Neighbourhood 4 MARCH 2018
PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE
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BUSINESS Q&A
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In your hood:
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Le Coin Français | 074 126 0022 | lecoinfrancais.co.za
Celebrating women here’s no doubt that 2018 is the year of the woman. There has never been a more empowering time to be female than right now. Celebrities and ordinary citizens have raised their voices against oppression and discrimination, and the world has listened. With International Women’s Day coming up on Thursday, 8 March, we challenge you to add your voice and to make a positive change for women.
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The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organisation but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights GLORIA STEINEM
What’s good?
Franschhoek flavour
Chef Darren Badenhorst’s new restaurant, Le Coin Français, brings delightful French cuisine to Franschhoek WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK
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fter seven years at Grande Provence, chef Darren Badenhorst is deeply embedded in the food lore of the Franschhoek Valley, spending Mondays foraging for the wild ingredients that infuse many of his dishes. His intimate new restaurant on Franschhoek’s main street reflects his local knowledge and expertise with French cuisine.
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In the CBD What? Cape Town Memoirs And Dangerous Liaisons
When and Where? Now until 30 March at StateoftheArt Gallery
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solo exhibition by artist Lizelle Kruger, Cape Town Memoirs And Dangerous Liaisons pays tribute to women from every part of society, from those who participated in dockside liaisons and those who operated the “sugar houses” to imported female slaves. More information: stateoftheart-gallery.com
“The whole concept of the restaurant is French and Franschhoek,” he says. “A town like this, even though it’s so small, has more than enough variety of produce and wine to offer, so we should showcase it.” The wine list is 100% from Franschhoek wine estates and sommelier Munashe Kwaramba, with his soft-voiced enthusiasm, has a gift for pairing wines to your personal taste and to each dish. Evenings have been fully booked for Darren’s six- and eight-course tasting menus ever since Le Coin Français opened in October, but on some evenings drop-ins can get lucky with a veranda table. You can also go for lunch, where
In Stellenbosch What? Stellenbosch Street Soirees
More information: facebook.com/STBStreetSoirees
When and Where? Wednesday, 7 March, from 6pm to 8pm, at Drostdy Street
a pared-down but elegant a la carte menu is well worth travelling for. Our ruby-cured sea bass ceviche was exquisitely plated, with dabs of aioli topped with tiny sprigs of wild sorrel and yuzu pearls. The bacon and egg – confit pork belly topped with a poached duck egg, a hint of truffle in creamed yolk spuma, crunchy wisps of cep-dusted pork crackling and pickled shimeji mushrooms – is a substantial showstopper of flavours. Darren treated us to a glimpse of the theatre he brings to the eight-course chef’s journey menu, with a cold smoking glass dome over a jewellike plate of cured monkfish, squid ink mesh, hints of orange zest and vanilla – elaborate and delicious. Big, bold flavours and layered complexity characterised the wines and meat dishes on the lunch menu: a gorgeous lamb confit with hints of warm spice, foraged nettle and river cress purée, and a venison loin (aged with slippery jack mushroom and leek ash) on miso marmalade. We ended the evening with a light bowl of tiny apple puffs, apricot gel and refreshingly acidic yoghurt ice cream with pops of yuzu and a sneak peek at the playful “elements of chocolate” pre-dessert from the journey menu. Beautifully detailed plating, perfectly balanced flavours and wonderful wine pairings make Le Coin Français a worthy addition to the Franschhoek fine dining scene.
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ake your Wine Wednesday count with Stellenbosch Street Soirees. These bimonthly street parties, give you an opportunity to experience the charming country-style hospitality of Stellenbosch while enjoying local culinary delights, cool tunes and quality wines.
In Stellenbosch What? Muratie Harvest Festival
When and Where? Saturday, 10 March, from 11.30am to 5pm, at Muratie Wine Estate
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he Melck family will once again be hosting their annual Harvest Festival at Muratie Estate. The festival is a celebratory family event featuring good food, fine wine, great company, live music and lots of fun stomping the newly harvested grapes. More information: muratie.co.za
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in and around Cape Town
El Anatsui: Meyina | 021 481 3970 | iziko.org.za/calendar/event/el-anatsui-meyina An evening with Myles Kennedy | goo.gl/ZYFreL South African International Tattoo Convention | southafricantattooconvention.com
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arch is always my favourite month – people are excited for the chance to get out of the city over the long weekends, the weather is slightly cooler but still warm enough to spend the day in the sun and there are always plenty of festivals and events happening in the Mother City to keep everyone occupied. Here are our top three events you shouldn’t miss.
We bring you a few exciting events happening in the world of art, music and lifestyle this month WORDS: CHARIS LE RICHE
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El Anatsui: Meyina
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Iziko Museums of South Africa, in partnership with the Goodman Gallery and the Friends of the Iziko South African National Gallery, presents El Anatsui: Meyina. The exhibition, currently on show at the South African National Gallery until 29 April, presents a portrait of the artist by bringing together interesting objects from his life: his work, including large-scale sculptural installations, letters, texts written about him, the music he listens to and more. As one of the most important contemporary artists in Africa, and the world, it’s a humbling experience to see his life and work come together on South African soil in this exhibition.
An evening with Myles Kennedy SOUTH AFICAN INTERNATIONAL TATTOO CONVENTION
MYLES KENNEDY
Myles Kennedy, the singer of the
successful rock band Alter Bridge, will perform an exclusive stripped down set for one night in Cape Town on Tuesday, 6 March, at Grand West, and one night, on Saturday, 10 March, at Time Square in Pretoria. For the first time ever, Myles will perform acoustic versions of songs reflecting the entire repertoire of the magnificent career he’s enjoyed. Myles will give Alter Bridge fans a rare behind-the-scenes look into the music, with stories about the rock anthems that brought him fame along his musical journey.
South African International Tattoo Convention After a successful launch last year, the South African International Tattoo Convention is back with a new venue. This year, 80 of the world’s most respected tattoo artist will be in Cape Town from 23–25 March. Hosted at The Lookout at the V&A Waterfront, the convention aims not only to inspire and educate but also to break the stigma around tattoo culture by showcasing this art form in an accessible and friendly show format. Expect delicious food, craft gin and beer gardens, bars, exhibitions and lifestyle vendors who will bring elements of fashion, art and music into the mix.
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My business neighbourhood Hip and healthy Fresch Foods recently relocated to Long Street WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGE: SUPPLIED
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rom superfood lattes to signature smoothie bowls, Fresch Foods is putting the fun back into health food. The new store ties into the hip urban vibe at Boardhub in Long Street, with skateboards and surfboards alongside cafe tables, and you can get your health fix as a takeaway or relax in store over your lunchtime wrap and berry smoothie. Founder, Adam Reilly, tells us all about it. Q: How did your business start? A: My business started from a desire to blend healthy eating with affordability, accessibility and convenience. I was travelling on vacation in Indonesia and came across these smoothie bowls way before they made it onto every Instagram feed. We started in 2015 with pop-up market stalls and then opened our first cafe in Muizenberg. We’ve now relocated to our cool new space in Long
Street. We aim to introduce the fun side to clean eating and healthy living, using locally sourced produce – free of GMOs and preservatives – and plenty of nutrient-packed superfoods. What drives and inspires us at Fresch Foods is putting a smile on our patrons’ faces by producing a product that will not only taste good, but also make them feel great, without the hefty price tag. Q: Why did you choose this area for your business? A: The CBD is a high-density area, with a wide consumer audience, from corporate offices to residential, and an influx of tourists in the summer months. Q: How did you find your premises? A: We have a dedicated cafe space inside Boardhub, the urban surf and skate store. I’ve known the owners for a long time. They were looking to introduce a food and coffee offering to enhance the consumer experience in their shop and we were looking for premises in town, so it was the perfect match. Q: Why are the premises ideally suited to your business? A: Besides the advantages of the location and foot traffic it attracts, we enjoy the shared synergy with Boardhub. Both our brands are based on a healthy lifestyle that’s fun and easy-going. Q: Who are your neighbours? A: Widow Maker Saloon and Barber and the Cat and Moose Backpackers.
Q: What are the sale/rental prices like in this area? A: Rentals are generally high in the CBD. Q: How many people visit your business each day? A: Currently about 30 to 50 people per day. Q: Do you have any expansion plans? A: We plan on focusing on organic growth now and continuing to increase store sales and UberEats orders. We would like to open two beachfront stores in the future, as our brand has proved successful in the past in beachfront locations. Q: Do you operate online as well? A: Yes, we sell through UberEats. Q: What’s your most popular item? A: Our most popular items are our smoothies and smoothie bowls, which use a variety of superfood ingredients, from internationally trending acai berries and chia seeds, to cacao nibs and buchu water. Our customers also like that we’re as sustainable as possible – using biodegradable packaging – and compost all our food waste.
SEE FOR YOURSELF: Fresch Foods 071 707 9544 facebook.com/pg/freschfoods
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Franschhoek Here’s what’s happening in property in the area WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK
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ranschhoek may be a world-renowned gourmet destination with most of the Cape’s top restaurants – the influence of its original French settlers enduring in names, wines
and food – but underneath the sophisticated surface, it’s at heart a close-knit village community. “I love the village life; it’s a sense of family,” says chef Vanie Padayachee
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of Marigold, who fell in love with Franschhoek when she first came to work at Le Quartier Francais in 1996. “The people in the village are more my family than my real family!” Hospitality, along with agriculture, is the backbone of the village’s economy. Its year-round festivals and reputation for luxury weekend getaways ensure that the boutique hotels and guesthouses have a constant flow of visitors sharing that welcoming village vibe.
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Many visitors never want to leave and some end up investing in property here, so the residents are a cosmopolitan bunch. “The town has the perfect mix of country and cosmopolitan, the land is plentiful and the aesthetic has been maintained in the village, so there’s something for everyone,” says blogger Hospitality Hedonist aka Llewellyn Lambert.
There’s constantly something new in Franschhoek, a challenge to improve the hospitality we offer as a village. We’re a community first and an industry second. Whether it’s helping fight raging fires or trying the newest vintage, there’s a true sense of ubuntu here.
From upmarket security estates on working farms such as La Petite Provence, Domaine des Anges and Val de Vie further down the valley, to historic houses with gardens in the village itself, or even small farms, there’s a wide choice for those at the upper end of the market and constant demand from South Africans escaping
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city life and Europeans escaping their winter for a summer second home. Llewellyn has seen substantial investment in the hospitality industry in the last eight years. “From having comfortable wine country accommodation, Franschhoek has evolved into an eclectic mix of small owner-run B&Bs, boutique wineries such as Dieu Donne, Lynx and Eikehof and incredibly chic high-end luxe accommodation like Leeu Collection,” he says. And in the current water crisis, Franschhoek is faring better than most, with many farms and guesthouses having their own boreholes, fresh mountain springs close by and a mountain stream running through the village.
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Just outside Franschhoek, Bridge House School ranks among the Western Cape’s top private schools, with a reputation for innovative, forwardthinking education, and attracts pupils from all over the country. Serving the village community, Franschhoek High School and several other schools in the valley benefit from the Franschhoek Literary Festival’s support, with library and reading programmes as well as visits from authors aiming to develop a love of
UPCOMING EVENTS 30 MARCH - Full moon picnic with saxophonist Don Vino Prins 1 APRIL - Easter egg hunt at Werf Farm Picnics 1 APRIL - Long Easter Sunday Lunch at The Werf Restaurant 1 APRIL - Easter Buffet at Rhone Homestead
Bookings essential: reservations@boschendal.co.za or 021 870 4274
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reading in the children of the valley. The renowned schools of Stellenbosch and Paarl, as well as Stellenbosch University, are an easy commute away.
Median asking price:
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Monthly bond repayments
For a typical property (three-bedroom house)
For a typical property in this area
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R7,35m
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All the pleasures that make Franschhoek such an attractive destination for visitors make it a joy for residents year-round, whether it’s lazy lunches at one of the wine estates, foraging for mushrooms, tasting the first wines of the harvest, or just enjoying the views. An active outdoor lifestyle is literally on residents’ doorstep – within a few minutes you can be mountain biking or walking in Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, horse riding, hiking or cycling. There’s a bowling club, a tennis club, a health club and a gym. Franschhoek is renowned for its fine dining restaurants, but it also has good cafes and casual eateries. Llewellyn’s favourites include Big Dog Cafe, Terbodore Coffee, Eikehof for cheese-boards and simple family hospitality, Leopards Leap for lunches on the lawn, breakfast at Boschendal and lunch at La Paris. Weekends bring a procession of happenings. From the major festivals, including Bastille Day, the Franschhoek Literary Festival, Uncorked and the Cap Classique and Champagne Festival to smaller harvest festivals and the regular Saturday markets, there’s always something to look forward to on the calendar.
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La Petite Colombe Le Coin Francais Marigold Chefs Warehouse at Maison Ryan’s Kitchen Reuben’s Foliage
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Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guest House: with six rooms in five unique buildings La Residence: a manor house hotel in a tranquil private estate La Petite Ferme: a boutique hotel with panoramic views Mont Rochelle: Richard Branson’s luxury vineyard hotel La Cle des Montagnes: for luxurious self-catering cottages Avondrood Guest House: for centrally located B&B The Leeu Collection: for chic, highend luxury
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The Franschhoek Wine Tram Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve Vintage cars at L’Ormarins Franschhoek Motor Museum Horse-riding trails from Paradise Stables The Franschhoek Village Market on Saturdays Art galleries along the main street
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MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081
BEAUTIFUL SEA VIEWS FROM AN EXTRA-SPACIOUS & WELCOMING HOME - R7.98M. This immaculate home is set in a cul-de-sac adj acent to the 1 3 th fairway and a greenbelt and has only one immediate neighbour. It is light and inviting and it is totally private from passing golfers. The wind-protected deck, pool and outside entertainment patio has lovely sea views and is protected from the summer winds. S tacking and sliding doors ensure seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
HOUSE SI Z E: 4 9 0 M²
D o w n s t a i r s : E ntrance lobby, huge entertainment room, lounge and dining room with fireplace, T room and bar, private indoor spa area with J acuz z i, big open plan kitchen with breakfast area, scullery plus a separate laundry/ironing room, guest W C , beautiful big playroom and study, inviting patio with barbeque, big double garage, 2 nd outside barbeque plus a 2 nd deck area on golf course side. Up s t a i r s : ome o ce, master bedroom suite with full en-suite bathroom and W IC , three guest bedrooms and two bathrooms. This home is energy-wise with solar and battery back-up plus water storage tanks. There is potential to easily create access to a huge viewing deck upstairs.
Ca l l So l e Ag e n t Mo r r i s P i e t e r s e o n 0 8 3 2 2 8 4 0 8 1 to v ie w . Contact Property World at Seaside Village, Big Bay on 021 553 0000 all hours. See it all on: www.propertyworld.co.za IMMACULATE CONTEMPORARY HOME IN DUNE RIDGE ESTATE (PHASE 2), BIG BAY - R5.99M NEW ON THE MARKET
Get ready to be impressed with this immaculately presented home. Filled with striking architectural features and awesome current finishes, it has an open and contemporary feel from the moment you enter. It offers the perfect balance between sophisticated and relaxed living – with a beautiful and inviting outdoor entertainment area that is sunny and win-sheltered. This single storey split-level home is filled with light and offers four bedrooms and two luxurious and contemporary bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms open onto the garden. The three open plan living areas and designer open plan kitchen are simply spectacular for entertainment and family living alike. The indoor/outdoor flow is superb and stacking doors ensure a seamless transition to the deck and pool area. The low maintenance garden is immaculate, and the property is walled and fenced. The property is situated at the end of a quite cul-de-sac in the centre of the estate and it borders onto a greenbelt/park area. Extra’s include an indoor braai, fire place and double garage with a garage door at the back to allow private parking for a boat etc. in a private courtyard. In a class of its own – COME SEE FOR YOURSELF.
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WESTERN SEABOARD Blouberg: 021 557 1115 • Big Bay: 021 554 0033 • Milnerton: 021 551 8640 • Melkbosstrand: 021 553 1912 • Sunningdale: 021 556 2362 • Atlantic Beach Estate: 021 201 8706 • pamgolding.co.za/western-seaboard
Waves Edge / R5.2 million
Ref# 1TV1333243
Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2.5 / Parking 1 / Beachfront living with direct access to Blouberg’s beach with stunning Table Mountain and Robben Island views. views. This modern spacious sea-facing apartment is conveniently situated in the popular Dolphin Beach security complex. Offers a newly installed state-of-the art air-conditioning system cooling the entire apartment. Follow PGP boards from Otto Du Plessis Drive. Paolo Girardi 083 259 8245
Parklands / R2.35 million
Ref# 1TV1361291
Parklands North / R4.43 million
Ref# 1TV1361691
Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / This lovely home is within walking distance of good schools, nestled in the heart of Parklands. Strategically located off major roads. A home equipped with multiple security features for peace-of-mind. Water conservation is aided by a grey water system. Follow PGP boards from Raats into Wood Drive into Dorchester Drive.
Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 5 / Garages 2 / This double-storey corner home is in an immaculate condition. Modern and spacious design for luxury living. The living areas are all open-plan that flow out to the entertainment area. Ideal for the extended family. Follow PGP boards from Whitehall Road.
Kuda Chitando 065 906 4150
Leon Engelbrecht 083 455 9530, Marinda Engelbrecht 079 876 3562
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Atlantic Beach Estate / R6.5 million
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Atlantic Beach Estate / R4.2 million
Ref# 1TV1361207
Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3.5 / Garages 2 / Set on the tranquil and secure Atlantic Beach Estate, bordering the greenbelt and golf course, this easy living family home is ideal for the cook and entertainer. An open-plan kitchen with scullery opens onto 3 living areas.
Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garage 1 / Extra spacious home for this price on a bigger plot. Single-storey, 3-bedroom home with open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining. This a neat home that has recently been renovated. Bonus: additional spacious lounge/entertainment area.
Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398
Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398
Atlantic Beach Estate / R36Â 000 Per month
Ref# 1TV1362992
Atlantic Beach Estate / R18Â 000 Per month
Ref# 1TV1357581
Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / This unfurnished warm and inviting home is a must to view. The high-ceilings and beautiful stone backed wood combustion fireplace make a statement when entering. Natural screed floors create a warm ambiance in the downstairs living area.
Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Stylishly renovated unfurnished home situated towards the entrance of Atlantic Beach Estate. Spacious and tiled throughout. A small paved and easi-grass walled garden surrounds the property. Pet-friendly.
Lynnette Lee 082 453 3266
Lynnette Lee 082 453 3266
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