Franschhoek Life June 2023

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The Bacco tasting room offers visitors a rare wine and culinary experience. It’s an immersion in luxury that engages all the senses.

Magnificent, elegant fireplaces form the backdrop of hearty, wholesome Sunday lunches at Grande Roche luxury hotel in the heart of Paarl.

The Citrus Festival at Boschendal is a celebration of the bounty of orchards with a range of authentic experiences including citrus picking and fun at the Saturday morning market.

Welcome to Franschhoek Cellar

Inspired by over 350 years of winemaking tradition and heritage, Franschhoek Cellar is home to a vibrant and celebrated range of wines. Join for specially curated wine tastings that include artisanal chocolates and cheeses, or for a delicious deli style lunch under the oak trees. Franschhoek Cellar also has a supervised kiddie’s playground, which means fun for the whole family! Included in the offering, Franschhoek Cellar has a selection of unique event venues to suit every occasion, from weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, year-end corporate groups to intimate gatherings.

Franschhoek Cellar is a beautiful asset to the Franschhoek wine route, combining the charms of leisurely country life with the elegance of a worldclass venue to suit every need.

The team look forward to seeing you.

For enquiries or bookings, please send an email or call franschhoekcellar.co.za | fhccellardoor@dgb.co.za | 021 876 2086

Delight in the Zesty Flavours of Winter

AT BOSCHENDAL’S CITRUS FESTIVAL 2023

Boschendal welcomes the crisp, golden hues of winter in the winelands with a mouth-watering selection of authentic farm experiences during this year’s Boschendal Citrus Festival. Taking place from 15 June to 30 July, guests can engage in a range of special events and farm activities:.

Saturday, 24 June & Saturday 15 July, join the expert farming team on an authentic Citrus Picking Experience. Guided groups can pick fresh, sustainably-grown citrus. R80pp and incl. a bottle of water and 1kg of citrus to take home.

There will also be a morning market next to the orchards on both dates, with a selection of citrus inspired food, Boschendal wines and clothing and jewellery stalls, tractor rides and face painting for kids.

Saturday 22 and 29July, take part in the Squeeze, Zest and Preserve Workshop. Brenda from Brenda’s Preserves will teach the art of using citrus to make glühwein, marmalade, cordial and more. R950pp, incl. all ingredients, snack, welcome drink, and a take home gift.

The Citrus Masterclass chef demonstration and five-course lunch, promises an unmissable experience. Boschendal’s Executive Chef Eric Bulpitt has created a citrus inspired, five-course meal, paired with Boschendal wines. R1800pp.

The Citrus Festival will culminate in a Long Table Lunch on July 30th. A delicious, three-course menu inspired by the year’s harvest, set in the cosy indoor confines of the Olive Press venue. R950pp. www.boschendal.com

At Dusk | We Dine

Tuesday to Saturday 6pm - 8pm (last seating)

WINTER SPECIAL 6-course for R895 per person including a glass of bubbly on arrival. Bookings | reservations@duskrestaurant.co.za | 021 023 4100 www.duskrestaurant.co.za | @dusk_restaurant_

Winner of the Eat Out Retail Capital Best New Restaurant Award 2022

A Brand-New Tasting Room to Experience Fryer’s Cove Wines

her craft. Using ingenuity and age-old practices, she pumps ice-cold sea water through the cellar to cool tanks during fermentation, all while keeping a watchful eye on the oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc’s, and blending Grenache Noir and Cinsault.

An impressive new fish tank has also taken pride of place. Filled with 6000 litres of sea water, pumped through daily from the cellar, the tank showcases a myriad of local marine life found in the bay just meters away from you. The fish tank is also home to 600 bottles of Fryer’s Cove Wines.

It’s time to raise your glasses and toast to a one-of-a-kind experience along the Cape West Coast! Fryer’s Cove has reimagined their Tasting Room into a brand-new, fresh, and contemporary space in which to enjoy your Fryer’s Cove favourites with unparalleled ocean views and warm West Coast hospitality. Located along the pristine coastline of the Cape West Coast lies Doringbaai, home to a small, but hardy fishing community and arguably the world’s only vineyard this close to the icy Atlantic Ocean and also the only vineyard within the Bamboes Bay ward, the smallest ward in South Africa. The new tasting room, right on the water’s edge, is the perfect place to explore and enjoy the unique and intriguing wines synonymous with Fryer’s Cove. Take in a breath of cool coastal décor, the spectacular glistening views of Doringbaai harbour, all whilst enjoying that perfect glass of Sauvignon Blanc. And if the vast ocean views are not enough, you can peer straight into the Old Crayfish factory that houses the working cellar. Here you will find Winemaker and Manager, Liza Goodwin, honing

The new menu at The Jetty Restaurant is a unique combination of local flavours, classic seafood dishes and modern renditions of age-old favourites. The Head Chef

has taken the utmost care in crafting an exciting and riveting menu with local ingredients that offers guests a variety of West Coast favourites such as Snoekkoekies (fish cakes), Kerrievis (curry fish) and Roosterkoek, freshly caught line fish, and more. On summer days, enjoy a Fish Braai on the Jetty, Prawn Pans and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.

Fryer’s Cove is a quintessential West Coast experience, where wine lovers and adventurers can come together to enjoy unique and intriguing wines, delicious food, crashing waves, and that feeling of time standing still.

Mon-Sun 10h00-18h00 *Closed selected Public Holidays. www.fryerscove.co.za

PIETER-DIRK UYS’ SELL-BY DATE AT THE THEATRE ON THE BAY

SA’s national treasure Pieter-Dirk Uys is back at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre On The Bay. Expect a cluster of topical characters, male, female and political. Enjoy all of your favourite characters, Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout, P.W. Botha, Jimmy the optimistic homeless person, Pieter Koornhof, Evita’s sister Bambi Kellermann, the effervescent Nowell Fine, and of course, Pieter-Dirk Uys himself.

BOOKINGS www.webtickets.co.za | 021 438 3300/1

18

JUNE

SPOIL DAD AT FRANSCHHOEK COUNTRY HOUSE & VILLAS AND MONNEAUX RESTAURANT

This father’s day we are celebrating the pillars that support and hold our families high. He is an icon for wisdom and guides with patience. Our heroes are clothed in courage and strength. Let us show how much we appreciate you DAD!

INFO 021 876 3386

BOOK

www.fch.co.za | www.monneaux.co.za

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JUNE

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FATHER’S DAY AT BOSCHENDAL

Treat your dad to a hearty soil-to-fork lunch on our beautiful working farm. Book your table at the Werf, the Deli or at our Cellar Door Eats today and visit our farm on the 17th or 18th of June to enjoy this exceptional Sunday lunch experience in a setting like no other. Give him the best seat at the head of the table and toast to his health with a tasty burger we know he’ll love this June. From 12h00 at R180pp includes a burger and a glass of red Nicholas 2021.

INFO boschendal.com/special-events/

18 JUNE

FATHER’S DAY AT JORDAN

Enjoy a delicious three-course meal with the main man in your life, this Father’s Day, at The Cellar Door at Jordan, including a glass of Glühwein on arrival. Each dad will receive a bottle of Chameleon Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2020 to take home and enjoy at leisure. R480 per person | Kiddies Menu R159 per child.

Reservations@jordanwines.com

BOOKINGS 021 881 3441

JUNE

FATHER’S DAY AT COUNTRY GRAND

Celebrating the heroes in our lives this Father’s Day. Spoil him at Country Grand. 12h00-16h30.

INFO grandafrica.com/country-grand/

FATHER’S DAY AT LABORIE

Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day at Laborie Estate with a Sunday Roast Lunch at Suzanne.

MIKO DATE NIGHT AT MONT ROCHELLE

Wine & dine with your loved one at MIKO, Mont Rochelle’s flagship restaurant with stunning views of the Franschhoek valley. Tuck into our special three-course menu & sip on delicious home-grown wines as you enjoy live music from award-winning singersongwriter, James Stewart. Taking place on the last Tuesday of every month until November. From 18h30 at R595pp.

simone.daniels@montrochelle.virgin.com

BOOKINGS 021 876 2770

ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN

A gastronomic affair like no other lies in wait at Nobu this June, with a sensational Sake & Sushi pairing. Diners can select between either a five-course omakase menu (available exclusively at Nobu’s Sushi Bar) or an a la carte menu. Each menu reflects Nobu’s exceptional Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influence, with each dish crafted from an assortment of the finest ingredients.

BOOKINGS

reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com

CITRUS PICKING & MARKET AT BOSCHENDAL

Join us for an extra special citrus picking experience in our orchards this June with our expert farming team and take home ripe, flavourful citrus to enjoy. Make a day of it and join us for our Saturday morning market nearby.

INFO boschendal.com/special-events/ citrus-picking-and-market/

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SUNDAYS AT GRANDE ROCHE

Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Paarl Rock is a boutique, luxury hotel unlike any other. Where the atmosphere of a bygone era brings a sense of gracious, unhurried living.

Magnificent, elegant fireplaces form the backdrop of hearty, wholesome Sunday lunches with Chef Kevin Grobler. This is what Boland winters are made of.

CONTACT 021 863 5100 www.granderoche.co.za

TUES-SUN

TASTING ROOM AT LE LUDE

Le Lude goes into a season of creative hibernation for the month of June, but our Tasting Room will still be open. Join us for some winter charm at Le Lude – the perfect winter oasis. Our Tasting Room is open till the 18th of June, Monday to Sunday 10h00-17h00.

info@lelude.co.za

BOOKINGS 021 876 2961

WED-SUN

WINTER SPECIAL AT LE COIN FRANÇAIS

7-course for R795 per person including a glass of bubbly on arrival. We will be closed from Monday 19 June, to reopen on Wednesday 12 July.

FRANSCHHOEK THEATRE

Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest showings and events at our theatre. Register and book online at: www.franschhoektheatre.co.za

WED-SUN

reservations@lecoinfrancais.co.za

BOOKINGS 074 126 0022

BOOKINGS www.franschhoektheatre.co.za

WINTER SPECIAL AT YAMA ASIAN EATERY

Indulge in high-quality sushi and Asian-inspired cuisine in the heart of Franschhoek. Get a complimentary Haute Cabrière “Shades of Pinot Noir” wine tasting with your meal.

Lunch 12h00-18h00 Dinner 18h00-20h30

Closed Monday and Tuesday.

reservations@eat-yama.co.za www.eat-yama.co.za

BOOKINGS 021 023 4695

15 JULY

SAVE THE DATE

Dress up in your finest red, white and blue and join us in Franschhoek for the annual Bastille Festival! Celebrate French culture with a weekend of wine, food, and fun. Sample delicious local wines and gourmet cuisine, listen to live music, and enjoy a variety of activities for all ages. From art exhibitions to street performers, there’s something for everyone at Bastille Festival. Sponsored by Prescient Financial Management Service

BOOKINGS www.webtickets.co.za

A Journey of Flavour & Style Defines

THE BRAND-NEW ‘SALON’ BY LUKE DALE

ROBERTS

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Luke Dale Roberts has unveiled a brand-new dining concept in the heart of Cape Town’s Old Biscuit Mill precinct.

SALON is the latest addition to Dale Roberts’ portfolio of culinary destinations; an effortlessly stylish space defined by its elegant décor, elevated dining and enthralling cocktail collection.

This new restaurant concept draws on the traditional European salon – a space that is as much about the food and drinks as the people around you.

To hit the right aesthetic note Dale Roberts turned to longtime interior collaborator, designer Maurice Paliaga, who contrasted thoroughly contemporary elements with tones and textures that resonate with both the heritage of the building and the traditional salon concept.

Diners arrive at SALON through a bright golden portal, a striking entrance into a more traditional salon space of Victorian-style floors and classical marble-topped bistro tables. With SALON housed within the precinct’s historic silo building, transforming the gridded structure into a more enveloping space required a highly creative approach.

Golden domes and Art-Deco patterning soften the square dimensions of the room, while Venetian plasterwork and vintage-style filament lamps bring both texture and warmth.

The SALON menu marks a return to the heady days of The Test Kitchen, once rated as the best restaurant in Africa.

The Journey menu is a tribute to each country that Luke has worked in. He has a created a signature dish from that country’s culinary heritage, focused and interactive. A voyage that really shows his evolution and influences as a chef.

Part of that journey has been building teams of talented people, and working alongside Dale Roberts in creating the menu was Carla Schulze, Head Development Chef.

The nine-course Journey menu begins with a dish that was a perennial favourite in the Dark Room; Pork Scratchings with Guinness foam. In true Dale Roberts style it’s an apparently simple plate reinvented to offer layers of texture and flavour.

This is the only dish rebooted from the original Dark Room menu, with all other courses brand-new creations. The inventive take on a classic Sunday roast celebrates the chef’s English roots, while Dale Roberts’ time in Asia is expressed

in the fragrant “Singapore chilli”, Malaysian-style laksa and Korean beef “kalbi”. But perhaps the highlight is in the two thoroughly South African plates; as Dale Roberts conjures a playful take on a shisanyama staple, and ends his journey with a traditional South African dessert.

The Journey menu is priced at R1100 per person, with a condensed version of four-courses – The Explorer – available at R550 per person. These menus are also available as a pairing menu with dishes matched to one of the small-batch wines, beers and saké. Or choose signature cocktails from SALON’s carefully curated drinks collection.

SALON is primed to be Cape Town’s most exciting new destination for gastronomic discovery, where the interplay of flavour, style and aesthetic spark lively conversation amid a brave new culinary adventure. It’s a salon of fine food and fabulous company and a bold new chapter for one of South Africa’s most celebrated restaurateurs.

SALON is open from Tuesdays through to Saturdays, and guests can reserve their “Journey” or “Explorer” timeslots between 18h00 and 21h00. 1st Floor silo building, The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town. For bookings and more information visit www.salonct.co.za or call 087 093 5890 during normal business hours.

Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa

Situated on Thesen Islands in Knysna, is one of South Africa’s most unusual hotels – the five-star Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa. With its distinctive architecture paying homage to the old power station it once was, it offers guests luxurious accommodation options, exceptional cuisine and stunning views.

All rooms boast luxurious amenities such as a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, fully stocked mini-bar, tea and coffee station. The original artworks by local South African artists adorning the walls, are for sale too. The Turbine’s Island Café Restaurant – with tables immersed between the original turbines and a spacious terrace overlooking the canal, is open daily and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as monthly food and wine pairings.

The vibey Gastro Pub offers classic pub meals with a delicious turbine twist!On-tap draught beer, a comprehensively stocked wine cellar and glorious lagoon sunset views

– perfect for ‘Happy Hour’ every Friday evening with a live music line-up of local musicians. There are excellent conference facilities for business visitors and the boutique hotel can also transform into a superb wedding venue. The Turbine Spa is one of the finest on the Garden Route showcasing a wide range of body and beauty treatments for men and women, day visitors and hotel guests. The hotel’s own adventure centre, the Turbine Water Club offers and arranges a variety of water and land-based activities providing guests with the best of Knysna’s waterbased activities – fishing charters, whale watching, and firm

favourites, kayaking and sunset cruises. Land adventures include guided tours into the ancient Knysna Forest, and bicycle hire. Turbine is also a disabled-friendly hotel The recent installation of a generator ensures that load shedding outages are a thing of the past. This winter the Turbine is offering a 50% special discounted rate (per person sharing per night). Valid to the end of August 2023 this special includes weekends but excludes long weekends All bookings are subject to availability. Ts & Cs apply.

www.turbinehotel.co.za

Officially represented in South Africa by

Silver Spirit is Coming to SA

– WHAT CAN LUXURY SEEKING CLIENTS EXPECT?

For the first time in six years, Silversea Cruises will be opera ting an extended Indian Ocean Island and Southern Africa programme when the Silver Spirit returns to our region later this year. Perfect for guests who like the finer things in life, a luxury cruise experience without travelling long-haul. But also, an excellent way to re-visit or further explore our incredible country from the Silversea perspective.

Silver Spirit will make her way from Dubai in a series of voyages.

Dubai to Mumbai (9 nights) or a longer option from Dubai to Mahe (18 nights) with calls in the Middle East, India, and around the stunning islands of the Seychelles.

Mahe to Cape Town (15 Nights) an incredible itinerary which includes calls in Zanzibar and Madagascar as well as exploring our incredible wildlife from her call at Richards Bay – but also with plenty of sea days to just relax and breathe in the Indian Ocean enjoying all of the luxury on board. Then a series of voyages along our coastline and Namibia either Cape Town roundtrip (15 nights), OR on newly introduced shorter sector voyages between Cape Town and Durban and Vice Versa.

Fully refurbished in 2018 for a superlative onboard adventure, the all-new Silver Spirit has never looked better nor felt cosier.

Silver Spirit offers its guests one of the most complete cruise experiences available. With one of the highest space-to-guest ratios in the business and eight superlative luxury dining options, she retains our world-famous service standards and home away from home feel. Spacious decks leave plenty of room for relaxation, yet the cosy niches make sure that there is something for everyone. Meet likeminded friends, enjoy first-class dining and relax on our original Silversea flagship.

Fares vary depending on the voyage but range from around $4500 per person fully-inclusive. Contact Cruise Vacations to get your clients on the most luxurious ship sailing our waters this year!

011 514 0564 info@cruise-vacations.co.za.

Grand Times Ahead for Grande Roche Hotel & Restaurant

Grande Roche Hotel Set within the Cape’s historic town of Paarl, celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. This fine country hotel and restaurant makes for an ideal address to explore the Cape Winelands between autumn and spring this year.

Grande Roche Restaurant’s Head Chef Kevin Grobler has introduced a new offering of sharing plates, available for both lunch and dinner. Chef Kevin’s dishes feature delicious flavours with seasonal produce sourced from nearby farms and the menu is available as either three courses priced at R550 per person or four courses at R650 per person.

The lip-smacking Pork pot stickers with chilli and sesame dressing: fried zucchini bhaji, tzatziki mousse and dill dust; calamari steak with sticky rice and gochujang sauce and Cape Malay mussels cooked in curried apricots and served with garlic naan, will have you hankering for more. A selection of sweet treats like

lemon éclairs and crème brûlée doughnuts will ensure repeat visits!

Besides exquisite cuisine, the hotel offers overnight guests spacious accommodation amidst vineyards and a mountain backdrop.

The hotel’s ideal locality allows for a meandering stroll through the town’s Main Road, which happens to be the longest main road in South Africa with a length of 12.8 kilometres! For those keen on the great outdoors, mountain bike trails, walking paths, championship golf courses, horseback riding and even hot air ballooning are nearby. restaurant@granderoche.co.za

Sanbona

In 2002, 500km² of agricultural land in the Little Karoo along the world-famous Route 62, was earmarked for the creation of a 58 000 hectare reserve. The vision was to conserve the heritage, ecosystems and landscapes, while creating employment opportunities in one of South Africa’s most dire rural areas. This dream was a big one.

20 years later, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is one of South Africa’s largest privately-owned nature reserves, stretching across miles of rich protected ecosystems within two globally recognised biodiversity hotspots. The reserve’s conservation model has been honed over decades to identify key projects that establish resilient ecosystems, landscapes and communities. These aspects are all essential to success and are practiced and managed by a stellar conservation team.

Sanbona creates a balance where critically important ecosystems, endangered wildlife and flora can prosper for the benefit of future generations. The reserve embodies an authentic and contrasting natural space, whose commitment to conservation is imparted and intricately woven into our guest experiences. The reserves convenient location, a mere 3.5 hours from Cape Town, extends 58,000 hectares of big, Karoo sky country with breath-taking sceneries that will transport you to a place where time stands still and nature takes centre stage. So impressive is the team’s progress on the reserve,

that it piqued the interest of the CALEO Foundation which acquired Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in 2015. The reserve entered a new phase of its vision. For many years Sanbona was run as a hospitality business for profit, today, Sanbona is a flagship example of private conservation in the Western Cape province. The CALEO Foundation transformed it into a non-profit company (NPC) to fulfill their philosophy of the long-term protection and conservation of Sanbona as a thriving wilderness area. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve appeals to anyone with a love of travel, an interest in wildlife and a passion for learning more about their local surroundings. We take a “safari stay” one step further by offering an educational experience where our guests are introduced to this unique and arid landscape that they may not necessarily be used to. One can indulge in the pleasure of viewing big game like elephant and cheetah, smaller game species like brown hyena, steenbok and klipspringer, to insightful information on the regional endemic flora. With a choice of three luxury lodges, each with their own

distinct personality and appeal. Dwyka Tented Lodge is opulent, positioned under some nesting Verreaux’s eagles and in the bend of a river. Tilney Manor was designed in true Cape Georgian style, it is perfect for guests in need of an exclusive Karoo experience. Gondwana Family Lodge is the perfect family retreat in its configuration complimented with a tailored Kids on Safari programme to inspire the eco-warriors of the future. Nature drives, walking safaris, rock art and star gazing complete an exciting safari option very close to Cape Town.

South African Resident Promotion:

R5 750pp sharing per night (minimum two-night stay)

R2 875 per child (4-11yrs); children under three years stay free

The rate includes all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, twice-daily game drives (with soft drinks and snacks) and guided wilderness walks, plus a welcome bottle of house wine. It excludes all other alcohol and the conservation levy (R175 per adult per day; R87.50 per child 4-11 years) reservations@sanbona.com | www.sanbona.com