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…)
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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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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…)
Shock ranking on 51-100 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, South Africa drops out of Top 50 list!
Tuesday 28th March 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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It was a shock to see today that none of our country’s top restaurants have made the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, with both The Test Kitchen and La Colombe named today in the 51 – 100 ranking list, announced a week ahead of the 2017 World’s 50 Best Restaurant ceremony in Melbourne next Wednesday! (more…)
JAN Restaurant in Nice awarded 2017 one Michelin star, does SA proud! Start of a French Food experience!
Monday 13th February 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Today I depart on a two-week eating tour of France, continuing my World’s 50 Best Restaurant journey I began in New York and London in July last year. There is no more exciting start to my culinary trip than dinner at JAN restaurant in Nice on Wednesday, given that it has just been awarded the 2017 Michelin one-star rating. In February 2016 owner Jan-Hendrik van Der Westhuizen did our country proud, in becoming the first South African chef to own a Michelin-star restaurant. (more…)
The Inside Guide ‘The 10 Best Restaurants in Cape Town 2017’ misleads!
Tuesday 24th January 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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When I saw a link on Facebook to an article ‘10 Best Restaurants in Cape Town 2017′ I was intrigued enough to read it. I found it an interesting reflection of restaurant and chef politics, in that ’14 of SA’s top chefs‘ fed back where ‘they go for a bite when they are not whipping up feasts in their own kitchens’. (more…)
12 Apostles Sweet Service and Spill Brand Communications Sour Service Awards!
Friday 25th November 2016 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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The Sweet Service Award goes to the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa and its Food & Beverage Manager Hilton Ruch, who assisted me in getting a table inside the Café Grill, when the staff had said that only outside tables were available. He also personally made two dry cappuccinos for me, and then offered to find a slice of chocolate cake, which offer I did not decline! When I requested the bill, the staff said that it had been taken care of! I have been impressed in the past with Hilton walking the hotel’s restaurant and bar floors, checking on all the facilities it offers. (more…)
Little interference in making Springfield wines, focus on pH and balance of its wines!
Wednesday 23rd November 2016 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Yesterday I attended two tastings of the Robertson-based Springfield Estate wines at OpenWine Pair Shop on Wale Street, a central tasting facility offering a selection of South African wines. I was impressed with the personality of co-owner Jeanette Bruwer, which came through in the evening tasting in particular! She introduced her wines in a consumer-friendly fun and natural manner. (more…)
Chef David Higgs’ Marble live-fire restaurant finally ready to polish its marbles!
Tuesday 16th August 2016 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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After a number of promised opening dates, delayed due to construction hiccups, Chef David Higgs finally opens his Marble restaurant in Rosebank in Johannesburg today. (more…)
Restaurant Review: Daniel old-school French icon, Michelin 2 star!
Monday 18th July 2016 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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It was on Facebook that Jacqui Jones, now living in New York, saw that I was in the city, and invited me to join her and partner James for dinner at New York icon restaurant Daniel last week. Daniel is a Michelin two star restaurant, and is Relais & Chateaux accredited. (more…)
Breath of fresh air at Allée Bleue in Franschhoek, Blue Owl soaring!
Tuesday 24th May 2016 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Allée Bleue has new heads of wine and hospitality, and I met with them yesterday to find out about their proposed changes at the estate, which is on the outskirts of Franschhoek. The dedication of the new managers is giving new energy to Allée Bleue. (more…)
