Chef’s Table is one of the most highly regarded cooking series on television, Netflix having set the highest bar in two series to date, each featuring six world class chefs, as well as one focused on top chefs in France, with outstanding filming. Now it has released a Pastry series of four episodes, deliciously mouthwatering! (more…)
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Mon 16 Apr 2018
Netflix Chef’s Table new Pastry series mouthwatering sweet deliciousness, not all about Pastry!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chef’s Table, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, Michelin, Restaurant news, WhaleTales Blog
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Sat 14 Apr 2018
Flagstone SwitchBitch promotion winner plays on words with Flagstone Word of Mouth Viognier!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, SwitchBitch, WhaleTales Blog, Wine news
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The winner of the Flagstone SwitchBitch promotion is a family, Georgia Eccles Schoeman, her mother Patricia Eccles, and husband Robert Baerveldt, for their clever word play in motivating why they should win the Flagstone hamper of wines with cooler bag, and a copy of SwitchBitch. (more…)
Fri 13 Apr 2018
The Dairy Den Sweet Service Award; TELKOM Sour Service Award!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, Restaurant news, WhaleTales Blog
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The Sweet Service Award goes to The Dairy Den in Sea Point, a unique outlet selling the best ice creams as well as doughnuts. I try to restrict myself to one ice cream a week, but had not tried the doughnuts, when I met owner Tassia for the first time, introducing myself and congratulating her on how well run the outlet is, compared to a shaky start, which I had communicated to her telephonically. She insisted that I try a doughnut on the house, a delicious chocolate coated one with hundreds and thousands. (more…)
Thu 12 Apr 2018
Eat Out turns 20, announces yet another change to its restaurant awards, for 2018!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, Restaurant news, WhaleTales Blog
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On the eve of Eat Out’s 20th anniversary, the restaurant publication and Awards body has announced major changes to its restaurant awards for 2018. The restructuring follows the letting go of long-standing Eat Out co-ordinator Abigail Donnelly earlier this year. (more…)
Wed 11 Apr 2018
Saxon Hotel to open new fine-dining Grei restaurant, headed by Chef Candice Philip!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under accommodation, Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, Restaurant news, WhaleTales Blog
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Shortly after Chef Luke Dale-Roberts closed down his restaurant at The Saxon Hotel, Villas, and Spa in Johannesburg, the five-star hotel has announced that it will open Grei fine-dining restaurant on 19 April, with Chef Candice Philip at the helm.
Tue 10 Apr 2018
Janse & Co amends its Lunch menu, quicker and more affordable!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, Kloof Street, Restaurant news, WhaleTales Blog
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Janse & Co has quickly become my favorite daytime quality lunch venue for a spoiling meal with special friends. To attract more daytime visitors, the restaurant has amended its offering, allowing diners a shorter lunch option, bringing down the price. The quality is as good as it has been since its opening. (more…)
Sat 7 Apr 2018
Walking up Lion’s Head: a personal challenge, and walking in my Camino shoes!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Camino, Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, WhaleTales Blog
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On Easter Sunday I was challenged to walk (well more like scrambled, slip and slide, pulled, supported….) up Lion’s Head, the reward being a beautiful pair of blue eyes waiting for me at the top. I had to admit that despite having lived in Cape Town for 28 years, I had never been up the mountain before, a Cape Town icon. (more…)
Fri 6 Apr 2018
Sweet Service Award goes to Olive Branch Deli; Sour Service Award to Vodacom!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, WhaleTales Blog
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The Sweet Service Award goes to Olive Branch Deli and its co-owner Omeros Demetriou, for his advice in guiding me in the decision to buy a Yoco credit card machine, which I have used on numerous occasions as a customer in their Deli. Omeros even called Yoco on my behalf, to check the paperwork requirements, and stock availability. I went to Yoco on Shortmarket Street later in the afternoon, and within an hour I was set up with a credit card machine. Olive Branch Deli is a great ambassador for Yoco! (more…)
Thu 5 Apr 2018
Burger&Lobster spreads happiness with Happy Hour beverages and Bar Bites!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Bree Street, Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, Restaurant news, WhaleTales Blog
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Burger&Lobster has introduced a generous daily Happy Hour offer of two for the price of one of specific beverages, as well as B&L Bar Bites. I and other writers were invited to try these ten days ago, on a Saturday afternoon, in a packed restaurant. Happy Hour at Burger&Lobster extends from 16h00 to 19h00. (more…)
Tue 3 Apr 2018
Cape Town and Winelands Restaurant openings and closings, chef changes: April 2018 update!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Constantia, Food news, Franschhoek, Hermanus, McGregor, Restaurant news, Stellenbosch, WhaleTales Blog, Winelands
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New restaurant openings in Cape Town and the Winelands appear to still be on the slow side. Former JAN Head Chef Kevin Grobler has returned to the Cape. Very sad is the recent tragic passing of Aimee Josten, an important half of the award-winning Karoux restaurant in McGregor. De Volkskombuis has reopened in Stellenbosch after an extensive renovation, while The Big Easy is no longer operating in the town. Eric Bulpitt is the new Executive Chef at Pierneef à La Motte.
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# Bootlegger Café & Grill has opened in Constantia in conjunction with Chef Eric Bulpitt, in the former Greens (photograph)
