On Sunday I attended a Langtafel lunch in Langebaan, invited by The Good Life food truck owner Adele Maartens, at the Duinhuis home of Isabella Niehaus, food stylist and food and beverage market organizer. She organizes a Langtafel lunch once a month, and on Sunday the lunch was paired with Cederberg wines and beers. (more…)
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‘Kook en Geniet’-inspired lunch at the Langtafel in Langebaan served good cooking and enjoyment, paired with Cederberg wines!
Thursday 27th July 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Geometric Gin and Symmetry Botanical Tonics launched at The Gin Bar!
Wednesday 26th July 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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It fascinates me how the local Gin market is growing by leaps and bounds, and that new Gin producers see new gaps to launch their brands. On Monday I attended the launch of Cape Town’s newest Gin brand Geometric Gin and associated with it unique Symmetry Botanical Tonics. (more…)
MCQP hosts first ever Christmas in July Party, theme and venue for MCQP Party 2017 to be announced there!
Monday 24th July 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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For the first time in the history of the MCQP, a Christmas in July Party will be held, this Friday 28 July. At the Party the theme and the venue for the MCQP Party on 16 December will be announced. (more…)
Thrifty Sweet Service Award! Uber Sour Service Award!
Friday 21st July 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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The Sweet Service Award goes to Thrifty car rental in Durban city centre, for coming to my rescue when I had forgotten to bring along my driver’s licence when traveling in KZN last week. The company rules are that they cannot rent out cars without the driver’s license. I rented a car from the company eleven months ago, and was relieved when they were able to access a copy of my driver’s license from last year’s paperwork! (more…)
Restaurant Review: The Crazy Horse Gastro Pub Emporium brings UK grub to Cape Town!
Thursday 20th July 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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The Crazy Horse Gastro Pub Emporium opened its doors on popular Bree Street about three weeks ago, a genuine U.K. inspired restaurant serving popular British grub, in a menu designed by Chef Matt Manning. (more…)
Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine grows student chef number, to open pop-up Brunch!
Sunday 16th July 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Earlier this week I visited the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in Hilton, and I was delighted to meet the School’s second intake of twelve chef students, and to see how Chef Jackie Cameron and her School is flourishing. (more…)
The Gourmet Greek grows on Midlands Meander, adds The Blue Cow Deli!
Saturday 15th July 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Eleven months ago I visited the artisanal The Gourmet Greek cheese and yoghurt production facility on the Midlands Meander in KZN, meeting the hospitable Greek Dimitriades family. I returned to the cheesery on Thursday, and found that The Blue Cow Deli, which had opened eight months ago. (more…)
La Colombe appoints creative Pastry Chef André Steyn, raises the bar at the already excellent restaurant!
Tuesday 11th July 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Pastry Chef André Steyn joined La Colombe just over a week ago, having worked at Delaire Graff for over three years. He attracted my attention with his creative desserts as well as forest Amuse Bouche presented in a glass bowl whilst he worked at Delaire. The Chef once had a dream to become an architect, and it is our restaurant industry’s luck that his life path led him to cheffing. (more…)
‘Alive and Kicking’ documentary reflects comeback of Swing Dancing, premiere in Cape Town!
Sunday 9th July 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Swing dancing was a hit in the ‘Forties, but faded into obscurity. It is making a big comeback, and the new documentary ‘Alive and Kicking’ captures the joy of the vibrant and exhilarating dance! It premiered locally at the Labia Theatre last night. (more…)
Winter issue of SARIE KOS good enough to eat!
Saturday 8th July 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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SARIE KOS editor Herman Lensing is most creative in packaging his gift of the latest issue, which he has hand-delivered to me. The Winter issue is dressed in a paper jacket and filled with Winter warming food and drink ideas. (more…)
