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Gourmet South Africa does it again!
Well done South Africa! Yet again this gastronomic country has managed a great achievement by having La Colombe and Le Quartier Francais placed in the S.Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list! These awards are prestigious because they are based on an extensive poll, comprising a panel of the world’s most celebrated chefs, renowned food critics, leading restaurateurs and well-travelled gourmands. The criteria and expectations are tough! Superb La Colombe located in the Constantia Wine region, in the … Read entire article »
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Top Cape Town Restaurant: La Colombe at Constantia Uitsig
This is one of my all time favourite restaurants! Tucked away beneath huge oak and leafy palm trees, with the rustic sound of running water in the background, La Colombe looks out onto a quaint secluded cobbled courtyard. Here is pure simple elegance on a working wine farm in the Constantia Valley! La Colombe is located a mere 20 minutes drive from Cape Town, 25 minutes from the airport, it is scenically situated en route to … Read entire article »
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Gourmet Western Cape! 5 restaurants in top 100 in 2009
The San Pellegrino World Top 100 Restaurants for 2010 is due to be announced on 26 April 2010. It is exciting news for South Africa, who last year, had 5 fantastic restaurants in the top 100! They are Le Quartier Français in Franschoek (37); La Colombe in Constantia (38); Jardine (79) and Aubergine (96), both in Cape Town; and Rust en Vrede in Stellenbosch (98), whose converted cellar setting is also a national monument and adds … Read entire article »
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Traditional South African Cooking – Bobotie!
South Africa is renowned for it great cuisine. There are many fantastic South African restaurants serving wonderfully flavoured food. I thought I would share with you one of my favourite recipes for a traditional South Africa Bobotie (buh-boor-tea). This is a dish consisting of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping. It is made with curry powder so it has a slight “tang”. It is often served with yellow rice and sambals of chopped tomato … Read entire article »
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Dash of Zulu in the heart of London
An opulent new venue opening in April 2010 in London’s Camden district is themed around the famed Zulu king Shaka, and will offer the best of South African cuisine. The £5.5-million (R66-million) venue, also a nightclub, will accommodate almost 750 people, according to the British Hospitality Association (BTA). The multi-level venue is located in the Camden Stables market, northwest of the city centre. The historic stables market is part of the larger Camden Markets, several adjacent markets … Read entire article »
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Fab Views at the Brass Bell Restaurant, Kalk Bay
Want a great Seafood Restaurant, overlooking a harbour, right on the Ocean? Then try the Brass Bell Restaurant in Kalk Bay in Cape Town. The Restaurant consists of five different sections, The Main, The Cabin , The Waters Edge, The Pavilion and The Bikini Deck all specializing in different sorts of Seafood’s. For the non seafooder, there are a variety of alternative meals on offer. It may not be the best seafood you have ever eaten, but it will certainly offer you the best views ever! You almost feel like you are in the ocean with the waves lapping up at the edge of the restaurant. It has a very traditional feel and the staff make you feel really welcome. We had a lovely lunch there and ended up staying … Read entire article »
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Calling all Sushi & Cocktail fans in Cape Town!
Sevruga in Cape Town, located at the iconic Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is a MUST Experience! It opened in June 2009 after a much anticipated wait. It is the sister restaurant to the world renowned Beluga Restaurant – and boy is it a true dining sensation. Not only do you have some of the world most spectacular views to relax and enjoy, especially sitting outside on their amazing terrace, but the polished marble entrance, solid wooden flooring, unique American Walnut walls and absolutely fantastically comfortable chairs all combine to create a real feast for the senses. Not even the bathrooms have been spared with their designer attention to detail and fabulous crystal chandeliers! Sitting surrounded by almost 3000 bottles of brilliant vintage South African wines is also a great way to whet … Read entire article »
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Gourment South Africa in style!
South Africa and more importantly the Western Cape is fast becoming one of the world’s foremost gourmet capitals. With expert chefs and plenty of natural fresh produce around it is easy to see why. Every year the Cape Region holds a number of food and gourmet festivals, each one better than the last. If you are a food-a-holic like me, then this region is heaven! February sees the Cape Country Picnic Festival taking place at the Bien … Read entire article »
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