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Known equally through the years for awardwinning wines and acclaimed restaurants, Lanzerac has established itself as one of Stellenbosch’s top gourmet destinations. At the Manor Kitchen, guests can indulge in an opulent buffet breakfast or treat themselves to classical dinner dishes reimagined with contemporary influences and comprised of the very best local, seasonal ingredients.
Every Friday, Alto will be starting the weekend off right with live entertainment, food and a glass of wine in hand at Alto Wine Estate. Alto has long held a reputation as one of the oldest and most iconic red wine estates in the Stellenbosch region, guests, friends and family are encouraged to relax on the lawns of the estate whilst sipping on some of Stellenbosch’s finest.
Mason At Mason Farming, an holistic approach to farming practices is embraced. Vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers are grown according to the season. The individual and family boxes offer a colourful array of organic seasonal delights that bridge the gap between farmers and consumers, brought directly to you!
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The art of culinary excellence, executed to perfection.
Gourmet Cuisine Whether it’s lavish breakfasts or classic dishes that have been reimagined in the Manor Kitchen; sharing plates in the Craven Lounge; or gourmet pub-style fare enjoyed in the cosy indoor environment of the Taphuis or on the outdoor terrace, at Lanzerac our superb cuisine will take our diners on an exciting culinary journey. Wine Tasting • Hotel • Spa • Restaurants • Deli • Conferences • Cellar Tours www.lanzerac.co.za
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SUNSET ROUGE EVENINGS AT • ALTO WINE ESTATE • Every Friday we will be starting the weekend off right with live entertainment, food and a glass of wine in hand at Alto Wine Estate. Alto has long held a reputation as one of the oldest and most iconic red wine estates in the Stellenbosch region. Come with friends and family and relax on the lawns of the estate whilst sipping on some of Stellenbosch’s finest, enjoying the breathtaking views of the valley and distant Table Mountain at sunset. We look forward to welcoming you to the estate.
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The easiest way to add vegetables to your day and to encourage the whole family to eat healthily. Order your weekly box www.masonfarming.co.za
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Mason Farming supplies hotels and restaurants all over the Western cape with tasty, organic, fresh vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. The individual and family boxes offer a colourful array of organic seasonal delights that bridge the gap between farmers and consumers, brought directly to you!
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By respecting the soil, the crops receive all the necessary nutrients for optimal health, while their exposure to beneficial microbial life helps them resist diseases. It also increases the water-holding capacity of the soil, which is especially helpful in the Cape Town area when water restrictions prevail.
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At Mason Farming, an holistic approach to farming practices is embraced. Vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers are grown according to the season and the use of conventional insecticide and pesticide sprays are avoided to achieve as organic and healthy a harvest as possible. The soil is also fed with compost made on the farm and only suppliers that have the same approach and the same respect for nature and her cycles are used.
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Owners James Ingerfeld and his wife Timea Laczko Ingerfeld were inspired by the owner and chef of Aubergine and Auslese, Harald Bresselsmidt, when they started Mason Farming, and decided to create a “small” vegetable garden. Timea started growing a small patch of vegetables, the products of which she delivered to Harald, who then cooked for them in return. In time, Harald suggested that the couple professionalize their hobby and plant a bigger variety of vegetables, and thus Mason Farming was born!
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Illustrious Quoin Rock Pushes the Limits of Creative Artistry
Since its launch in November 2018, the family-owned Quoin Rock Estate has introduced a new dimension of luxury to the Cape winelands. Elegant, chic, and eye-catching, everything at Quoin Rock offers a refined experience: designer architecture and furnishings, award-winning wine, and superb molecular gastronomy at Gåte Restaurant, which pushes boundaries with arty aesthetics and a playful spirit that epitomises the theatre of food. The farm’s transformation has taken place over six years, when the Gaiduk family purchased it in 2012. Gåte Restaurant, a highlight of the estate, is helmed by Head Chef Nicole Loubser, who fronts a team of 11 chefs. Dishes have guests travelling the world through taste and scent, though her creations are always rooted in South Africa with an ingredient or technique. An example is the dish inspired by her home, a farm in Namibia: a dessert she calls ‘Starry Night’. “It’s so dark and there’s no light pollution, so lying on the grass and looking up at the moon and the stars is something we always do.” For the dish: “On a plate with gold flakes that look like shooting stars, there’s a cloud made out of cotton candy that goes over edible stars, ice cream, and half the moon so you only see half. When you eat the cotton candy, that’s when the clouds move away and you see the night sky.” Quoin Rock is offering an array of Festive season indulgences, from a superlative Christmas Day lunch or dinner to an elegant New Year’s dinner, both of which serve up a global gastronomic food and wine pairing experience (nonalcoholic options available). At the latter, there will also be entertainment by jazz trio, Alvin Dyers and co. and a live DJ performance. Tuesday to Sunday, there are tantalizing tea and cocktail pairings and from Thursday to Sunday, plastic-free picnics at Quoin Rock, which feature a set menu with vegetarian and vegan options. An additional option of MCC and oysters is also available.
From Vine to Design at Louisvale
Enveloped by the hills of Devon Valley just outside Stellenbosch lies an unusually striking building. This is the home of Louisvale wine farm and function venue. The building was designed by award-winning architect, Christof Albertyn and was modelled on the Khoekhoen, who built the first man-made domed structure in the area. The original homestead (built in 1924) reflects the white gabled Cape Dutch style introduced by European colonialists in the 17th Century. With 280-degree views of the three million-year-old Cape Mountains, Louisvale offers the perfect setting for weddings, corporate events, or any celebration, and can accommodate up to 150 guests. FROM THE VINE – Louisvale started producing wines in 1988 and prides itself on its signature award-winning Chardonnay wines and for being one of South Africa’s pioneers of this cultivar. Louisvale is passionate about the “Art of Chardonnay” and is tirelessly committed to the task of crafting exceptional Chardonnay wines. So far, Louisvale has won numerous prestigious wine awards and has just won three Golds at the recent Michaelangelo awards (4th of October) for its 2018 Chardonnay and for its Brut and Rosé MCC wines. Since 1994, the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes have been sourced from the neighbouring vineyard, where the winemaker of 22 years, Simon Smith, partners with the owner in managing the vines to Louisvale’s exact specifications in order to ensure the wines retain their Louisvale character. THE CUISINE TEAM – As the seasons change, so too does Louisvale’s menus. Executive chef Kirstie du Toit studied at The Culinary Academy (TCA) at Backsberg and comes from a family of bakers and farmers. She and her team are dedicated to delighting and tantalizing your palate with original and delicious home-made food. www.louisvalewine.com
Special events and weddings are superbly catered for in the newly built function venue overlooking the estate vineyards and guests can stay over at the exclusive use Manor House, which maximises sweeping views of the Simonsberg. www.quoinrock.co.za
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For bookings contact us on +27(0)21 876 3386 or book online on www.monneaux.co.za
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Grande Provence Rings in the Festive Season
Let Grande Provence do the cooking this Christmas and treat family and friends to an exceptional fine dining experience. Starting on Christmas Eve, the festive sixcourse lunch and dinner menu will be offered at The Restaurant until 25 December. With an exciting array of dishes, this festive menu will satisfy every culinary desire., from endive, cranberry granite, crispy turkey skins, and blue cheese to polenta sweetcorn pudding, scallops, bacon jam, and crispy brussel sprouts. Because three birds are better than one, enjoy the delectable turducken with parsnip acorn puree, fire roasted beetroot, and turkey jus. For the ultimate festive finish, let peacan pie, curry and ginger gel, and butternut ice cream with pumpkin pie powder hit the sweet spot. The festive menu is available from Christmas Eve dinner until Christmas Day at R1850 per person; children under 10 will be charged a cover fee of R950 each. Pre-paid booking is essential. Contact: events@grandeprovence.co.za | 021 876 8600 HC FH Life Ad New Building Fp.pdf
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Reinventing Monneaux In the heart of Franschhoek, the acclaimed Monneaux Restaurant, located adjacent to the luxurious five-star Franschhoek Country House & Villas boutique hotel, is evolving. The restaurant is reconceptualising its dining offering and introducing selfsustainable initiatives and a hyper-local focus at every stage of the culinary chain. The intellect behind these inspired changes is visionary young chef and newly appointed as Executive Chef, Calvin Metior. It was an all-encompassing love of food that first drove Calvin to pursue a career in the culinary world. After graduating from the International Hotel School, he completed a three-year internship at the Quarter’s Hotel on Florida Road. He then set his sights on London, where his portfolio flourished, including stints at Hix restaurants, D&D London collection, and the Michelin-starred Angler. After welcoming their first born child, Calvin and his wife decided to return home to raise their family. With his appointment as Executive Chef, Calvin is not only tasked with running the Monneaux Restaurant and developing new menus, but also reinventing the dining experience. It’s a challenge he readily accepts. “Having the freedom to dream, to make my concepts a reality, and to produce my own food is incredible. To be able to do in this beautiful country-style setting and surrounded by so much natural inspiration and superb produce in the Cape Winelands, is a dream come true.”
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He follows a philosophy of ‘natural minimalism’, sourcing the very best produce at its peak and showcasing its natural character without overwhelming the plate with too many ingredients. He’s also fiercely passionate about supporting local producers and artisans, thus keeping the restaurant’s carbon footprint to a minimum. Micro gardens have been established throughout the property, which will produce a rotating supply of fresh herbs and vegetables. In the kitchen, Calvin will be making his own miso, hot sauces, and fish sauce; smoking and curing meat and fish; and making charcuterie from scratch. This approach also allows Monneaux Restaurant to establish its own identity, giving guests an authentic experience that runs from breakfast through to dinner. “What’s better than knowing where the eggs on your plates are from, or that your breakfast sausages are made in-house? ‘Just another hotel restaurant’ this most certainly is not!” Calvin exclaims. www.monneaux.co.za
Shop 10 De Wet Centre, Church Street, Stellenbosch 021 882 8689 Local & International collections of unique beautiful occasion, resort and day wear. An extensive range of linen including a range made by us! Campomaggi handbags from Italy, Louise Hendricks Jewlery from France and lots of beautiful gift idea, including Gift Vouchers.
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VISIT www.boschendal.com/events
NEW YEAR’S DAY MUSIC PICNIC Kick off the new year with the people who matter most. Enjoy a lazy afternoon lounging on the luscious Werf lawns, while the DJ gets the party going. Double basket R825 | Single basket R470 | R150 kids under 12yrs.
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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
FULL MOON PICNIC WITH BOTTOMLESS COFFEE 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.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT THE OLIVE PRESS Spend the last few hours of 2019 enjoying our NYE sunset market at our beautiful Olive Press venue. You can expect to taste Boschendal’s best night market food, indulge in some of our finest wines and enjoy the festive atmosphere with live entertainment from Hot Water and a local DJ. Kids aged 4-14 can be booked in at The Tree House for a supervised New Year’s party with plenty of entertainment. VISIT www.boschendal.com/events
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HARVEST FESTIVAL AT DELHEIM
Join Delheim Estate for the annual celebration of Mother Nature’s bounty at the celebrated Stellenbosch winery’s Harvest Festival. Tickets are R480pp for adults and children R280. Grape picking and stomping along with good food, great wines, live music & tractor rides, fun for the kids! Book via Quicket. BOOKINGS qkt.io/delheim-harvest-festival
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Come celebrate Christmas at Boschendal with all your friends and family. Have a look at our website for a variety of offerings, including dinner at The Werf Restaurant, a leisurely lunch at The Deli, our signature Christmas Buffet at Rhone Homestead and laid-back picnics on the Werf and Rose Garden lawns.
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Join us for an evening spent dining al fresco under the stars. Listen to the laidback live music of the Nomadic Orchestra, while you sip on Boschendal’s finest wines and feast on our wholesome and delicious farm produce. R825 basket for two | R460 basket for one | R150 kids under 12 years.
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ARGENTINIAN INSPIRED STEAK NIGHTS AT VAL DE VIE
VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUNCH
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 all to enjoy this unique offering. 18h00-21h30. 4, 11 & 18 December. 8, 15, 22 & 29 January. Booking essential.
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 1 & 8 December and 19 & 26 January 2020.
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SUMMER NIGHTS WITH GALILEO Make sure you add a magical movie experience of cinematic delights, tantalizing treats and breath-taking scenery under a canopy of stars with Galileo Open Air Cinema to your hit list this Summer! Until the 25th of April 2020, it’s the perfect setting (and excuse) for a memorable evening with friends, a ridiculously romantic date, intimate birthday party or work social. To reserve your seat among the stars www.thegalileo.co.za/buy-tickets
LET YOUR T MAKE A STATEMENT Unique in every way, each of Die Keiserin’s collection is a collaboration of mind, soul and beauty. Mindblowing yet simple, over the top, yet honest and pure. Harnessing the power of empowerment, the joy of giving and the principle of “stronger together”. These bespoke designer T’s with collars have been individually named in Afrikaans according to various roles that women portray daily. Each shirt is sold with one of various collars, and can be mixed and matched and worn with jeans or a formal skirt. The T’s and collars are available from Manzart Plus in Franschhoek www.manzart.com or online at www.diekeiserin.co.za
TORPEDO SWIM RUN
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1 February 2020 Registration: 07h00 – 08h00 Event Starting Time: 08h30 Venue: The Yard (there will be a market) Entries are open online: torpedoswimrun.com/ val-de-vie/
EAT OUT AWARDS HONOUR CHEF BERTUS BASSON A Huge congratulations to all the winners of the 2019 Mercedes Benz Eat Out Awards including: The Restaurant at Waterkloof (Somerset West); La Petite Colombe (Franschhoek); Eike (Stellenbosch); Camphors at Vergelegen (Somerset West); Overture (Stellenbosch); Le Coin Français (Franschhoek); Chefs Warehouse at Maison (Franschhoek); Rust en Vrede (Stellenbosch) The 2019 Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award: Camphors at Vergelegen (Somerset West) all withinin the top 20 and a special mention to The 2019 Eat Out S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Chef of the Year: Bertus Basson of Overture and Eike (Stellenbosch).
MOËT & CHANDON GOLDEN TREE LIGHTS UP THE FESTIVE SEASON Make your way to the ultimate festive destination this December and until 6 January, to see the Moët & Chandon Golden Tree light up the V&A Waterfront Silo District. Festive Fridays will see tree lighting experiences take place on the 6th, 13th & 20th December at 20h30. For more information visit www.waterfront.co.za www.stellenboschlife.co.za
A VISION OF A ‘BEAUTIFUL FURTURE’ Belvedere Vodka, the original super-premium vodka, is excited to debut its stunning limited-edition bottle with GRAMMY-nominated musician, actor, and activist Janelle Monáe. The creative partnership encourages consumers to imagine another view, one of opportunity and empowerment termed “A Beautiful Future.”Crafted using only superior grade Polska rye and water from its own local pristine source, it’s 100% natural, contains no additives nor added sugar, and is produced in accordance with the legal requirements of Polska Vodka. Available from leading liquor merchants nationwide while stocks last.
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