Tag Archives: Eatery
THE “HARVEST” BEGINS EARLY FOR LABORIE WINE FARM WITH THE LAUNCH OF HARVEST AT LABORIE
Posted on 16. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Harvest at Laborie, the recently launched restaurant at Laborie Wine Farm set in the heart of Paarl, with the imposing Paarl Rock as its backdrop, offers a plethora of delectable dishes created by internationally acclaimed consultant chef Matthew Gordon. During his 26 years as a chef Matthew has built up an impressive curriculum vitae, heading [...]
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HIGH SEASON AT ALLÉE BLEUE WINE ESTATE
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
STRATEGICALLY positioned in the heart of the Cape winelands, Allée Bleue Wine Estate is a perfect choice for a breakfast and lunch stop-over on the wine route, whether it’s a light snack or a more serious food and wine pairing experience. Surrounded by majestic mountains views and the towering blue gum trees after which it [...]
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BISTRO SIXTEEN82 REOPENS AT STEENBERG AFTER ANNUAL BREAK
Posted on 06. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Steenberg’s trendy cellar door restaurant Bistro Sixteen82 reopens on Wednesday, the 7th of September, after the annual break to recharge its batteries for the onset of the new season. Patrons are no doubt eagerly awaiting the return of Chef Brad Ball and his team, who will be ready to serve up the inspired seasonal menus [...]
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CHIC-NICS ARE THE STYLISH WAY TO ENJOY AL FRESCO FEASTING AT ALLÉE BLEUE WINE ESTATE THIS SUMMER
Posted on 05. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
IN ANTICIPATION of the lovely long, hot days ahead, Allée Bleue Wine Estate in Franschhoek presents the ‘chicnic’ – the most stylish way to dine al fresco this summer. Starting on 1 October, visitors to the picturesque winelands estate can enjoy a sumptuous sit-down picnic with wicker baskets full of delicious summery food designed to [...]
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HAUTE CABRIERE CELLAR RESTAURANT SETS ITS SIGHTS ON A NEW ERA WITH STELLAR UPCOMING CHEF RYAN SHELL
Posted on 05. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Having undergone extensive refurbishment, Franschhoek culinary institution Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant will open its doors under management of the von Arnim family with a new Head Chef at the helm. 28-year-old Ryan Shell, has taken the reigns in time for the spring and summer season at the beginning of September. Having completed his final term [...]
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SCRUMPTIOUS COUNTRY STYLE PICNIC LUNCHES AT HARTENBERG WINE ESTATE
Posted on 08. Dec, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
Embrace summer with the ultimate picnic lunch at Hartenberg Wine Estate, one of South Africa’s oldest producers of Shiraz in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. Known for their warm hospitality at their homely tasting room, the Hartenberg team have put together a delicious picnic lunch packed to the brim with wholesome country fare. The [...]
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EAT OUT AWARDS AND TERROIR RESTAURANT AT KLEINE ZALZE – SYNONYMOUS WITH SUCCESS
Posted on 29. Nov, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
MICHAEL BROUGHTON, Chef at Terroir Restaurant at Kleine Zalze, is celebrating another Top 10 Eat Out Award having garnered 6th place with the publication of the 2011 Eat Out Magazine. The Awards were announced on Sunday evening, 28 November, at the 2010 Eat Out Top 10 Awards Ceremony in Cape Town. Sharing Top 10 placement [...]
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NEW RESTAURANT: DURBANVILLE HILLS EATERY
Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
Exciting news! Today (2nd November 2010) sees the opening of the new restaurant at Durbanville Hills: Durbanville Hills Eatery Guests can look forward to contemporary flavours without being sophisticated – “non-pretentious” dishes designed for everyday eating. In the kitchen, Riedwaan Rooknodien (Executive Chef / Partner – Green Catering Company) and Pierre Lombard – (Executive Chef [...]
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DORNIER BODEGA APPOINTS NEW CHEF DE CUISINE – NEIL NORMAN
Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
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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NEW VIDEO CLIP – COSECHA @ NOBLE HILL
Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
Cosecha is the Spanish word for “harvest.” The name reflects our location next to the harvest area where grapes are sorted and crushed. It also expresses our desire to bring the farm-fresh, Latin flavours of our family’s southwestern roots to Cape Town. Our food is delicious. We serve a mix of traditional Mexican dishes like [...]
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GOVERNMENT BACKS NEW WINE TOURISM VINDABA TO BOOST SA TOURISM
As the National Tourism Sector Strategy works towards positioning South Africa as one of the world’s top 20 travel destinations by 2020, key stakeholders in wine and tourism are uniting to present the country’s first specialist wine tourism exhibition, Vindaba. With the backing of national and provincial government, Vindaba will be showcasing the best in South African wine-related tourism when it is held in Cape Town in September next year, targeting the local and international travel trade, as well as wine, travel and lifestyle media. Wine tourism has been identified as one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative sectors of the global tourism market by the Minister of Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk. Read more...
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