Innholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2024 i Franschhoek Life

The usual is fine … No, it’s NOT! Life demands variety. Without it, it’s dull, dreary and sometimes downright dismal. The same goes for wine. Join Vino Obscura on our journey ‘beyond the usual’ in the Cape Winelands. NEAT NOUVEAU NOBLE HILL CRUX MATARO NOVA 2023 In exalted wine circles, caution is advised before confessing to enjoying a Beaujolais Nouveau wine. American wine critic Karen MacNeil said in 2017 that she ‘hates’ Beaujolais Nouveau. Previously she said: “Drinking it gives you the same kind of silly pleasure as eating cookie dough.” Fortunately, I don’t mind confessing to enjoying cookie dough. Real Beaujolais Nouveau is made from Gamay Noir grapes in the Beaujolais area of the Burgundy wine region in France. It’s a so-called ‘vin de primeur’ made to be released…

https://boschendal.com/ Boschendal has revealed its newly-transformed and redesigned Werf Food Garden, a further showcase of the historic farm’s commitment to environmental stewardship and its focus on farm-to-table dining. The Werf Food Garden is designed to sustainably enhance Boschendal’s sourcing capacity and ensure fresher, more flavourful produce for the seasonal menus on offer. Everything in the redesigned garden has been reused, donated, or replanted. The gardens were designed by renowned landscaping expert Andy Jasper – Project Director and Special Advisor to Boschendal, Gardens Portfolio – who drew on ideas from Boschendal’s own restaurant and garden teams, with the help of James Furse Roberts – Landscape Architect – of FRLA. The gardens were established a short distance from The Werf Restaurant’s kitchen to create a closer link between the vegetables and herbs…

https://salonct.co.za/ Renowned chef Luke Dale Roberts is currently offering prix fixe menus across his five restaurants located between Johannesburg and Cape Town that offer a superlative experience at outstanding value. It’s a veritable culinary Tale of Two Cities! Available until the 31st October 2024, patrons can enjoy a delectable multicourse lunch experience at The Pot Luck Club in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, The Shortmarket Club in Rosebank, and TTK Fledgelings in Cape Town, for an extraordinary price of only R450 per person. SALON restaurant, is offering a six-course prix fixe menu for lunch and dinner at R795 per person in addition to the signature eleven-course Journey menu. salonct.co.za…

Cape Town City Ballet’s I Got Rhythm, is the first production of the company’s momentous 90th year, opening at Artscape on 17 May, 2024. The sparkling production is choreographed by Artistic Producer David Nixon CBE and set to Gershwin’s irresistible music. This fabulous work promises to dazzle with a stellar line-up of international and South African guest artists in a dynamic collaboration that sees Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) stars performing alongside Jazzart, Joburg Ballet and Cape Town Opera soloists. The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will be onstage, conducted by maestro Brandon Phillips. From 17 to 26 May 2024 with matinees at 14h30 and evening performances at 19h30. Tickets cost from R180 to R750 through Webtickets and Artscape Dial-A-Seat on 0214217695. Advance booking is highly recommended. www.webtickets.co.za https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1543065403…

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! Two luxury cottages on the premises are the perfect central base from which to explore the Franschhoek Valley and the greater Winelands. 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…

https://www.facebook.com/MonAmourFranschhoek/ https://www.grandeprovence.co.za/ https://nocturneexperience.co.za/ https://lelude.co.za/the-orangerie-restaurant/ 1 MAY WINTER MENU AT CAFÉ DU VIN As the colder weather sets in, there is no better time to gather around the fire and indulge in our special three-course Winter Menu starting 1st May. Celebrating our recognition by Cape Tourism as the 5th Best Restaurant in Franschhoek, Executive Chef Ahmed Balogun and his team invite you for an experience that will warm your heart, for only R350pp. www.cafeduvin.co.za BOOKINGS 021 876 4542 | dineplan.com 10 MAY LUST BISTRO & BAKERY AT VREDE EN LUST Join Lust Bistro & Bakery for an exclusive monthly culinary extravaganza featuring celebrity chef Pete Goffe-Wood. With his exceptional skills and expertise, Pete promises an unforgettable dining experience. Savour exquisite dishes put together with a Mediterranean feel. Treat yourself to a…