Franschhoek Life- May 2019

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Long awaited Hey Joe Brewing Co. has finally opened its doors! The team of beer enthusiasts are elevating the standards of beer brewing in SA by doing things differently and bringing beer drinkers a unique experience. This Belgian inspired, destination brewery with focus on family and fun, and artisan style of beer brewing, makes it well worth a visit!

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The Franschhoek Valley is hosting the Franschhoek Literary Festival this month and visitors can look forward to informal discussions, spirited debates, one-on-one conversations and occasional talks. Fringe events include writing workshops and discussion groups, theater performances and contemporary and classical music concerts.

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FOOD & DRINK

Inspired by Heritage

With a delicious seasional menu – a visit to La Petite Ferme for lunch or dinner is a must.

New Autumn menu from 12 March · Restaurant times: Lunch 12h00-15h00, Dinner 18h30-21h00 For more info or bookings please contact La Petite Ferme on 021 876 3016 or reception@lapetiteferme.co.za or visit the website www.lapetiteferme.co.za

Raise Your Glass Twice Hey Joe Brewing Company has finally opened and word among the locals is that it was well worth the wait! This Belgian-inspired, destination brewery with a focus on family and fun, expresses its culture through their artisan style of beer brewing.

Hey Joe Beer is ‘hands on’ brewed in a 1961 copper brewhouse imported all the way from; yes you guessed it, Belgium! The former ‘Halve Maan’ copper brewhouse is now installed in the abbey-styled brewery where an exciting array of Belgian-inspired beer is brewed.

The Taproom is designed to offer an up-close experience of the brewhouse while you are encouraged to taste the core range of 4 beers: Witbier, Spéciale Belge, Farmhouse Saison and Blonde.

Tastings, as well as tap beer by the glass are on offer.

The Hey Joe team take an educative stance when explaining the beers and the processes involved. If you want to learn a thing or two about beer making, visit the taproom and feel free to ask as many questions as you like.

Not just incredible beer, but also top-notch food prepared by Chef Nicola Spilsbury, has patrons salivating! Nicola has created a delicious menu that is not only inspired by the Belgians but incorporates the Hey Joe core range of beers too. Vegetarians and children and even well-behaved furry kids, are catered for and welcomed at Hey Joe. They even have an alcohol-free beer made especially for dogs. Ask for Hond Bier!

The brewery accommodates groups of all sizes. The full-service kitchen and restaurant are open 7 days a week from 11h00 – 19h00 (kitchen closes at 17h00).

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LIFESTYLE

Margot Janse is Making a Difference

A BIG difference. Her passion project, Isabelo was born in 2009, because “no child can learn on an empty stomach”.

With the help of a dietitian, Margot developed a highly nutritious muffin recipe. Every Friday would see her baking and delivering muffins to a small local playschool with 70 hungry children. This proved so popular and with the help of some generous donations supply was increased to over 100 children in two different preschools, five days a week!

A successful fundraising dinner in The Netherlands in 2011 was the start to feeding warm, nutritious lunches to 185 children across three schools. All the meals were prepared by Margot’s kitchen with her team at the The Tasting Room restaurant.

Isabelo started funding the Kusasa Breakfast Club, feeding 1100 primary school children in Franschhoek, porridge, fruit and milk every school day.

By April 2017, a big change was on the cards and after 21 years as Executive Chef of The Tasting Room, Chef Margot left this role and moved Isabelo into her house where the garage became the distribution centre for all the food. Today, Isabelo uses a catering company in Cape Town that make the meals for the 200 pre-school children. Milk, fruit, porridge and a lot of eggs are delivered to her house and with help from The Kusasa Project the daily food deliveries are executed.

In February of this year, Margo put together an incredible event in Brussels, where Belgium’s capital city welcomed 25 international chefs to cook together in in aid of Isabelo.

Three top Brussels restaurants, Bon Bon, Bozar and Le Chalet de La Foret welcomed chefs from across the globe for a 10-course menu. The chefs included, among others Pascal Barbot of L’Astrance, Mauro Colagreco of Mirazur, Rodolfo Guzman of Borago, Virgilio Martinez of Central Lima and Alain Passard of L’Arpege. All proceeds from the night went to Isabelo, Feeding Hungry Minds.

The Isabelo project has proven to be awe-inspiring and has surpassed all expectations.

If you would like to contribute to Isabelo and make a difference contact isabelocharity@gmail.com or visit www.isabelocharity.com for more information.

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In 2014, Margot raised more funds by running the Cape Town Marathon. This, along with contributions

from suppliers etc., went towards the upgrading of the kitchens at Dalubuhle and Wes-Eind Primary Schools.

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In her own words, “Every morning I would drive to my restaurant The Tasting Room (Le Quartier Français, Franschhoek) and turn left at the bottom of the road.

Within a kilometer I would be in my beautiful kitchen, working with the best produce. If I turned right at the bottom of my road and travel 1 kilometer I would get to the middle of the township, surrounded by poverty and hunger with children who go to school on empty stomachs. The difference is too vast; I had to do something to start making a difference.”

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Franschhoek Mother’s Day Breakaway at Grande Provence

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Treat your mom like a queen this Mother’s Day and spoil her with a Franschhoek breakaway and elegant luncheon at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate on Sunday, 12 May 2019.

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The Restaurant at Grande Provence is going all out with a three-course set menu including a glass of bubbly on arrival and a special gift for mom.

Your wishes have been answered we will now be open for evenings

This culinary indulgence begins with an enticing amuse bouche of beetroot jelly ravioli before you tuck into a choice of cured yellowtail or ox tongue served with pickles and sweet mustard. Culinary gems to choose from as a main course are beef wellington and confit rainbow trout. The star of the dessert selection is the pineapple cake with coconut lime sorbet, or try the lemon pound cake with olive oil ice cream & blueberries.

There’s a special menu for vegetarians starting with heirloom tomato & mozzarella bavarois followed by a wild mushroom risotto, and pineapple cake with coconut lime sorbet.

A delicate peppermint macaron petit four brings the lunch to a delightful close.

R495 per person. Pre-payment is required to secure your booking.

If you really want to go the extra-mile, make a weekend of it and take advantage of the Grande Provence Winter Heartland accommodation offer.

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For bookings, call Tel: 021 876 8600 or e-mail reservations@grandeprovence.co.za.

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FOOD & DRINK

Unwind at Rickety Bridge this Winter

Perched on the slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains with sweeping views of the valley, Rickety Bridge Winery is a popular destination for those seeking a true Cape winelands experience. So why not take advantage of Rickety Bridge’s winter special and enjoy a wonderful break at this historic Franschhoek estate. Featuring an award-winning winery, bistrostyle restaurant, two heritage guesthouses and a renowned wedding venue a mere 3km from Franschhoek.

You can book a 1-night stay, for two people sharing, for only R1950.00 at Basse Provence or R2500.00 at the Manor House at Rickety Bridge and receive the following: · Full breakfast · Complimentary wine tasting · Complimentary starter with every main meal ordered during lunch · Complimentary bottle of wine · 10 % off any wine sales The only question on your mind should be: Basse Provence comfort or Manor House luxury?

Basse Provence was built in 1885. This historic Cape Dutch country house is situated across the Franschhoek river on the Rickety Bridge’s neighbouring sister-estate – offering a private sanctuary from the daytime activities. With just

seven en-suite rooms, kitted out with air-conditioning, select DStv channels, minibars and free Wi-Fi, not to mention majestic views of the vineyards and towering mountains.

accommodation@ricketybridge.com or 021 876 2994.

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The Manor House has all the character of a historic Cape Dutch home – from classic furniture and high woodbeamed ceilings to a large country kitchen and cozy lounge (complete with a warming fireplace). Yet it still provides guests with the feeling of being somewhere special. In addition to the beautiful tasting room – where visitors can sample a selection of the estate wines – The Rickety Bridge Manor House is home to three en-suite rooms that offer the ultimate comfort throughout your stay.

The winter special offer is valid for stays during 1 May - 30 September 2019. Book your winter breakaway on

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Day Spa &Wellnesst Retreat MEETS EXCELLENCE

Unwind and rejuvenate at the Lanzerac Spa, a sought-after wellness retreat and relaxation hideaway. Relax the senses and let the harmony and tranquillity of this majestic valley gently restore the body and mind.

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EVENTS & FESTIVALS

The Franschhoek Literary Festival Raising the Bar in 2019

Established in 2007, the Franschhoek Literary Festival, a non-profit organization, continues to delight festival goers each year. In doing so it raises funds for local community and school libraries and training and placing assistant school librarians, through the FLF Library Fund.

Set in the magnificent Franschhoek Valley, home to some of South Africa’s top chefs, award winning wineries and boutique hotels, the events take place in a variety of village venues within a few minutes’ walk of each other, creating a vibrant ambience in the streets buzzing with book-lovers.

The emphasis is on informal discussions and spirited debates between several writers with a chairperson, or oneon-one conversations and occasional talks.

What makes up the event? Over one hundred and fifty writers, chairs, and subject matter specialists; more than one-hundred events, a tiny staff contingent, a seemingly tireless group of dedicated volunteers and truly supportive sponsor – Porcupine Ridge Wines, from Boekenhoutskloof.

Porcupine Ridge wines were launched in 1996 and have grown to be one of the most recognised wine brands in South Africa. Located in the Franschhoek Valley, Porcupine Ridge has always taken a keen interest in the development of the town, and so it made perfect sense to support the Franschhoek Literary Festival when the opportunity arose.

Aiming to bring together a broad cross-section of South African writers and international authors, the festival promises to inspire, inform and challenge audiences. There is something for everyone as fringe events include writing workshops and discussion groups, poetry, theater performances and contemporary and classical music concerts. The heady mix of literature, politics and current affairs, special interest, poetry, creativity, light reading, humour and controversy is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

This year’s highlights include writing and visual storytelling workshops; a wide selection of events to help you make sense of your political and environmental concerns; loads of murder and crime, romance and rich local fiction; history, abundant wildlife, humour and humanity. Expect to rub shoulders with the likes of Simon Sebag Montefiore (Written in History), Heather Morris (The Tattooist of Auschwitz), Zapiro and Mike Wills (WTF), Chike Frankie Edozien (Lives of Great Men), Ingrid Winterbach (The Troubled Times of Magrieta Prinsloo), Rutendo Tavengerwei (The Colours that

Blind), plus a host of other fascinating authors and panel chairs both new and renowned.

If you love reading, writing, eating, expanding your mind and/ or chilling with a glass of your favourite Porcupine Ridge vino, the Franschhoek Literary Festival 2019 is the place to be.

The Festival runs from 17 to 19 May 2019 and is preceded by the Book Week for Young Readers. Starting at 10h00 and ending at 17h00, up to nine one-hour events run concurrently with half an hour between each (except where otherwise stated).

Browse through the programme at www.flf.co.za and familiarise yourself with the authors before heading off to www.webtickets.co.za to buy your tickets. in association with

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LIFESTYLE & EVENTS

The Mentors: Pioneering Wines, Inspired by the Vines

SITUATED on the outskirts of Paarl, the vast KWV production cellars are, at 24 hectares, the largest single winery in the southern hemisphere, producing upwards of 15 million litres of wine each year. Yet hidden away beneath the sea of warehouse roofs and rows of massive fermentation tanks you’ll find a special corner of this award-winning cellar; a tiny space of small tanks and hand-labelled barrels. This is the home of The Mentors.

Since its launch in 2006, The Mentors range has established itself as one of the most sought-after premium brands in the South African wine landscape. Built around a philosophy of expressing terroir and pioneering new wines and wine-making techniques, it’s a portfolio that showcases the founding philosophy of KWV, and the rich history and depth of expertise at one of South Africa’s leading wine producers.

Winemaker Izele van Blerk, is renowned for pushing the boundaries and experimenting with different coopers techniques.

The insights from this unique cellar, often home to postgraduate oenology students trialling pioneering new winemaking techniques, were initially put to use in KWV’s extensive range of wines. But the winemaking team soon realised that the boundary-breaking approach in The Mentors cellar was leading to remarkable terroir-driven wines that deserved their own spotlight. Though the first wines were bottled in 2006, it was in 2009 that The Mentors range took flight.

While a permanent portfolio of eight wines – Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Noir, Petit Verdot, Pinotage, Orchestra and Canvas – are released under The Mentors label each year, Van Blerk and the winemaking team have the enviable freedom of pursuing innovative new varietals and blends from every harvest.

Each year they take their cue from the vineyards of the Cape winelands, in deciding which wines deserve a space in The Mentors cellar.

With the vineyards providing the inspiration for each vintage, being guided by the very essence of each site – and expressing it in the cellar – is the driving philosophy behind this terroir-driven selection. The winemakers work closely with KWV’s viticultural team, led by Chief Viticulturist Marco Ventrella, to understand each and every vineyard.

There is also an unwavering commitment to quality in The Mentors cellar, with meticulous attention to detail from pressing time to punch-downs, fermentation approach to barrel selections.

The art of blending is a key consideration in The Mentors cellar, and the winemakers pour enormous effort into retaining the guiding character of each vineyard, while ensuring the final blend is greater than the sum of its parts. Their success is evident in the two red blends in The Mentors range: the enigmatic Rhône-Style Canvas, and classical Bordeaux-style Orchestra.

The permanent range is complemented by an everchanging line-up of exclusive limited-releases each year, the choice of cultivar reflecting, simply, what has been the best performer in the vineyards that year.

Exceptional. It’s a word that has long defined The Mentors, and for Van Blerk it’s a process of constant refinement. A process of discovering new ways to express the remarkable vineyards of the Western Cape winelands, and translating the inspiration of the vine into the bottle.

Just as the range evolves with each harvest, so 2018 will mark a subtle adjustment of The Mentors packaging, with revamped labelling and a switch from screw cap closures to high-quality cork.

The Mentors tasting experience at the KWV Wine Emporium has also been reimagined, with a duo of tasting journeys on offer. For the hungry, four wines from The Mentors range have been paired with artisan pies handmade in a local bakery, the perfect showcase for these food-friendly premium wines. Expect the likes of The Mentors Chenin Blanc alongside a chicken curry pasticcio, or The Mentors Canvas paired with a proudly South African bobotie pie.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Pairing is equally inventive, with handcrafted chocolates unlocking new layers of flavour, from herbaceous notes in The Mentors Orchestra to the inspired pairing of gooseberry-infused white chocolate with The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc.

KWV Wine Emporium is situated at Kohler Street, Paarl.

For more information call 021 807 3007/8 or visit the website www.kwvwineemporium.co.za.

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ANOTHER TWENTY POPULAR PIANO SOLOS Saturday 18 May 7:00 pm Sunday 19 May 1:00 pm Enjoy a unique Franschhoek experience with a dinner or lunch and concert performance combined. Pianist Christopher Duigan plays 'Another Twenty Popular Piano Solos’ including popular classics by Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy and Liszt.

Booking essential: Cafe Bon Bon at La Petite Dauphine 021 876 3936

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INTRODUCING THE GRAFF LESEDI LA RONA 302.37 CARATS A RECORD BREAKING JEWEL – The largest, highest colour, highest clarity diamond ever graded by the GIA and the largest square emerald cut diamond in history was unveiled at the CTICC last week. From discovery to completion, the process of analysing, cutting and polishing the Graff Lesedi La Rona took over 18 months.

Found at the Lucara Karowe mine in Botswana, the 1,109 carat rough diamond was the largest gem quality rough diamond discovered in over 100 years and the second largest ever found. www.graff.com

ROCHE BOBOIS @ DECOREX CAPE TOWN

ALLÉE BLEUE WINE ESTATE – THE L’AMOUR TOUJOURS 2015

Roche Bobois will be present at the DECOREX CAPE TOWN show in collaboration with the Mariano Rossouw studio. View some of the most outstanding pieces of the Globe trotter collection exclusively designed by Marcel Wanders, for Roche Bobois. Interior designers and the Mariano Rossouw team, will be on hand to welcome you.

1-5 May, at the Cape Town International Convention centre www.reedexpoafrica.co.za/decorex

JUST GOOD GRUB

The estate’s flagship red, the Allée Bleue L’Amour Toujours 2015 is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot and it truly is the perfect accompaniment to rich and delectable winter dishes such as oxtail potjie with jacket sweet potatoes.

Already hot on the Cape Town restaurant scene is Grub & Vine

by Chef Mat Manning. Serving refined bistro-style fare, in a relaxed, contemporary space.

The seasonal menu changes regularly and the wine list features some of South Africa’s most respected producers.

Make sure to also visit The Chef’s Studio – a working kitchen as well as a dining area.

The space features a number of sleek cooking stations for guests to get busy, a communal dining table as well as a private dining room, where Matt and his team plan to host experiential dining events, cooking demos, corporate and private functions.

Available in limited quantities of 12 bottles per client from the Allée Bleue tasting room at R250 each or from selected boutique retail outlets, hotels & restaurants nationwide it is worth noting that the 2014 vintage collected the farm’s inaugural 5-star Platter’s award at the 2019 Platter’s Awards Ceremony, last year. www.alleebleue.co.za

“No-nonsense, good grub.

Beautiful produce and honest cooking” www.grubandvine.co.za

ROCK–GOLD–LIGHT SCATTER PALETTE From charcoal to light aqua and off white – choose Romo design for colours and textures that will update any room from your lounge to the bedroom. For “must have” scatters and throws visit La Plantation – Bijoux Square, 60 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek. www.leplantation.co.za

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Carl von Bach creates a fascinating fusion of the elements characteristic of South Africa ROCK-GOLD-LIGHT ROCKS – a fascination with geological shapes & structures GOLD – symbolizing continuity, wisdom & purity LIGHT – inspires & radiates energy Inspired by his love of nature with a fascination for sculptures and designs made of various elements View his works at Manzart Gallery www.manzart.com www.franschhoeklife.co.za

ART & INTERIOR

Space is the Place 牛屄死了 AT EVERARD READ FRANSCHHOEK GALLERY

Lucinda Mudge’s new collection of slab built vases draw inspiration from the controversial relationship between China and Africa.

The powerful narratives from the Chinese immigrants and from the African communities with whom they interact are told using symbols and icons from the two cultures.

The Chinese text 牛屄死了 that appears in all the works literally translates as “fucking awesome to the point of death.”

Lucinda Mudge’s extraordinary vases are getting more complex and demanding with rich and intricate detailing yet beneath their glimmering, sparkling surfaces is a world both familiar and faintly, futuristically alien which simmers with paranoia and tension.

Lucinda Mudge is a contemporary South African artist working primarily in the medium of ceramics. She has work in major corporate and private collections nationally and internationally, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Guernsey, the Netherlands, Italy and Russia. Lucinda’s work was exhibited at the Guggenheim Bilbao, Spain, as part of the exhibition Making Africa (2015).

Please join us for the opening of Space is the Place by Lucinda Mudge on Saturday 27th of April, 11h00 at 20 Huguenot road, Franschhoek.

Exhibition concludes 20 May. For further information or a catalogue preview, contact the gallery. Gallery hours: 9h30 – 17h30 Monday – Sunday.

Contact 021 876 2446 fgallery@everard.co.za

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“PEACES OFF ME” BY ABE OPPERMAN AT ABE OPPERMAN GALLERY

Please join for the opening Friday 17th May 2019 at 18h00.

Exhibition runs 17.05.2019 to 12.06.2019.

Please join us for the opening Monday 1st May 2019 at 10h00. Exhibition runs 01.05.2019 / 1.06.2019. For a digital catalogue please email us info@abeopperman.com CONTACT 082 551 9708

LIGHTNESS FALLS, A GROUP EXHIBITION AT ART IN THE YARD IMAGE – `LIGHTNESS FALLS’, OIL ON LINEN 150 X 190 CM BY NIC DE JESUS

CONTACT 021 876 4280

www.abeopperman.co.za Abe Opperman Gallery, 11 Huguenot Str, Franschhoek

www.artintheyard.co.za The Yard, 38 Huguenot Str, Franschhoek

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LE PLANTATION DECOR

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082 855 2343 www.leplantation.co.za

Visit us at our retail showroom Bijoux Square, 60 Huguenot Street, Franschoek, Western Cape www.franschhoeklife.co.za

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AT BOSCHENDAL

Learn all about soil biology and the fundamentals of soil organisms with Megan McCarthy, Agro-ecologist & manager of the Werf Food Garden and Wendy Crawford, regenerative mixed farming practitioner.

R995 pp includes a light lunch.

CONTACT www.boschendal.com/events

AT FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR Hot off his European tour. Expect an intimate and warm show filled with the songs which have made their way into the ears and hearts of South African and International fans. Limited tickets – selling fast. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Join us for lunch, a snack & glass of wine at Franschhoek Cellar before the show (not included in ticket price). Starts at 15h00.

BOOKINGS 021 876 2086

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Grande Provence invites all art fanatics to join us for an open Gallery and 3 course art dinner. Be welcomed by knowledgeable curator, Pieter Lategan with canapes & bubbly inside the Gallery and a short introduction on the recent works of Jenny Groenewald, entitled ‘Sands Stories’.

The evening starts at 18h30 with open access to the Gallery until late. R495 pp. reservations@grandeprovence.co.za CONTACT 021 876 8600

BREAD BAKING WORKSHOP AT BOSCHENDAL

Learn all about bread baking from our master bakers in this fun weekend workshop. Led by Christiaan Campbell we take you through all aspects of baking sourdough, ciabatta, baguette and burger buns. Saturday 18th May & Sunday 19th May R1450 pp (excludes accommodation – all guests who book to stay on the farm will receive 25% discount on accommodation).

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MEET THE WINEMAKER AT MONT ROCHELLE

Sip on sought-after wines, paired with a 5-course menu at Miko restaurant as resident Winemaker at Mont Rochelle, Dustin Osborne, guides you through a selection of local and international wines.

19h00. R750 pp.

THE SHIRAZ & CHARCUTERIE FESTIVAL AT ANTHONIJ RUPERT WYNE

The perfect late Autumn outing, combining some of the country’s finest Shiraz wines paired with charcuterie from artisanal producers. Tickets costs R295 pp.

CONTACT www.boschendal.com/events

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OPENING EVENING ART DINNER AT GRANDE PROVENCE

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INSIGHTS INTO SOIL BIOLOGY

Celebrate your mom with lunch at Boschendal. Choose from a sharing feast at The Werf Restaurant or a traditional Cape buffet at Rhone Homestead. All mothers will receive a special gift.

Werf Restaurant | Adults R550 | Children (3-10yrs) R350.

Rhone Homestead | Adults R425 | Children (3-10yrs) R255.

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Join us on our Open Morning from 09h30 (for 10h00) to 12h00, together with your child/children, to experience the wonder of Early Childhood Education at Bridge House School and to find out more about Learning through Play, which includes pre-coding activities, Six Bricks and Kinderkinetics.

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BOOKINGS www.webtickets.co.za

TUESDAY

BRIDGE HOUSE PRE-PRIMARY OPEN MORNING

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TUESDAYS AT COL’CACCHIO Come enjoy the silver linings of winter with us! #EverySliceTellsAStory let us be a part of yours. Find us under the oaks at 66 Huguenot Road. Open 10am till late, 7 days a week. Call for reservations or any further information.

functions@montrochelle.virgin.com

66 Huguenot St. Franschhoek

BOOKINGS 021 876 2770

CONTACT 021 876 4222 www.franschhoeklife.co.za

SUNDAYS

FRIDAYS

FRIDAYS

CALENDAR

WINE TRIVIA EVENINGS

JAZZ ON FRIDAYS

REUBEN’S & CO CAFÉ

AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE

Please join us every Friday for Jazz at 17h30. Featuring the ever popular Derk Blaisse and Cape Dutch Connection band.

AT THE YARD

Want to learn more about wine? The Friday Wine Trivia Evenings brought to you by Cape Winelands Properties at L’Huguenot Venue & Vinoteque at Val de Vie Estate offers knowledge that is practical, hands-on and designed to build a foundation for future exploration. Booking is essential.R130 pp (incl. a complimentary glass of wine) May: 3, 17, 31 17h30-18h30.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a delicious Harvest Table at Reuben’s & Co Café at the Yard – Val de Vie Estate.

R250 pp. 11h00-15h00 (no a la carte menu available) Booking is essential.

Weather permitting.

Venue to be announced.

Follow us on www.facebook.com/ capedutchconnection

experience@lhuguenot.com

reservations@reubenscafe.co.za

MAY SUNDAY BANDS

AT THE FRANSCHHOEK STATION PUB 13H00-20H00 5th – Sam & Calla 12th – Tequila 19th – Professors 26th – Newton

BOOKINGS 021 863 6185

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BOOKINGS 084 232 4125

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SUNDAYS

BOOKINGS 021 876 8037

ANNI’S

WINTER SPECIAL AT BOVINE

Gourmet pancakes, mouth-watering Belgian waffles and steaming cappuccinos served on a wraparound veranda with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Open from 08h00 for breakfast.

Pancakes and waffles served from 10h30.

Join us for our winter special menu 2 courses R200 3 courses R250 All day, everyday from 2nd May 2019 (locals discount does not apply)

42 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek www.bovinerestaurant.co.za

CONTACT 021 876 3938

CONTACT 072 400 5062

CONTACT 021 205 3053

“LOCAL IS LEKKER”

BURGER SPECIAL

EVENTS.EXPERIENCES. LIFESTYLE.

For a limited period Franschhoek Country House is offering a “Local is Lekker” special available to South African residents only – spoil yourself at this luxurious boutique hotel where you can also book dinner at Monneaux.

Valid from May to August.

An everyday luxury to savour! Every day between 12h00-18h00 (except Tuesdays) – 250 g beef patty on a brioche roll, with smoked provolone cheese, pickled cucumber, homemade bacon, triplecooked potato wedges. Includes a glass of Pardonnay-Moi Cinsaut or Juliette Sauvignon Blanc only R120 pp.

For all advertising and editorial enquiries

www.fch.co.za/offers/

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CONTACT 021 876 3386

CONTACT 021 271 0379

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AT OLD ROAD WINE CO.

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TRAVEL

Our journeys change lives www.wilderness-safaris.com

Silversea Unveils the Most Elegant Ship Ever to Sail the Galapagos Italian whispered luxury combined with amazing expedition experience will redefine luxury in the destination.

throughout the ship, including spirits, champagne, and many varieties of wines.

Silver Origin will feature eight different suite categories to offer guests superlative comfort. Guests in every suite will enjoy the use of a private balcony, while certain suite categories will feature an innovative Horizon Balcony, which can convert to enclose the balcony with a floor-toceiling window. Selected suite categories will incorporate an ocean-view bathtub, and shower.

With culinary immersion offering a means to travel deeper into Ecuadorian culture, expert local chefs will take guests on a journey of culinary discovery in Silver Origin’s two dining venues: The Restaurant and The Grill – each of which will be able to accommodate all guests at full capacity.

Silver Origin will be one of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships ever built, thanks to state-of-the-art technology and solutions designed specifically for sailing the Galapagos Islands. Silver Origin will meet the highest standards of energy efficiency in the segment. The technological innovation of Silver Origin will complement Silversea’s significant efforts to make a positive impact on the natural and economic environment of the Galapagos Islands, including the cruise line’s contribution to the Floreana Island Ecological Restoration Project.

Silversea has been officially represented in South Africa since 1994 by Cruise Vacations. Bookings are not yet open for Silver Origin however, interested parties are welcome to register a request for travel via travel partner N.E.W.S. Travel in Franschhoek.

Silversea unveils new details of Silver Origin, the cruise line’s first ever destination-specific ship, which will unlock deep travel experiences for guests in the Galapagos Islands from the summer of 2020. One of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships ever and designed entirely with these unique islands in mind, Silver Origin will combine Silversea’s local destination expertise with the cruise line’s trademark level of luxury to offer guests the ultimate destination experience.

From summer 2020, the 100-passenger, all-suite Silver Origin will build on Silversea’s accrued know-how in the Galapagos Islands to form deeper connections between guests and the destination. In addition to the ship’s pioneering design and guests’ unique experiences ashore – which will be led by Silversea’s Expedition Team, who are certified by the National Park of the Galapagos –

this immersive concept will see guests enjoy Ecuadorian culture on board, through insightful content, including daily briefings, lectures, videos, and scientific information; authentic local cuisine, prepared by expert Ecuadorian chefs; and various other luxurious enhancements.

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An elegant lounge in which guests can socialize before and after excursions – Basecamp, will be among Silver Origin’s most innovative spaces. Connecting with the ship’s Zodiac embarkation area to represent the synergy between destination and ship, it will host educational activities, through which guests will be able to interact with the onboard Expedition Team to learn more about the rare wildlife, amazing landscapes and captivating history of the Galapagos Islands, before and after experiencing these attractions first-hand.

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