Life & Travel April 2022

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Wine Maker’s dinners at Boschendal, featuring a range of incredible wines all perfectly paired with the farm’s famous soil to fork philosophy – a true celebration of terroir.

Threads of Synergy Tapestry Exhibition at the La Motte Museum exhibiting authentic South African tapestry art woven by the Stephens Tapestry Studio.

Franschhoek’s first Bridal Fair is taking place next month at the exquisite La Roche Estate.

Ideas for wedding dresses, cakes, caterers, decor, photographers, and lots more!

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FOOD & WINE

Leopards Leap Brownies

Chocolate is a popular treat at this time of the year and at Leopards Leap, we combine this decadent ingredient with another seasonal tradition – Easter Buns! This recipe for Easter Brownies promises to be a family favourite and is irresistible with a glass of our 2019 Culinaria Grand Vin. (Buy six bottles of the Culinaria Grand Vin during April and pay 10% less. Available from our Tasting Room or leopardsleap.co.za)

EASTER BUN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES INGREDIENTS 175 g salted butter 80 g golden syrup 280 g caster sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg 320 g dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces 4 free-range eggs, beaten 70 g plain flour 2-3 hot cross buns, split, toasted and cooled METHOD Melt the butter and syrup in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the sugar and spices, then simmer for 3-4 minutes until dissolved. Remove from the heat, add the chocolate and mix with a wooden spoon. Add the eggs and mix in until smooth. Finally, add the flour and beat until incorporated.

Line a 20-cm square tin with baking paper. Tear the toasted hot cross buns into rough 2-cm square pieces and scatter them into the tin.

Heat the oven to 180°C. Spoon the brownie mix into the tin and allow to stand for 15 minutes to allow the mix to settle over and into the buns.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until gently set and wobbly in the middle.

Do not leave the brownies in the oven longer than the cooking time, as they will become dry.

Invites you to a

Musical Easter Celebration

A performance of jazz, pop and musical theatre for young & old with Merel & the Human Brothers musical art students from CT Waterfront Theatre College

Sunday, 17 April 2022 11:30 Gallery at Grande Provence

Allow to cool, then chill overnight. The next day, turn out, remove the baking paper and trim the edges. Turn the right way up and cut into squares to serve.

Concert Tickets at R180 pp 3 course lunch at R450 pp Picnic at R375 pp

To book: events@grandeprovence.co.za / 021 876 8600 For more information on this event, visit www.grandeprovence.co.za

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grand opening coming soon

The Wagyu Experience Restaurant & Deli is opening this Autumn 2022.

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The Wagyu Expereince will be adding a Wagyu Restaurant and a complete new Wagyu Deli.

Our Pop Up Deli is still open Tuesday to Sunday, for your Wagyu Beef, Wood, Coffee and condiment Shopping. www.thewagyu.co.za

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LIFESTYLE

MONNEAUX RESTAURANT AT FRANSCHHOEK COUNTRY HOUSE & VILLAS

For bookings contact us on +27(0)21 876 3386 or book online at www.monneaux.co.za

Have a Happy Hoppy Easter on The Boschendal Farm

Boschendal Farm invites you, to make memories with your loved ones this Easter. From the Good Friday Night Market to enjoying Easter inspired menus at the restaurants and picnics, and a family farm-themed Easter hunt, there is much to entertain, excite and enjoy.

The Deli will be serving a special Easter-inspired Breakfast menu from 12-19 April. Enjoy a sunny breakfast made of only the freshest ingredients under the leafy Oak trees.

From 15-18 April, the Werf Farm Picnics will have a special Easter menu with live music every day throughout the Easter Weekend. Book a table and chairs or a blanket spot and while the day away with dear friends, fantastic food and family fun.

The Good Friday night market on the 15th of April is the perfect way to start the Easter celebrations. Bring friends, family and your furry friends and kick the Easter weekend off with a fun night filled with great food, live music and the best vibe in the Winelands. Be sure to also check out the art gallery open until 19h00 with a brand new exhibition.

On April 15, The Werf Restaurant will host a Good Friday Dinner – Expect to enjoy gourmet hot cross buns, pickled fish and sticky Karoo lamb shoulder, every bite a delight, and perfectly paired with our award-winning wines, two-

course sharing menu @ R520 for two people.

On 17 & 18 April 2022, enjoy Easter Sunday & Family Day Lunch a day in the Winelands with the best soil to fork menus highlighting the garden’s produce and free-range, grass-fed Black Angus beef. Three-course menu on either day @ R460 pp. There will be an Easter egg hunt on the 17 April with limited eggs up for grabs so be there early!!

The Ceramics SA Western Cape Potters’ Market on the 16 April is a must-visit for gallery owners, collectors and everyone interested in supporting South Africa’s artisan craft. Free entry and all welcome!

And don’t miss Hot Cross Buns Galore throughout April The exquisitely famous Hot Cross Buns will be available to purchase online and in the Farm Shop when you visit.

For more information visit www.boschendal.com/event/easter-at-boschendal-2022

Transport Yourself with Storyboard Events

Conceptualized in lockdown and born of the need for collaboration, Storyboard Events hosted its first event “Dining in a Silent World” at the Two Oceans Aquarium.

The evening saw the aquarium transform into a 24-seater fine dining pop-up restaurant, taking guests on a curated interactive and experiential gastronomic journey linking various exhibits with stories and information for each course. The evening was a great success and set the tone for the events that followed.

The dynamic trio that includes internationally awarded Chef Darren Badenhorst, Executive Chef and winner of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy award for Social Responsibility Callan Austin, and Events Director Thomas Pryor drive one another to push boundaries and conceptualise new ideas and experiences for guests.

personal and adaptable approach unmatched by any restaurant. Catering to any occasion, Storyboard Events have hosted small and intimate private dinners as well as larger soirees, organising everything their clients could ask for and more.

With a drive to provide intimate, unique experiences, the company puts special attention into hosting exclusive private events in the comfort of guests’ homes with a

Contact Storyboard Events to cater your next occasion, whatever it may be. Welcome to a new age of experience.

Collaboration being at the heart of the company, they have hosted various events in conjunction with the likes of Michelin Star chef Piet Huysenstruyt, world renowned brands such as San Pellegrino, Mullineux and Leeu Passant, Graham Beck, as well as fund raisers in aid of Franschhoek Hospitality academy, all in breath taking and unique venues.

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Private Client, Camps Bay – “The themed event was creative with wonderful innovation utilising not only every unique aspect of our home, but the physical landscape and spectacular location where the celebration took place. The bespoke menu was faultless, and perfectly selected entertainment complimented every part of the experience and exceeded our expectations.”

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CALENDAR

Guests are invited to enjoy two spectacular wine makers evenings, each featuring a range of incredible wines, perfectly paired with the farm’s soil to fork philosophy – a celebration of terroir in every glass and plate. The 7th of April sees Grande Cuvee, award winning Organic Syrah & Potstill Brandy featured. The 28th of April highlights the 2015 vintage of De Werf Chardonnay, Black Angus & the 2018 Vin D’Or.

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GALLERY AT BOSCHENDAL

JORDAN & AFRIKOA FLAVOUR EXPERIENCE

In collaboration with the Norval Foundation: Kate Gotggen’s Whispering of Ghosts span the last seven years of her career from 2015 to present and demonstrate Gottgen’s interest in creating atmospheric, unsettling scenes from everyday subject matter. The commercial gallery element will host the unique collection “Flights of Fancy” in collaboration with THK Gallery. Entry is free and the gallery is open daily from 09h0017h00.

Witness the joining of two artisanal forces to celebrate Africa and her sun-ripened, deeply flavoured local produce. Indulge in our new Jordan & Afrikoa flavour experience! Enjoy four Jordan Estate wines perfectly paired with five locally produced artisanal chocolates from Afrikoa. Sit back and enjoy the majestic views of the Stellenbosch valley as our knowledgeable wine advisors delve into the flavour profiles.

THREADS OF SYNERGY TAPESTRY EXHIBITION

Visit the La Motte Museum for authentic South African tapestry art woven by the Stephens Tapestry Studio. Featuring William Kentridge, Norman Catherine, Robert Hodgins, Karel Nel, Sam Nhlengethwa & Cecil Skotnes. Tuesday to Sunday 09h00-17h00. Entry complimentary.

INFO 021 876 8850

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Our Family Easter egg hunt with a difference. The whole family is invited to explore the farm a little more – collect your map, find the hidden gems and receive your Easter egg as a reward. Perfect fun for the whole family while you wander in wonder on the farm. Enjoy the Easter inspired menus on the farm from 12-19 April. Cost: free. First come, first found so be sure to arrive at around 10h00.

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EASTER AT LABORIE

Laborie invites you to join us over this special time for a relaxed family feast celebration. From farm-fresh fare to homemade delights, we have something for everyone this Easter. Bring the whole family and enjoy an array of generous sharing dishes served to your table at the newly opened Stoep. Expect flavourful specialities this year with our exciting Easter inspired menu. Easter Family Feast R280pp (Sun & Mon) Easter Picnic R265pp (Fri-Mon).

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BRIDAL FAIR IN FRANSCHHOEK

EVENTS.EXPERIENCES. LIFESTYLE.

Excellent quality wedding and event vendors that offer quality products and services in the Franschhoek Valley. From wedding dresses to photographers to caters … and lots more!

Saturday 7th May 09h00-16h00 Sunday 8th May 09h00-15h30 Tickets R80 pp.

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Le Petit Chef Makes His Cape Town Debut

LIFESTYLE

AT THE CAPITAL 15 ON ORANGE

The unparalleled 4D gastronomic entertainment experience of ‘Le Petit Chef’ has opened to Cape Town diners at The Capital 15 on Orange for the first time.

Sure to feel right at home in the elegantly playful and iconic City Bowl hotel, ‘Le Petit Chef in The Footsteps of Marco Polo’ takes guests along a six-course culinary journey across the diverse mystical and magical regions traversed by the legendary explorer. The menu begins with inspiration from France, with guests at the show’s communal tables being taken luxuriously along a culinary journey in search of the greatest spices that Marco Polo would have encountered along the Silk Road.

The magic of the show is not just in the surprise and delight of the holographic miniature guide, it’s in the imaginative presentation too. For instance, Le Petit Chef sales away from Marseilles by folding a piece of paper into a boat, and the first course is served in a suitcase. The second scene is set in Arabia, and its course is served in an ornate black box, and diners must solve a puzzle to open it. Each course has its own inspiration and intrigue, building anticipation throughout the two-hour experience, while live entertainment inspired by each location adds even more fun and excitement to the show.

Even though Le Petit Chef’s unique experience is offered in more than 51 locations worldwide, his story has been customised for his South African audience.

Set to run for at least five shows each week, #DinnerTimeStories with Le Petit Chef is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, whether it’s a landmark birthday or a corporate success. Guests are seated at a high-definition projected table-top, experiencing the beauty of the show together as the story and meal unfold together.

Why not make night of it and spend it at the beautiful The Capital 15 on Orange when you watch ‘Le Petit Chef in The Footsteps of Marco Polo’. For all the details and booking info: thecapital.co.za/deals/a-unique-dinner-experience/

Spoil Yourself at Clos Malverne

Renowned for its classic flagship Cape Blends, this Stellenbosch Wine Farm has plenty to offer food and wine enthusiasts.

In 1969, Seymour Pritchard bought the 10-hectare farm, Malvern Heights from Colonel JW Billingham, who had named the farm after the rolling hills around Malvern in his native England. He then added some “French Flair” to the name and changed it to Clos Malverne, due to the homestead on the farm being reminiscent of a Clos in France. After supplying its wine grapes to Stellenbosch Farmers’ Winery for a number of years, Clos Malverne released its first Cabernet Sauvignon ’88 to the public, and a year later Jeremy Walker joined Seymour as full-time winemaker.

Clos Malverne is truly a family affair with Seymour and his wife Sophia overseeing the entire operation and successfully developing international markets for the estate. Seymour’s daughter, Belinda Pritchard-Quickelberge, makes sure that Clos Malverne’s visitors are pampered at the day spa and even Seymour’s mother has a role to play, if in name only.

The Restaurant at Clos Malverne is a popular destination for foodies and wine lovers, serving upmarket, comfort food and rustic, wood-fired pizzas too. It has developed a devoted following since 2009 for its fresh, seasonal and easy, contemporary cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Brendan Stein and his team of expert chefs.

The Clos Malverne story is one of family; vision and commitment to the handcrafting of excellent wines.

Spoil yourself with the Clos Malverne curated Lifestyle Package designed to ensure maximum relaxation at only R4 380 for two people (available until 30 September 2022) includes: · Two nights’ accommodation in a luxury unit for two people, B&B. · Food and Wine Pairing lunch for two people. · One-hour Swedish full body massage for you and your partner. · A gift pack with three bottles of award-winning wines.

Contact accommodation@closmalverne.co.za to indulge in this incredible offer!

CAPE TOWN OP ERA

W. A . MOZART LE NOZZE DI FIGARO Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro shaped the future of opera buffa and is in many ways the perfect opera. Continuing the story of the characters from Il Barbiere di Siviglia, this masterpiece offers a good dollop of farce, adultery, role-playing and cunning scheming. It also touches on abuse and mental health issues, seen in the Countess’s poignant navigation of her fracturing marriage. Presented in collaboration with Sempre Opera, and utilising a fantastic South African cast, this will be our first touring production of the year. With generous support from the City of Cape Town and the Judith Neilson Head Trust.

18 - 26 June 2022 Artscape Opera House Book through Computicket

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DUET GALA CONCERT

Cape Town Opera and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, two cultural

The Duet Gala Concert, presented by Cape Town Opera and the Cape

pillars of South Africa, join forces for Easter to present Handel’s Messiah

Town Philharmonic Orchestra, takes place in the Artscape Opera House.

at Paarl’s historic Toringkerk. The production, under the baton of Maestro

A glittering line-up of South African singers will join us for the event:

Brandon Philips, features Cape Town Opera Soloists, Young Artists and

Nobulumko Mngxekeza, Megan Kahts, Nonhlanhla Yende, Tshepo Moagi,

Chorus. The Toringkerk’s extraordinar y Norman and Beards organ,

William Berger, rising stars Thembinkosi Magagula and Khayakazi Madlala,

manufactured in 1906 in Norwich, England, will be played by Mario Nell.

as well as Cape Town Opera Soloists, Young Artists and Chorus. Conducted

by Adam Szmidt. With generous support from the Judith Neilson Head Trust, the Duet Endowment Trust by Mrs Wendy Ackerman, the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.

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ON OUR RADAR

DE HOOP COLLECTION’S 2022 WINE WHALES & MUSIC WEEKEND Friday 24 to Sunday 26 June 2022.

This amazing abundance of music (Friday evening), wine and cheese tastings, a talk delivered by a guest speaker, high tea, the “Whale Time Serenade” (Saturday) and a visit to the whales at Koppie Alleen with a De Hoop guide (Sunday), plus gourmet dinners, workshops, guided marine and bird walks, whale watching, and so much more … can be booked on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

From R2 505 per person sharing a four-sleeper cottage to R6 500 per person sharing a suite. The weekend rate (minimum two-night stay) includes entertainment, wine and cheese tasting, two dinners and breakfasts, high tea and a guided visit with the whales; terms and conditions apply. www.dehoopcollection.com

NEW LOOK STEENBERG CHARDONNAY EXPRESSES AUTUMNAL SPLENDOUR Golden delicious apples, citrus and quince – these are the flavours of autumn you can expect from a glass of Steenberg Chardonnay. Giving prominence to the iconic swan that signifies the quality and esteem upheld by Steenberg Vineyards since 1682, the stylish new label has a timeless, yet contemporary aesthetic.

Crafted by Cellarmaster Elunda Basson, Steenberg Chardonnay 2021 has intense aromas of citrus marmalade, fresh golden delicious apples, butterscotch and shortbread. www.steenbergfarm.com/buy-wine-online

WARM UP YOUR HOME THIS WINTER

WITH CAPE ISLAND’S AFRICAN STORM COLLECTION

The perfect antidote to dark mornings and the freezing cold, home scents have become a lot more sophisticated in recent years. Inspired by walks through the woods and crackling firesides, winter candles and home fragrances are the perfect accompaniment to an intimate dinner party, a quiet evening getting lost in a good book, or just brightening up a cold day. capeisland.co.za/collections/african-storm

THEATRE ON THE BAY PRESENTS … THE LAST FIVE YEARS

29 March – 9 April, 2022 A one-act drama-comedy telling the story of the short-lived marriage between Catherine Hiatt, a struggling actress, and Jamie Wellerstein, an up-and-coming novelist on the brink of getting his big break. This story of two people meeting at the wrong time in their lives is told in a fresh and new manner.

Cathy tells their story backwards from the end of their relationship to first meeting, whilst Jamie proceeds chronologically. They meet only once, in the middle of the show.

Age PG-13.

Tickets: R180 – R220pp Bookings tickets.computicket.com/event/ the_last_five_years/5186064

SA CHEESE FESTIVAL IS GOING PLACES

The award-winning SA Cheese Festival returns after two years. Cheese and wine lovers can look forward to a brand-new experience – a month-long journey of cheese and more!

The SA Cheese Festival innovates this year by popping up over two weekends at two different destinations, on the West Coast and in the Winelands: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April at Groote Post outside Darling on the West Coast and Saturday 30 April, Sunday 1 May, and Monday 2 May at Sandringham outside Stellenbosch.

Tickets cost R290 pp per day. The festival times are from 10h00-18h00 daily.

ANNOUNCING DESIGN INDABA’S EMERGING CREATIVES CLASS OF 2022

Forty gifted youngsters have been selected from more than 380 entries to participate in South Africa’s most prestigious creative developmental programme. Design Indaba’s Emerging Creatives platform, which has been supporting South Africa’s fresh talent for 17 years, is pleased to announce its Class of 2022.

The young designers handpicked for the 2022 edition will be introduced to the public via an extended virtual exhibition and Design Indaba’s thriving social media channels. www.designindaba.com

Tickets are available at Webtickets (bit. ly/sacheesefestpopuppicnics) as well as at Pick n Pay stores. No tickets will be sold at the gates. www.cheesepicnics.co.za

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TRAVEL

Enjoy a Luxury Family Cape Safari The award winning 11 000 hectare game reserve is Ideally located on the Garden Route only a four hour drive from Cape Town and offers a one of a kind Cape safari experience. Luxurious accommodation is provided in romantic, stand-alone safari suites or bush villas ideal for families, all with awe inspiring views of the mountainous landscape and passing wildlife. Enjoy exhilarating game drives encountering free roaming Big 5 game species as well as giraffe, hippo, and herds of antelope. Additional activities on offer include the fun Junior Ranger program for kids, mountain biking, Africology spa treatments, guided Fynbos walks and conservation activities.

Tel: +27 (0)21 555 0807 . Email: reservations@gondwanagr.co.za . Website: w w w. gondwa na g r.co. za

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