Franschhoek Life Dec 2021

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DECEMBER 2021

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Enjoy a new and more relaxed lunch format at La Motte with Chef Eric’s à la carte menu giving a fresh and modern interpretation to authentic “plaaskos”.

The Wagyu Experience – not just a world class Wagyu Beef Deli, the experience includes Wagyu Feeding, Horseback Rides and weekend events happening all year round.

The much anticipated NorvalXBoschendal art collaboration at the newly renovated Boschendal Manor House is open to the public daily. This creative celebration of South African art and artists is a first of its kind.

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FOOD & WINE

Poolside Picnics, al Fresco Dining, & So Much More at The Nellie

Jasmine-scented breezes, majestic mountain views and expansive skies: with the arrival of summer at Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, we invite you to spend languid days in our lush gardens, enjoying the many outdoor dining options in our leafy garden estate.

Executive Chef Rudi Liebenberg has curated a range of tempting al fresco experiences, from picnics by the pool or in the shade of our timeless trees; iconic afternoon teas served on silver tiered stands with fedora’d Henry Dike playing on the grand piano; and sparkling moments on Planet Bar terrace, a little piece of heaven on earth … especially when popping champagne under the stars.

The hotel’s picturesque terrace is perfect for savouring daily surprises on Chef Rudi’s chalkboard – Cape Wild Foods, plant-based and slow food dishes feature prominently on his three-course lunch and dinner menus.

Looking to celebrate Christmas and New Year in style? Contact reservations.mnh@ belmondcom for our festive season accommodation offers, and to find out more about Christmas and New Year menus, please contact restaurantreservations. mnh@belmond.com

The Garden Café

Franschhoek locals Darielle Robertson and Johann van Zyl have recently opened The Garden Café, Bakery & Wine Bar for locals and visitors to enjoy seven days a week!

The venue is a perfect fit for what these two entrepreneurs envisioned. The garden creates a calm and laid back environment with tables under the trees where kids can explore the garden maze and run free. It is a space for locals to come and enjoy a relaxing breakfast, brunch, lunch or sundowners with the whole family.

The Garden Café promises to be THE perfect spot to enjoy your summer days with an all day breakfast menu. Items include, French toast croissant with maple syrup, bacon & berries and for those wanting lunch, the salmon or hummus Poke bowls, hamburgers and steak and chips will tick all the boxes.And what is a day out in the winelands without wine?

The duo has partnered with Top Wine Roots as they open their wine tasting room within The Garden Café venue – a winning formula! Customers can enjoy beers, and cocktails too!

The Garden Café venue has it all … casual and fun with delicious food and wine – and as the owners put it … this is their happy place – and they hope it becomes yours too!

The Garden Café will be open 08h00-17h00 daily and later on a Friday for Sundowners.

Contact +27 (0)76 708 8827

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

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CALENDAR

Join fynbos fundi, Nicky Michell, from Fabulous Fynbos for a fun morning creating your own festive wreaths at our wreath making workshop. After a fantastic wreath-making session, a harvest style lunch will be served. R1000 per person, includes all materials, welcome drink and lunch.

Wine prizes from Franschhoek Cellar for the top three teams. R150pp Wednesday 15 December 18h30.

DAILY OYSTER & BUBBLY HAPPY HOUR AT GRANDE PROVENCE Or try our Oyster & Bubbly Pairing at R180pp for three oysters and three MCC bubbly all day everyday.

Advanced bookings not essential.

Enjoy the company of your loved ones, lounging under the trees on lush green lawns with a hearty spread of delicious festive eats, treats and award-winning wines. R1120 per double basket | R285 kids basket – includes festive basket, a gift per person, live music and gratuity.

SUMMER LUNCHES

SUNSET DINNERS

Daily from 16 December – Enjoy unrestricted views over the Franschhoek valley. With alfresco dining options, incredible views, exceptional cuisine and delicious wines, La Petite Ferme is an ideal places for summer lunches with family and friends.

Open for lunch from 12h00-16h00 (kitchen closes at 14h30) Sat-Tues till 15 Dec.

Enjoy spectacular views, delicious food and incredible wines at La Petite Ferme, Franschhoek oldest and most iconic restaurant.

Bookings 021 876 3016 or reception@lapetite.co.za

Bookings 021 876 3016 or reception@lapetite.co.za

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AT LA PETITE FERME

Daily 16h00-18h00 Six oysters & bubbly R180pp

FESTIVE PICNIC

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Open Monday – Sunday from 18h00-22h00 daily (kitchen closes for last orders at 20h30)

WEEKENDS

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Ten couples, or teams of two, get to test their film knowledge against each other in seven fun-filled rounds.

BOOKINGS www.franschhoektheatre.co.za

INFO www.boschendal.com

LUNCH AT LA MOTTE

HARVEST TABLE AT

Enjoy a more relaxed lunch experience at La Motte with Chef Eric’s à la carte menu giving a fresh and modern interpretation to authentic “plaaskos”. Enjoy seasonal treats and your favourite wines in the beautiful gardens as well as the spacious and secure environment of the Restaurant.

11h30-15h30

DRIVE IN CINEMA

The popular Harvest Table is back at Leopard’s Leap! Complementing the juicy cuts from the Rotisserie, the delicious variety of seasonal sides and salads are back for the ultimate relaxed and familyfriendly lunch-time experience!

11h00-16h00

Boschendal re-ignited the magic of the big screen – bring blankets, the family or favourite ones and come enjoy watching the stars of the silver screen under the stars.

Book diner at the deli, a picnic basket to enjoy, or indulge at once of the various concession stand on the evening. The perfect end of week escape on the working farm. Check out www.boschendal.com for screening dates, prices and more.

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DISCOVER EXQUISITE WINES AND VIEWS Scan the code to discover more.

You can expect more than just exquisite wines at Franschhoek Cellar, a place that combines the charms of leisurely country life with the elegance of a world-class venue.

Dine alfresco in our fabulous garden, sip wine while you enjoy the view, or taste artisanal beer in our bistro & beer garden. If you’re looking to host the most memorable occasion, we also have a selection of unique event venues to choose from. www.franschhoekcellar.co.za.

This festive season...

We will be hosting Wagyu Braai & Wagyu Burger Experience events for everyone to enjoy!

We do all the work, you and your guests can sit back relax and enjoy an afternoon with fresh air, great views, mouth-watering meals & live entertainment.

We have Wagyu cattle feeding and horseback riding for the kids. Our Deli is open from Tuesday to Sunday, where you can shop our Wagyu Beef Products, grab a Coffee or some delicious beer on tap.

All Wagyu Experience Events require bookings.

All Event news and details can be found on our website.

Bookings: 082 336 4513 karen@thewagyu.co.za www.thewagyu.co.za

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Festive Season at Grande Provence DINE

With stunning vineyard & mountain views, our open airy lunch spaces at the Restaurant & Deli are truly something to look forward to.

Restaurant opening times Mon-Sat 11h30-20h30 (last seating), Sun 11h30-16h30 Deli opening times Mon-Sun 09h00-16h00 Summer picnics from 11h30-16h00 at R600 per double | R350 per single basket Pre-paid bookings essential.

TASTING ROOM

Cheers to tastings, pairings and great cellar door promotions!

Join Grande Provence Tasting Room, Mon-Sun 10h30-18h00 for a variety of wine tastings and pairings.

Cellar door specials: Grande Provence Merlot: Buy 2 cases get 1 free Grande Provence Sauvignon Blanc: Buy 2 cases get 1 free Angels Tears Sauvignon Blanc: R60 per bottle Everyday: Oyster & Bubbly Happy Hour R180 for 6 Oysters and a glass of bubbly.

STAY

The Owners Cottage with its five-star grading offers luxurious en-suite accommodation. Book your stay from R4900 per room, per night inclusive of breakfast and selected estate activities.

FESTIVE OFFERINGS

24 Dec: Lunch – a la carte festive menu, Dinner – set menu 25 Dec: Lunch OR dinner –set menu incl coffee, petit four, gift and entertainment 26 Dec: Lunch OR dinner – two courses at R395pp, OR three courses at R495pp, Boxing day braai at the Deli 31 Dec 2021: Restaurant closed for lunch.

Platters and picnics available at the Deli 31 Dec 2021: New Years Eve Dinner – set menu with coffee and petit fours and live entertainment 1 Jan 2022: New Year’s Day Lunch – two courses at R395pp OR three courses at R495pp at the Restaurant or Festive Picnic Lunch at the Deli. Dinner closed. reservations@grandeprovence.co.za +27 (0)21 876 8600 · www.grandeprovence.co.za

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Art Meets Wine

NORVAL FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ARTISTIC PROGRAMME AT THE MANOR HOUSE, BOSCHENDAL WINE ESTATE

Norval Foundation is proud to announce a formal partnership with Boschendal Wine Estate with an aim to reach audiences in the Cape Winelands. Norval Foundation’s artistic programme, collection of twentieth and twenty-first century art and specialized art related retail will find a second home in Boschendal’s nineteenth-century manor house and the surrounding grounds. The collaboration is significant for both Norval Foundation and Boschendal, placing innovation, creativity, education and an appreciation and celebration for local culture at the heart of the estate.

The artistic programme, displayed in the manor house, will contrast the history of the site with contemporary practices that captivate and challenge, providing a nuanced experience for visitors. Norval Foundation’s Homestead Collection—featuring artists from across Africa and with a strong representation of Southern African artists—will form the basis of the first year of programming with exhibitions rotating every three to four months. Opening with a selection of work by visual activist Zanele Muholi (born 1972) from their ongoing photographic series Somnyama Ngonyama (meaning ‘Hail, the Dark Lioness’), the exhibition will be on view for four months and organized into thematic groupings.

Concurrent to the exhibitions inside, a series of sculptures

will be sited immediately around the manor house, continuing the dialogue between past and present with work by Kyle Morland displayed alongside two sculptures

by Edoardo Villa.

The art retail section will launch with unique ceramics by designer and sculptor Githan Coopoo designed specifically for Boschendal, as well as a selection of art publications.

Under the guidance of heritage specialists and in advance of the opening in December, the manor house is being sensitively restored and shaped for exhibitions and retail purposes. ATC architects are building temporary structures inside the historic building to facilitate the new identity. The drawing room will be transformed

into a gallery. The historic kitchen and bedroom will include a thoughtful refitting for retail purposes. The dining and reception rooms will undergo discreet upgrades to their lighting and flooring, preserving original detailing, and acting as additional spaces for the display of artwork. Consultations with specialists from Cape Heritage are ongoing and form the basis of this transformation, prioritizing the preservation of the manor house. Alongside these renovations, landscaping of the grounds will take place over the next two years, featuring indigenous plants and drawing upon the original plans for the gardens. Admission free. www.norvalfoundation.org | www.boschendal.com

Festive at Boschendal

This Festive Season, Boschendal invites you to relax, reconnect and revel in the joy of the season with loved ones and friends. Weekends see music picnics complete with live music from local bands setting the laid-back holiday tempo.

The farm’s soil-to-fork philosophy is evident in every basket and guests can expect to be delighted by fresh, seasonal and hyper local ingredients weaved into the most tempting of dishes.

For the loved ones and the lovers, the Drive-in Cinema offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy a night under the stars, with a stellar line-up that includes family favourites like the Grinch and Black Panther. There are also two Rose Garden open-air cinema experiences on 22 and 27 December. Book your picnic basket and enjoy the range of eats and treats also available at every show.

Boschendal has a special Christmas tree installation this year that truly pays homage to its commitment to sustainability and the creation of a circular economy that cares for the earth. A four meter tree has been installed and as decoration, Boschendal’s very own 1685 Collection wine bottles have been recycled to provide the décor and leaves.

Visit the tree in the main Werf area and be sure to snap a pic of this eco-endeavour.

The much anticipated NorvalXBoschendal art collaboration is also open to the public from the 3rd of December daily.

This creative celebration of South African art and artists is a first of its kind and opens with a selection of local artists including Zanele Muholi and sculptures by Kyle Morland and Edoardo Villa. The exhibitions will rotate and many more exciting talks and tours are being planned to celebrate this artistic endeavour in the Cape Winelands.

Entrance is complimentary and the exhibitions are within and around the renovated Boschendal Manor House. The festive season is a treat on the farm this year and you are invited to come and explore and discover more – from culinary delights to creative pursuits. www.boschendal.com

Introducing Picnic Feasts at La Roche Estate!

Come relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings at La Roche Estate. Discover the Robertsvlei Valley with an authentic, premium picnic experience – a fully setup picnic feast table on arrival with blankets and pillows, set either amongst the Pinot Noir vineyards, by the iconic Rock or overlooking the Sanctuary dam.

Some delicious items on the menu include freshly baked bread, home-made basil pesto, bobotie meatballs, charcuterie, smoked salmon and cucumber bites and a bottle of Cap Classique.

Enquire at info@larocheestate.com for the full menu option and bookings. www.larocheestate.com

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10 Years of Table Mountain New7Wonder Accolade

In 2011, Table Mountain was named by more than 500 million voters globally as the latest of the “New7Wonders” of nature. The honorable award has played a key role in drawing scores of local and international tourists to Table Mountain, enabling the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) to grow in its ability to provide visitors with a world class cableway experience.

In that time, the cableway has seen significant upgrades in technology, transformation, and sustainability. This year, TMACC reflects on how the New7Wonder accolade has positioned Table Mountain as one of the top travel attractions globally and how this has impacted tourism in Cape Town and the Western Cape.

led TMACC to implement innovative measures to enhance convenience for visitors. Using a cloud-based system, TMACC visitors can purchase tickets and store digitally on their mobile devices. TMACC also introduced its Fast Track service in November, which allows visitors to skip the queue to a cable car on arrival.

Since 2011, over nine million local and international tourists visited the top of Table Mountain.

As of June this year, TMACC’s staff complement consisted of 90 women out of 165 employees in total, playing their part in improving the number of women, as well as people with disabilities, in the overall tourism workplace.

In 2013, TMACC placed seven large photo frames throughout Cape Town for unique photo opportunities for tourists to support the New7Wonders of Nature campaign.

Perfectly framed in the backdrop and as a direct link to New7Wonders, the seven frames also resemble tributes to the other seven wonders of nature across the globe.

The implementation of lockdown measures in 2020 has

empowers employees to reach their full potential through skills development initiatives. In terms of environmental practices, TMACC has also been carbon neutral since 2016, and continues to reduce its water usage and energy consumption. www.tablemountain.net

TMACC’s efforts at responsible tourism – incorporating the three pillars of environmental, social and economic responsibility – are designed to uphold its social responsibility by offering concession tickets to those in need. Through its Siyafundisa training and development programme, it also

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ON OUR RADAR

TWO NEW RESTAURANTS BY THE LA COLOMBE GROUP

HERO EAU DE TOILETTE FOR MEN

Scot Kirton, Chef Proprietor of the La Colombe Group of restaurants, has announced the imminent opening of two new restaurants at the iconic V&A Waterfront. Situated in the beautiful Pierhead Building, guests will be welcomed to Unforgettable ocean-side fine dining at PIER Restaurant and Casual fine-dining at The Waterside Restaurant with each offering a different, but equally exceptional, dining experience. These two restaurants will offer diners an opportunity to escape to the tranquility of waterside dining – with the iconic views that have made this attraction so famous worldwide.

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NORVAL FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE ZANZIBARI IRMA STERN YEARS

An exhibition focusing on a small body of significant works produced by Irma Stern during her two stays in Zanzibar and the period surrounding 1939-1945.

Exhibiting until 28 March 2022 Gallery 1 www.norvalfoundation.org

THE VIBRANCY OF CAPE TOWN IN A BOTTLE

Inspired by the city of Cape Town, the new Cape Portrait range from Durbanville Hills captures the sensory melting pot of the city and its people.

Wine of Origin Cape Town, the Cape Portrait wines reflect the unique sights, sounds and pulse of the city. Choose the Cape Portrait Red 2020 – a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz or the Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc blend, the Cape Portrait White – a perfect partner to the South African outdoor summer lifestyle.

Available online from www. durbanvillehills.co.za

A TASTE OF LA DOLCE VITA! Distilled in Ravenna in the north of Italy, Ginato gins are made using the finest ingredients sourced from the best growing areas in the country.

What’s special about them is that they are made with grapes (not commonly used in gin). These Italian varietals together with the distiller’s skill and combination of core ingredients – juniper and citrus, are responsible for Ginato’s distinctive flavours –the very spirito d’Italia.

The tasty new expression from the Ginato family, and just in time for summer and ideal for all occasions! www.ginatogin.com

CONSTELLATIONS

MAGICAL FIRESIDE ENCOUNTERS UNDER A STARRY SKY

Spier, in association with Third World Bunfight, presents the second iteration of Constellations, a multi-layered outdoor presentation that will take place along the banks of the Eerste Rivier until 18 December 2021. Constellations is is a sensorial, cultural encounter with strangers and nature, aimed to enchant. Arrival at 19h30. Tickets R180 pp and incl. a glass of Spier wine. www.webtickets.co.za

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