of Franschhoek town. Regional produce, seasonal ingredients and unpretentious food at affordable prices all form part of the daily dining experience at this unique bistro, deli, bakery and bar concept. To its creators, chef Chris Smit and his partner, Imraan Vagar, Smitten is intended as a love-letter to Franschhoek and its locals, who can expect to feel pampered and spoilt by its sumptuous interiors and delicious menu offerings that boast exceptional value for money. Smitten is open from 07h00 to 19h00, seven days a week. They offer hot and cold breakfasts, a diverse lunch offering and “Magic Hour” aperitifs and bite-size snacks from 16h00 in the summer months (post alcohol ban). Smitten doesn’t take bookings. They do offer take-aways for in-store collection of most of their menu items as well as their freshly-baked cakes and breads. WhatsApp Orders to +27 83 432 6308 | chris@smittencafe.co.za www.franschhoeklife.co.za
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Utterly Smitten in Franschhoek
Franschhoeks’ main street has just been given an upgrade with the addition of the newest kid on the block – Smitten in Franschhoek. Born out of a shared passion for food, Smitten is the love child of executive chef Chris Smit and partner Imraan Vagar. Chris’s food passion stems from his youth with many happy hours spent among the simple, tasty delights of a farm-style kitchen. Family secrets in the form of tried-and-trusted recipes were passed down from his grandmother to his mother – and later to an utterly fascinated Chris. A culinary career was marked in his stars but counting international celebrities that he has since fed, is still a “pinch me” reality for Chris.
surname, “Smit”, as well as on their love story.
After following the time-honoured path from waiter to general manager, Chris found himself at the Royal Malewane, where he catered for discerning guests from all over the world.
With a dramatic overhaul and redesign, it is now home to the stylish bistro, deli, bakery and bar concept that is the Smitten of today.
The next major milestone in his career saw Chris being appointed as the executive chef at La Residence in the Franschhoek Valley. Some of the diners who have enjoyed his fare have included Elizabeth Hurley, Arun Nayar, Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Embeth Davies, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, heads of state such as Thabo Mbeki, Bill Clinton and our beloved Madiba. Although an impressive list, Chris extends the same hospitality to each and every guest who sits at his table. Both Chris and Imraan are no strangers to celebrity, Chris has hosted two television food series, “Geure Uit Die Vallei” on SABC2 and “Cooking With Chris Smit” on SABC3 while, Imraan cut his teeth in presenting and broadcasting as part of a television production house – Red Carpet Productions. The couple fell in love 14 years ago and so began their “Food Affair”. Smitten, the restaurant, has been over 10 years in the making. The name is a wordplay on Chef Chris’
After searching for years to find suitable premises, a pop-up restaurant and MCC bar concept at the local Franschhoek Village Market in 2013, was just the right platform to test their product. A few years later Red Carpet Productions acquired new commercial spaces centrally located at The Yard, in the heart of Franschhoek.
Serving refreshingly honest and simple dishes with clean flavours from seasonal ingredients and local produce set in plush surroundings. The focal point of the Smitten gallery area will be a statement bar, with a gorgeous, gravitydefying overhead canopy of floating bottles, that will serve colourfully decadent cocktails and mocktails, designer gins, quality local wines and the entire range of Graham Beck bubblies (their favourite MCC producer). The hope is to create a “Magic Hour”, to rekindle the lost art of the aperitif. Much like the delightful Italian “Aperitivo” concept, Smitten will roll out bite-sized accompaniments to the cocktails and drinks, with special MCC and cocktail food pairings – all set to the soundtrack of light jazz, clinking glasses, popping champagne corks and, of course, laughter. For Chris and Imraan the magic of a meal goes beyond a fleeting pleasure of the palate. They hold a deep conviction that food can succeed where words fail. www.facebook.com/SmittenInFranschhoek
Hari Opens at Topiary Wine Estate
Sommelier Munashe Kwaramba has opened Hari, an Afro-fusion eatery at Topiary, a beautifully located boutique winery producing Chardonnay, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon just outside Franschhoek. Born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, Munashe left home in 2014 at age 18 to do a Diploma in Electrical Engineering at Stellenbosch University in Cape Town. His first holiday job was at Grand Provence where his love affair with wine began. As a sommelier-in-training Munashe interned at a number of excellent restaurants, notably at La Colombe with Joseph Dhafana, and in 2017 the South African Sommelier Association named him as one of the top ten best young sommeliers in South Africa. Starting as a runner at Grand Provence, he learnt fast and he cites Darren Badenhorst, (executive chef at The Restaurant at Grande Provence at the time), as one of his greatest mentors. In 2017, Munashe joined Badenhorst in his new venture, as head wine sommelier. With an impressive pedigree as a member of the Black Cellar Club (Blacc), a judge on Rosé Rocks competition and his own fledgling wine label – The Global Sip (made from grapes sourced in Franschhoek), this man is going places! He also has a food truck serving Mexican style food stationed at the Saturday morning market in Franschhoek.
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The name Hari, (which is the traditional clay pot used in most rural kitchens in SA), was chosen as a reminder of his days spent in his late grandmother’s kitchen whom he credits as the person who inspired his foray into cuisine. “At Hari, I want to create food for people – to share authentic, top notch dishes inspired Africa and world cuisine, simple and delicious.” Think ruby-cured seabass ceviche dropped into crispy golgappa spheres and topped with buchu aioli. “At Hari it’s about texture, flavour and presentation. A new kitchen has already been fitted at the restaurant and the next step is to re-do the interior and work on the outdoor spaces. In time and as the Lockdown regulations permit, there’ll be picnics on the lawn, barbeques, jazz and wine evenings, and food and art events.” Hari at Topiary Wine Estate is located on the R301 just outside Franschhoek. topiarywines.co.za | harikitchen@gmail.com | 081 280 2320
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Show Your Love for Our Restaurants VALENTINE’S AT BOSCHENDAL – VALENTINE’S DINNER BOX FOR TWO The talented chefs have crafted a delicious Valentine’s steak dinner menu for you to prepare in the comfort of your own home. With all the ingredients you need, conveniently packaged together, you’ll have a gourmet farm-to-table dinner ready in no time! Pre-order your Valentine’s dinner box from 01 February and collect it before the big day to ensure you’ll impress that special someone. Cost: R395 per box | Orders: patrick@boschendal.co.za
Menu: www.boschendal.com/events/view/ valentines-at-boschendal
ANNI’S GOURMET PANCAKES & BELGIAN WAFFLES Weekends mean Waffle Time at Annies! Try our new recipe, light, airy, melt in the mouth. Limited, peaceful, outside seating with mountain views from our tranquil veranda. @ Le Petit Paris Guesthouse, Cnr of Akademie & Berg Street, Franschhoek. All ingredients freshly and lovingly made.
BOSCHENDAL – The DELI The Deli for sit-down dinner & takeaways. For the entire month of Feb, kids under the age of 12 can eat free from the kids menu on weekdays! Monday – Sunday Breakfast & Lunch menu – last orders by 16h00 Diner menu from 16h30 – last orders by 18h30 Any orders after 17h30 for take away only. Enjoy a wholesome farm-style breakfast with your choice of a hot beverage or fresh farm juice for only R95. The selection includes crowd-pleasers like our baby marrow fritters and smashed avo on toast. (Available Mon – Fri from 08h00-10h00 for sit-down only. Excluding public holidays) T’s & C’s Apply.
Open Friday to Sunday. Covid-safe protocols strictly adhered to.
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ELEPHANT & BARREL Elephant & Barrel located in Centre du Ville offers an extensive range of non-alcohol drinks. Try our frozen G&T and Dacquiri’s. We look forward to spoiling you with great specials – 300g rump or sirloin & chips @R100, Mediterranean chickpea & rare beef salad @ R115 or mussels served in a creamy white wine sauce R85/R150 (weekends only) Contact 021 876 4127
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ENTRÉE RESTAURANT
BOVINE
We have a beautiful and spacious outside patio overlooking the gorgeous gardens and Kids’ Zone with playground. The restaurant is perfect for social distancing.
Did you know that Bovine offers a variety of heat & eat meals, including vegetarian options? Meals delivered fresh to your door every Monday with a selection suitable for freezing.
FREE Meals for Kids under 10 & 10% DISCOUNT for Local Franschhoek Valley residents
Free delivery up to & including Val de Vie. Other areas available on enquiry. Whatsapp 064 523 0950 to be added to our weekly broadcast list.
Bookings essential. (T’s & C’s apply). Contact 066 083 1145
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THE GOOD FOOD & CO DELI and The Bistro is your home from home. From Vegan Butternut Flapjacks or Biker’s Breakfasts to delicious cakes and Macarons filled with Belgium chocolate. Fresh juices and Hamburgers for lunch or something from the evening Blackboard specials. 13 Main Road, Vendome Lifestyle Centre The Deli open from 07h30-15h00 · The Bistro 17h00-20h00
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FRENCH CONNECTION Highly acclaimed French Connection Bistro in the heart of the village serves modern, informal French cuisine. Our mussels are legendary, the crispy duck has its own fan club and the fish comes straight from the coast every day. Best steaks in town. Matthew Gordon’s team makes every visit memorable. Great wine list and friendly prices. Follow operating times on social media!
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LE CHÊNE Le chêne, located on Leeu Estates, is testament to the culinary capital where Darren Badenhorst has become synonymous in delivering the finest cuisine at Le coin Français. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views within the glass observatory while indulging in some exquisite dining experiences. Book for Valentine’s Day by emailing reservations@lechene.co.za to enjoy a specially prepared menu for two.
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LE COIN FRANÇAIS
MAKE IT A VALENTINE’S TO REMEMBER AT NEDERBURG
Le coin Français is an internationally awarded restaurant by award-winning chef, Darren Badenhorst.
Treat your loved one to laid-back open-air Valentine’s picnic under the trees at Nederburg’s The Manor in Paarl, on Sunday, 14 February. Price: R460 per basket (serves two). Bookings 021 862 3104 or info@nederburg.com. www.nederburg.com
Both in concept and in name, Le coin Français is truly a restaurant for Franschhoek and embodies the essence of the valley in heritage, cuisine, art and wine using cutting edge methods combined with time tested French elegance in cuisine. Le coin Français has a beautiful Valentine’s Day Menu on offer.
Email reservations@lecoinfrancais.co.za
LEOPARD’S LEAP ROTISSERIE, LEOPARD’S LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS Make the Rotisserie at Leopard’s Leap your favourite spot in Franschhoek for a hearty brunch, relaxed lunch (now served at the table) and a host of treats! From the popular rotisserie pork belly and seasonal sides and salads to farm-baked breads, wood-fired pizza and a complete counter of desserts! Enjoy the energy of the inside restaurant, relax on the wide stoep or laze in the garden over a sassy drink … Open Wednesday to Sunday
Bookings 021 876 8002 or reception@leopardsleap.co.za
ŌKU
FRANSCHHOEK STATION PUB
Ōku, Franschhoek’s first South East Asian eatery, i s the concept and vision of Chef/restaurateur duo Ryan Shell and Darren Badenhorst.
A large outdoor area to relax with lots of space and a play area for the kids. Full menu as well as wood-fired pizzas and burgers and a wide range of alcohol free drinks.
Refined Asian cuisine that is presented beautifully in a purpose designed space, creates a casual, calming and authentic dining experience.
Mon-Fri 11h00-20h00 Sat 10h00-20h00
Ōku has designed a romantic Asian menu for Valentine’s Day and will also offer the à la carte menu. Bookings essential.
Sun 09h00-20h00 Live music from 11h00 on Sunday!
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PIERNEEF À LA MOTTE RESTAURANT Make the most of summer and relax with lighter fare in the shade of age-old oaks (served Wed-Sun) or enjoy the calm elegance of Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant with Chef Eric Bulpitt’s popular à la carte menu (served Fri-Sun). Sweet treats and confectionery from the Farm Shop are served daily.
Bookings la-motte.com, 021 876 8800 or pierneef@la-motte.co.za
TAPASCO
YAMA
For a lazy Brunch, look no further – in addition to the breakfast menu, TAPASCO has a brand new brunch menu, with delicious, large portions. Check out Shakshuka, a vegetarian brunch favourite, Sausage stuffed Biscuits and Gravy or an incredible Crème Brulee French Toast with Fresh Fruit. All Brunch dishes come with a complimentary glass of orange juice.
Yama Sushi Emporium is Franschhoek’s first dedicated Sushi restaurant. Conceptualized by Chef/restaurateur duo Ryan Shell and Darren Badenhorst, the fully renovated interior and exterior of the building was designed to create a casual, calming and refined eating and retail experience. Yama is offering a 40 pc platter for two for Valentine’s Day at R750 and includes, Salmon, Tuna, Prawn and veggie sushi.
The full menu can be found on the facebook page www.facebook.com/TapascoFranschhoek-103617244798069/menu
Email reservations@eat-yama.co.za to find out more
Welcome to BRUNCHhoek!
TUK TUK Visitors to Franschhoek are now able to “Park off for a pink drink” and indulge in the new and exciting cuisine offering at Tuk Tuk Microbrewery. World renowned local chef and restaurateur, Darren Badenhorst, took over the reins recently and has created an exciting international dining experience and fresh offering to what has become a landmark in Franschhoek.
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GRANDE PROVENCE
VALENTINE’S AT BOSCHENDAL – VALENTINE’S DAY PICNIC
Spoil you loved one this Valentine’s Day with a Grande Country Picnic in the Cape Winelands.
Treat that special someone to an afternoon of al fresco dining, lounging on the iconic Werf lawns with a basket full of delicious farm treats. Newton & Co will be setting the mood while you enjoy a leisurely picnic with a splash of romance.
Enjoy a delicious and relaxing country-style picnic under majestic oaks in our beautifully landscaped sculpture gardens. Sunday, 14 February 2021 (11h00-15h00).
Sunday, 14 February | R800 per couple | Single Basket @ R 400.00 | Kids baskets @ R125
R450 per person inclusive of oysters and non-alcoholic bubbly on arrival, a basket packed to the brim with delicious foods and a tea or coffee with dessert.
Contact reservations@boschendal.co.za or 021 870 4273/4
Pre-paid bookings essential. To book your space at Grande Provence, e-mail reservations@grandeprovence.co.za
FOLIAGE – VALENTINES BE MY BIRD SPECIAL
Taking the current situation into account, our outside areas have been allocated to allow social distancing.
For the month of February – enjoy a family style lunch menu every Sunday. For either sit-down or take away. Barbeque hot-smoked chicken and gravy Roasted potatoes and cauliflower cheese Homegrown garden salad with a pickled basil dressing Smoked tomato couscous salad Full Chicken with sides R495 Half chicken with sides R295 Open Wednesday to Saturday from 12h00-18h30.
Contact restaurant@foliage.co.za
Leopard’s Leap Sweetheart Smoothie For some, romance lies in grand gestures, extravagant gifts and passionate declarations. Others find romance in the smallest surprise. For some, romance does not come naturally while others are just sponaneously smooth and seductive.
Whether you are a natural charmer or live in fear of Valentine’s Day, we have the answer. Blitz together four ingredients, pour it in a sexy glass and charm your special someone with a delicious drink that will have the lovers swoon and even add some smoothness to the efforts of those not so romantically-inclined.
SWEETHEART’S SMOOTHIE WINE COCKTAIL RECIPE INGREDIENTS 340 g frozen raspberries 1½ cup chocolate steri stumpie (or any other frothy chocolate flavoured milk) 1½ cup Leopard’s Leap Chardonnay Pinot Noir 3 cups ice-cubes METHOD Blend together all the ingredients in a blender. Pour into a stemless wineglass. Garnish with fresh raspberries.Serve with a straw.
LA ROCHE PICNICS
Come join us on weekends
Every Saturday & Sunday Complete picnic set-up for two Crate collection from 12h00 - 14h00 Reservation required - two days in advance Contact: robyn@larocheestate.com | 021 876 2940 for menu options and price
GlenWood has created a combination that dreams are made of: iconic wine, gourmet sushi in an idyllic setting. Join our Gourmet Sushi Restaurant Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30 with last orders at 15:30 Wine tastings: Tuesday to Thursday 11:00-16:30 Friday to Sunday 11:00-15:30 Booking is essential via Dine Plan, email or phonecall restaurant@glenwoodvineyards.co.za · +27 (0)21 876 2044 www.glenwoodvineyards.co.za www.franschhoeklife.co.za
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The Cape Milner Boutique Hotel has it all this Summer
Cradled beneath the majestic Table Mountain in Cape Town’s trendy suburb of Tamberskloof, this exquisite hotel offers a sophisticated and contemporary ambience with the highest standards in style and luxury and is renowned for excellent service with wonderful dining options, an undisturbed sunny pool deck, outdoor terrace and trendy Glass Lounge combine to create at the perfect space for guests. With so much on offer, guests are spoiled for choice … MOCKTAIL HOUR Escape those sweltering summer evenings and head to the hotel for the Two for One Mocktail Hour Special on selected mocktails. Think … Frozen Mint Lemonade and Mango or Strawberry Daiquiri‘s. Valid Mon-Fri 16h00 and 19h00. YOUR DAILY OFFICE The Cape Milner is making work days easier … Let the Glass Lounge be your new office space – enjoy free highspeed internet as well as the fantastic lunch special: your choice of either burger, wrap or salad, cool drink and two coffees for R160 per person. Valid Mon-Fri.
DAY-CATION AT THE CAPE MILNER Looking to beat the Cape Town heat? Day-cation at The Cape Milner and book a room for the day and spend your time relaxing around the pool. From R450 for a Day Room, Inclusive of R100 voucher towards food & beverages in the restaurant. Valid until 31 March 2021, Maximum two people per room, Check in time 10h30 and check out time 17h00. EXPERIENCE AN UNFORGETTABLE VALENTINE’S Spoil your partner to a romantic dinner or combine with an overnight stay. R600 per couple includes a nonalcoholic sparkling wine welcome drink. (Vegetarian options available on request). Menu includes Citrus
Cured Salmon Trout Salad or Exotic Mushroom Ravioli to start, followed by a Seafood Platter or Meat Platter to share and Raspberry & Pistachio Semi-freddo dessert. Reservations available on 13th February – Saturday Early Dinner seating from 17h30 or 14th February Sunday Lunch seating from 12h30. MAKE A NIGHT OF IT (OR 3) AND INDULGE IN THE PAY FOR 2 NIGHTS & STAY FOR 3 OFFER! From R776 pp sharing per night incl. Accommodation, breakfast, turndown, sparkling wine (non-alcoholic) and a gift. Contact: +27 21 426 1101 | reserve@capemilner.com www.capemilner.com | T&C’s apply to all offers.
Contemporary African Artists Showcased at ManZArt Lisette Forsyth has been signed with manZArt gallery in Franschhoek since 2014. Born in Namibia when it was still South West Africa, Lisette attended Jan Van Riebeek primary school, which was burnt down during the struggle. She then switched to Camps Bay high school which according to her, was like a holiday camp compared to the constraints of the previous system. At Camps Bay she was able to model part time from the age of 14 and managed to matriculate just before calculators were permitted in maths in 1986. Lisette then travelled and worked in Europe from 1987 until 1989. She returned to South Africa and studied graphic design at the Cape Technikon and graduated in 1999 majoring in print making and photography, only to find it all go digital the very next year! In 1992, Lisette found herself working in Europe and completed an apprenticeship in
mechanical graphics at the Bayerische Rundfunk (German Television Station) she returned to South Africa with her infant son Ike permanently in 1994 where she took on work as a wardrobe artist, model and commercial actress. In 1998 while traveling Australia she joined as the resident artist in the Caretaker’s Studio and exhibited Cottesloe The People. Back in South Africa she shared a studio with Sanel Agenbag in Bree str. Cape Town and in 2004 was offered a solo exhibition: Exinhibitions Inexhibition. Another passion has been developing her homeware range – an ongoing concern. In 2009, the solo exhibition Puliccity was held at the Woodstock Studio. Visit the gallery to view a selection of her show stopper pieces that grace the walls of some of the finest homes in the world.
‘Beyond Walls’
LARGEST HUMAN CHAIN IN THE WORLD CROSSES CAPE TOWN
One of Africa’s largest and most anticipated public arts festivals, the International Public Art Festival (IPAF), is proud to announce the launch of the “Beyond Walls” Project by Saype. Representing unity, mutual aid and common effort beyond geographical constraints, the Beyond Walls project features the longest human chain in the world. This is depicted through pairs of local hands painted on land, which intertwine from town to town.
As a global initiative with different chapters around the world, the Beyond Walls Project is an example of this in action. Cape Town represents the ninth stage. Previously the hands were depicted in Paris, Andorre, Genève, Berlin, Ouagadougou, Yamoussoukro, Turin and Istanbul.
The project kicked off at the Sea Point Promenade in Cape Town as a precursor to the IPAF on the 25 January 2021. The IPAF Festival runs from 10-14 February.
Mother City of South Africa, Cape Town represents an essential step of the project due to its history marked by Apartheid. “Beyond Walls” symbolises the breaking down of political and social barriers among communities with the hope to further encourage positive dialogue.
The monumental fresco is one of many memorable installations the street art festival will offer. Attracting top talent from around the world, the IPAF is a platform for creatives to use their talents to bring communities together.
The hands will intertwine beyond inequality in three different areas of the city. Each artwork has been produced
by the artist, Saype, the first on Sea Point promenade, then in Philippi Village and in Langa. The project is carried out in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in South Africa, the City of Cape Town, the IPAF and Baz-Art. Given the rich history of South Africa and its people, the message of this project is an essential one in encouraging unity and understanding. Baz-Art co-founder Alexandre Tilmans says, “Cape Town is an ideal flagship destination for this project. As a city that prioritises openness, peace and mutual respect, we need to keep having courageous conversations, especially in this harsh climate created by the pandemic. Artworks like this spark important dialogues and messages of hope for all citizens. The artist Guillaume Legros, alias Saype (a contraction of Say Peace) is a Swiss-based artist who creates monumental frescoes on the grass and on the ground. He is renowned as the pioneer of an artistic movement linking street art and land art. Saype’s approach and innovative technique earned him global recognition as his poetic and ephemeral works travel around the world to impact minds and spark conscious dialogue. He is also committed to eco-friendly methods in his art. He was named one of Forbes’s thirty most influential people under thirty in the field of art and culture in 2019. Hosted by Baz-Art, a local street art platform that uses painted murals to create conversations and dialogues. The IPAF showcases homegrown talent and other exceptional street artists from overseas. Visitors can immerse themselves in street art experiences through Covid-19 safe, intimate open-air tours, “Walk, run, cycle it,”. The focus is on familyfriendly walking, cycling and running tours this year. These are a safe, exciting ways to explore the city in a time when many are seeking new, novel ways to get out and about. Tours vary in length and include new and existing murals that paint a fascinating picture of Cape Town and Africa at large. Enjoy a self-guided tour through the IPAF downloadable map, or pick up your very own map from the Baz-Art festival meeting point at 374 Albert Rd, Salt Arcade, Salt River.
AN AERIAL VIEW SHOWS A GIANT LANDART FRESCO BY FRENCH-SWISS ARTIST SAYPE, PAINTED FOR THE 9TH STEP OF HIS WORLDWIDE “BEYOND WALLS” PROJECT IN SEA POINT, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, ON TUESDAY JANUARY 19, 2021. (VALENTIN FLAURAUD FOR SAYPE)
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LIFESTYLE
Estate Offerings at Warwick this Summer
Through determination and commitment, Norma Ratcliffe became one of the Cape’s first female winemakers – and one of its most illustrious wine personalities, whose legacy is immortalised in the Warwick “First Lady” range.
The first wine under the Warwick label was released in 1984, then named “La Femme Bleu” – “Blue Lady” as it is known today. Two years later, in 1986, the Warwick Trilogy – a three varietal Bordeaux-style blend – was released and has since been recognised as a truly iconic wine, with multiple vintages adorning some of the greatest wine lists in the world. Throughout the years, Warwick’s wines have won many awards, firmly establishing the brand as a South African icon.
LAZY PICNIC LUNCHES
VINEYARD SAFARI
WINE
Make your summer sensational with our signature lazy lunches! In addition to tastings of the award-winning range of wines (when permitted), Warwick offers guests gourmet picnics and charcuterie platters in a tranquil, relaxed setting on the lawns or shaded by the trees of our forest courtyard. The gourmet picnic offers you and loved ones the chance to unwind and celebrate the simple things in life
Visitors from around the world keep coming back for the wildly popular ‘ Vineyard Safari’. This fun educational Land Rover Safari takes you on a mountain journey through Warwick’s vineyards. The Vineyard Safari is perfect for all ages.
“Winegrowing in Stellenbosch since 1981.” Almost all the estate’s vineyards are planted on the foothills and mid-slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain with vineyards ranging from 240 to 360 metres above sea level. This elevated position exposes the vineyards to cooling winds during the spring and summer seasons.
Bookings are essential. visit@warwickwine.com
The picnic menu revolves around fresh and seasonal ingredients, sourced locally from artisanal suppliers, including a variety of options for vegetarian and vegan visitors.
Realising the importance of biodiversity, over the past decade we have strived to maintain a balance between nature and winemaking. Our aim is to embrace the environment with our vineyard management practices. We believe in making understated classic wine that exudes elegance. Visit our online store to buy our Wines.
Enjoy this unique experience on our beautiful lawns, in the shade of the forest oaks or in a private picnic pod! R550 (serves 2) | R300 (serves 1) Vegan picnics available too! www.warwickwine.com www.franschhoeklife.co.za
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CELEBRATE THE MAGICAL MOMENTS at Boschendal
FOUNDED IN 1685