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* The 2014 Beautiful South wine tasting event in London, a collaboration between Argentinian, Chilean, and South African wine producers, is to be reduced to 250 exhibitors, fifty less than last year, to reduce the dominance of South African wines. Beautiful South will be held at the Olympia on 10 and 11 September.
* The Hermanus FynArts Festival 2014 takes place from 6 – 16 June, as an ArtsFest and Winter School. The organisers describe it as ‘a 10-day celebration of South African arts with a focus on the visual arts’, with 20 art exhibitions.
* World renowned Copenhagen restaurant Noma, the world’s number one restaurant until 2012, is moving to Kikunoi restaurant in Kyoto early next year for two months, working with Chef Yoshihiro Murata, Noma owner and Chef Rene Redzepi has announced.
* Franschhoek will showcase its best wines and restaurants at the Winter Sculpture Fair in the NIROX Sculpture Park at the Cradle of Humankind on 10 and 11 May. Restaurants include Bread & Wine, Holden Manz, French Connection, Haute Cabriere, Leopard’s Leap, LUST at Vrede en Lust, and La Motte. Franschhoek cheeses, charcuterie, and chocolates will be available for sale too. Entrance costs R100.
* Steenberg is hosting a ‘Sauvignon Blanc Odyssey‘ lunch on 17 May, pairing its Sauvignon Blancs with a 5-course lunch at Catharina’s restaurant. Cost is R650 per person. (received via e-mail from Steenberg)
* To celebrate its 40 year heritage in this country, Wimpy is launching a Boerie Burger, available until 21 May. It is made with a boerewors patty, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. (received via media release from Sabio Communications)
Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Twitter: @WhaleCottage
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