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WATERKLOOF ALL WARMED UP FOR THE 2010 STELLENBOSCH WINE FESTIVAL

Posted on 09. Jun, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.

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Classic food and wine sizzles with cosy gatherings around the fireplace
Waterkloof, the spectacular new ‘cellar in the sky’ outside Somerset West with its arresting architecture and panoramic views over False Bay, sizzles with cosy gatherings around the open fireplace in their wine tasting lounge during the 2010 Stellenbosch Wine Festival from 1 to 5 [...]

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PICNICS AT MONT ROCHELLE – FRANSCHHOEK

Posted on 31. May, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.

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Picnic Baskets …The simple things in life often give one the most pleasure.
Pick up a picnic basket at the Country Kitchen and take a stroll with your blanket in hand, through the vineyards, down to the dam, into the rose garden or to the shade of an oak or weeping willow and make yourself [...]

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CATHARINA’S, AT STEENBERG ADDS ‘FREE RANGE FRIDAYS’ TO ITS FINE DINING REPERTOIRE

Posted on 14. May, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.

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And BottlePlatePillow was there… WoW!  What a fantastic experience!
Source: Five Star PR
Must read: Food24 review by Cathy Marston – Brains on the Menu
Following hot on the heels of its popular ‘Meat Free Mondays’ Catharina’s, the Restaurant at Steenberg, is introducing a ‘Free Range Fridays’ gourmet dining option as part of its new winter menu. The [...]

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DORNIER BODEGA APPOINTS NEW CHEF DE CUISINE – NEIL NORMAN

Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.

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SINCE opening the doors to Dornier Bodega Restaurant in 2007, this winelands eatery has become one of Stellenbosch’s most popular culinary destinations. Their signature ‘farm cuisine’ has become a hit with both local and international visitors to the Dornier Wine Estate – a custom which looks set to continue with the appointment of their new [...]

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CATHARINA’S, THE RESTAURANT AT STEENBERG DISHES UP ITS LEGENDARY ‘WINTER WARMERS’ AGAIN THIS YEAR

Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.

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Catharina’s, the Restaurant at Steenberg, will once again dish up its legendary ‘Winter Warmers’ this year, providing diners with an opportunity for value-for-money, fireside fine dining during the chilly months, from the 1st of May.
Based on Executive Chef Garth Almazan’s á la carte menu, Catharina’s Winter Warmers will offer a choice of a 2-course set [...]

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KICK-START YOUR DAY WITH A VINEYARD BREAKFAST AT BISTRO SIXTEEN82

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.

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Breakfast is a relaxing affair at Bistro Sixteen82, the sophisticated, yet informal dining venue set amidst the Steenberg Vineyards in the lush Constantia Valley.  Firmly adhering to the adage of ‘breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper’, breakfast options served here delight the palate, while providing hearty fare to [...]

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MUM’S THE WORLD AT NEDERBURG THIS MOTHERS’ DAY

Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.

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Show mum just how much you care this Mother’s Day with a special treat from Nederburg.  A mouth-watering lunch served against the backdrop of mountain views is intended to give her a royal experience.
To create just the right note, guests will gather in the historic manor house, while sipping on sparkling wine and nibbling on [...]

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STEENBERG VINEYARDS TO TWITTER INTO YOUR KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM WITH FOOD & WINE PAIRING EXPERIENCE ON 23 MARCH

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.

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On Tuesday 23 March 2010 at 18h00, Steenberg Vineyards will for the first time, take its annual Flagship Wine Tasting directly into the homes of everyman via popular social media platform Twitter.
With the idea of sharing a unique food and wine experience with a wider audience, every home entertainer, wine connoisseur and gourmand who loves [...]

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