Grant and I recently visited Kunjani Wines, for wine tasting and lunch, as well a vineyard stay. Kunjani has been on my radar for a while, especially after hearing so much about their beautiful tasting room and restaurant.
[Read more…]Coco Safar Dinner Experience Haute Comfort Food
Many of you may know Coco Safar for their excellent coffee and incredible French-inspired couture pâtisserie experience. What you might not know is that is not all they do. Recently Grant and I were invited to the restaurant, in Sea Point, for a Coco Safar Dinner Experience with a difference. [Read more…]
Manor Kitchen Restaurant Lanzerac Hotel
I recently wrote a review on the reopening of the Lanzerac Hotel, in Stellenbosch. Today I am sharing a bit more about the new Lanzerac Manor Kitchen Restaurant, which officially opened its doors on the 1st of July 2018. [Read more…]
The Bistro @ Klein Constantia Winter Menu
I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Bistro @ Klein Constantia, along with a handful of select media, to taste their new Winter Menu. If you are yet to discover this new spot, it is tucked away on Klein Constantia Wine Farm, in the beautiful Constantia Valley. [Read more…]
Ryan’s Kitchen Chefs Selection Menu 2017
Ryan’s Kitchen, in Franschhoek, has always been one of our favourite restaurants in the Valley. It holds lots of special memories, and we have always had such great dining experiences there. When invited back recently, you did not have to ask me twice. In fact, any reason to go to Franschhoek and I am in! Grant and I decided to make the most of it and stay overnight at The Ivy Apartments. [Read more…]
Celebrating Summer at La Petite Ferme Restaurant
La Petite Ferme Restaurant has always been one of our favourite romantic venues for lunch in Franschhoek. I think this has a great deal to do with the incredible view! Grant and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at the end of last year and what better choice for a celebratory lunch than this beautiful spot! [Read more…]
Refined Dining FABER Restaurant at Avondale
2016 was definitely a year of discovery, especially when it comes to wonderful new culinary spots! One that ranked highly on my list of favourites, was FABER Restaurant at Avondale Wine Farm, in Paarl. Franschhoek is a top wine region for eating out but Stellenbosch and Paarl regions should not be discounted, as their offering is equally as good.
Contemporary Italian Dining at Blanko Restaurant
A few weeks back Grant and I stole away for a romantic dinner, at the new contemporary Italian restaurant, Blanko at the Alphen Hotel. You may remember it as 5 Rooms Restaurant. Well, the space has been given a new lease on life and a fresh, modern look. [Read more…]