{"id":204198,"date":"2020-02-03T08:48:41","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T06:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/?p=204198"},"modified":"2020-02-06T12:34:47","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T10:34:47","slug":"ominous-black-winter-lies-ahead-for-cape-town-and-winelands-restaurants-february-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/ominous-black-winter-lies-ahead-for-cape-town-and-winelands-restaurants-february-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Ominous black winter lies ahead for Cape Town and Winelands restaurants: February 2020!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FF860C35-48D4-4528-ABBD-971073771662.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-203994\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FF860C35-48D4-4528-ABBD-971073771662.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FF860C35-48D4-4528-ABBD-971073771662.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FF860C35-48D4-4528-ABBD-971073771662.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FF860C35-48D4-4528-ABBD-971073771662.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FF860C35-48D4-4528-ABBD-971073771662.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FF860C35-48D4-4528-ABBD-971073771662.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FF860C35-48D4-4528-ABBD-971073771662.jpeg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>With a quiet January, a quieter February by the looks of things, and fewer tourists visiting the Cape, the scenario for the restaurant industry in Cape Town and the Winelands does not look positive for the rest of this year. The only new restaurant to have opened appear to have opened is Infusions on Long.<\/p>\n<p>Two Top restaurant chefs have announced that they are throwing in the towel in Cape Town, a sign of the times?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chef Peter Tempelhoff announced the opening of a new \u2018funky\u2019 restaurant in Cape Town on Kfm over 2 months ago, but no further details of its name, location, or opening date are known.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u><b>Cape Town restaurant openings&nbsp;<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Exhibit A fine dining restaurant has opened on the 3rd floor of the Villa 47 building in the city centre, for lunch and dinner on Tuesdays &#8211; Saturdays<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"P4BbZRx7Yg\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/restaurant-review-exhibit-a-fine-dining-restaurant-serves-fine-fun-food-but-service-does-not-match-cuisine-quality\/\">Restaurant Review:  New Exhibit A Fine-dining restaurant serves fine fun food, but service does not match cuisine quality!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;Restaurant Review:  New Exhibit A Fine-dining restaurant serves fine fun food, but service does not match cuisine quality!&#8221; &#8212; Whale Tales Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/restaurant-review-exhibit-a-fine-dining-restaurant-serves-fine-fun-food-but-service-does-not-match-cuisine-quality\/embed\/#?secret=P4BbZRx7Yg\" data-secret=\"P4BbZRx7Yg\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Ochre has opened at the One&amp;Only Cape Town, in the place of Reuben\u2019s&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Tryn has opened at Steenberg, under the stewardship of Chef Kerry Kilpin, also heading up Bistro Sixteen82&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Tw0DXTFu9R\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/catharinas-at-steenberg-transformedrenamed-modernised-into-a-younger-and-lighter-tryn-restaurant-offers-ethically-sourced-fish-and-locally-sourced-ingredients\/\">Catharina\u2019s at Steenberg transformed, renamed, modernised into a younger and lighter Tryn Restaurant, offers ethically sourced fish and locally sourced ingredients!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;Catharina\u2019s at Steenberg transformed, renamed, modernised into a younger and lighter Tryn Restaurant, offers ethically sourced fish and locally sourced ingredients!&#8221; &#8212; Whale Tales Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/catharinas-at-steenberg-transformedrenamed-modernised-into-a-younger-and-lighter-tryn-restaurant-offers-ethically-sourced-fish-and-locally-sourced-ingredients\/embed\/#?secret=Tw0DXTFu9R\" data-secret=\"Tw0DXTFu9R\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Gigi has opened in the gorgeous Gorgeous George Hotel in St George\u2019s Mall, with Guy Bennett at the helm.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KA1oTQ54gB\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/gorgeous-george-hotel-and-its-gigi-rooftop-restaurant-bar-simply-gorgeous-bowled-over-by-the-design-differentness\/\">Gorgeous George Hotel and its GiGi Rooftop Restaurant &#038; Bar simply&#8230;Gorgeous, bowled over by the design, differentness!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;Gorgeous George Hotel and its GiGi Rooftop Restaurant &#038; Bar simply&#8230;Gorgeous, bowled over by the design, differentness!&#8221; &#8212; Whale Tales Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/gorgeous-george-hotel-and-its-gigi-rooftop-restaurant-bar-simply-gorgeous-bowled-over-by-the-design-differentness\/embed\/#?secret=KA1oTQ54gB\" data-secret=\"KA1oTQ54gB\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Blockhouse Kitchen has opened at Constantia Uitsig, in the former Open Door space, headed up by Chef Brad Ball.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Patina Steak &amp; Fine Wine is to open at D\u2019Aria wine estate in Durbanville.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen has opened in the Waterfront, next to Mitchell\u2019s. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;KONG has opened as a bar and grill in De Waterkant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bf0sLRoVR3\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/kong-bar-grill-has-unique-decor-excellent-chef-team-friendly-service-and-dancing-too\/\">KONG Bar &#038; Grill has unique decor, excellent chef team, friendly service, and dancing too!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;KONG Bar &#038; Grill has unique decor, excellent chef team, friendly service, and dancing too!&#8221; &#8212; Whale Tales Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/kong-bar-grill-has-unique-decor-excellent-chef-team-friendly-service-and-dancing-too\/embed\/#?secret=bf0sLRoVR3\" data-secret=\"bf0sLRoVR3\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;VIXI Social House has opened on Bree Street,&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Big Dog Caf\u00e9 has opened on Kloof Street, sister restaurant to the Terbodore-owned restaurant with the same name in Franschhoek.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Mozambik Portuguese restaurant has opened in the Waterfront, where Seelan\u2019s used to be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Syrup has opened on Bree Street&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;SurfShack has opened in Camps Bay, where Umi used to be, belonging to the Kove Collection. (Photograph)<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GqcNIviRiZ\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/restaurant-review-surfshack-perfect-for-a-lunch-at-camps-bay-beach\/\">Restaurant Review: SurfShack perfect for a lunch at Camps Bay beach!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;Restaurant Review: SurfShack perfect for a lunch at Camps Bay beach!&#8221; &#8212; Whale Tales Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/restaurant-review-surfshack-perfect-for-a-lunch-at-camps-bay-beach\/embed\/#?secret=GqcNIviRiZ\" data-secret=\"GqcNIviRiZ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Boudha Lounge has opened on Buiten Street<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;The Korner has opened in Mandela Rhodes House, belonging to Giles, the owner of The 41 restaurant in Camps Bay,<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Cowboys and Cooks has opened in De Waterkant, and is opening on Kloof\/Rheede Street<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"7TYZp3qQfn\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/restaurant-review-cowboys-and-cooks-de-waterkant-serves-excellent-food-but-service-lags\/\">Restaurant Review: Cowboys &#038; Cooks De Waterkant serves excellent food, but service lags!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;Restaurant Review: Cowboys &#038; Cooks De Waterkant serves excellent food, but service lags!&#8221; &#8212; Whale Tales Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/restaurant-review-cowboys-and-cooks-de-waterkant-serves-excellent-food-but-service-lags\/embed\/#?secret=7TYZp3qQfn\" data-secret=\"7TYZp3qQfn\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Plant Caf\u00e9 vegan restaurant has opened in Camps Bay&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Mykonos Taverna has opened in Camps Bay, in the former Dizzy\u2019s Bar\/pool area. It has also opened in Newlands.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Sloppy Sam is said to be reopening in a new unannounced venue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Arthur\u2019s Mini Super has opened in Sea Point&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;The Kind Kitchen vegan restaurant has opened at Constantia Uitsig.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Harvest Caf\u00e9 has opened in Muizenberg<\/p>\n<p>#. Stellski Coffee Bar has opened on Loop Street &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Yu Asian Tapas &amp; Bar has opened in the Onyx Hotel in the city centre&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Iron Steak and Bar has opened on Bree Street, where Charango used to be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; 117Kloof has opened on Kloof Street, belonging to Yours Truly Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;GoodFood has opened as a multi food and beverage offering under one roof, in Woodstock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Scarpetta has opened as an Italian restaurant in Woodstock.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Unfiltered has opened as a taproom with a beer and food offering, in conjunction with the chefs of Woodlands Eatery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Shakespeare\u2019s Restaurant has opened in Durbanville.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Punjab has opened in Kenilworth<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;The Jagger Lounge has opened where Caf\u00e9 Roux used to be, on Shortmarket Street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;EatStanbul Turkish restaurant has opened on Kloof Street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;I love the Dough has opened on Bree Street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Chef Seelan Sundoo has opened Three Wise Monkeys on Kloof Street.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Step Brothers has opened in Bantry Bay&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;BrewzKrew has opened in Rondebosch&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; DipnDip Chocolate Caf\u00e9 has opened in the Waterfront.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Chef Peter Tempelhoff is to open a new \u2018funky\u2019 restaurant. No further details are known. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Dahlia on Regent has opened in Sea Point.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Quince Restaurant at Little Orchard Nursery has opened in Diep River by Chef Graham Isaacson.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Tindlovu has opened in Camps Bay, as a restaurant offering South African cuisine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Infusions on Long has opened in the city centre,&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Fire Monkey has opened in Claremont, the newest restaurant owned by Chef Cheyne Morrisby.<\/p>\n<p>#. Maaya has opened as a Peruvian\/Japanese restaurant on Loop Street. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Chef Jan-Hendrik\u2019s new KLEIN JAN restaurant in the Kalahari Desert is to open in November 2020.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"EowuEZxXYW\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/chef-jan-hendrik-van-der-westhuizens-new-klein-jan-restaurant-at-tswalu-kalahari-opens-its-doors-for-a-first-peek-inside\/\">Chef Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen\u2019s new KLEIN JAN Restaurant at Tswalu Kalahari opens its doors for a first peek inside!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;Chef Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen\u2019s new KLEIN JAN Restaurant at Tswalu Kalahari opens its doors for a first peek inside!&#8221; &#8212; Whale Tales Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/chef-jan-hendrik-van-der-westhuizens-new-klein-jan-restaurant-at-tswalu-kalahari-opens-its-doors-for-a-first-peek-inside\/embed\/#?secret=EowuEZxXYW\" data-secret=\"EowuEZxXYW\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>#. &nbsp;The Crypt Jazz Club, restaurant, and cocktail bar has reopened on Wale Street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"LUYGkzHTaN\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/the-crypt-jazz-club-reopens-in-cape-town-as-restaurant-cocktail-bar-and-jazz-club-with-new-owners-and-energy\/\">The Crypt Jazz Club reopens in Cape Town as restaurant, cocktail bar, and jazz club, with new owners and energy!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;The Crypt Jazz Club reopens in Cape Town as restaurant, cocktail bar, and jazz club, with new owners and energy!&#8221; &#8212; Whale Tales Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/the-crypt-jazz-club-reopens-in-cape-town-as-restaurant-cocktail-bar-and-jazz-club-with-new-owners-and-energy\/embed\/#?secret=LUYGkzHTaN\" data-secret=\"LUYGkzHTaN\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u><b>Winelands Restaurant openings&nbsp;<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;La Ch\u00eane has opened at Leeu Estates in Franschhoek, its owner Chef Darren Badenhorst of Le Coin Fran\u00e7ais taking over all food and beverage operations in the hotel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Arkeste has opened where Racine used to be, on Chamonix wine estate, operated by Chef Richard Carstens of RiffelCarstens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>#. &nbsp;Le Petite Colombe moves into a separate building at Leeu Estates in Franschhoek in May 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Marilyn\u2019s Sushi restaurant has opened in Franschhoek, a third restaurant with the two Rocas in the village.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Caf\u00e9 Furlough has opened on Dorp Street in Stellenbosch&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Viande has opened at the Grande Roche Hotel, the latter with new local owners, and the restaurant headed up by Chef Pete Goffe-Wood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Jewells has opened at Spice Route outside Paarl, with Neil and Tina Jewell in the kitchen, in conjunction with Chef Liam Tomlin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Legado Coffee Bar has opened at Technopark, outside Stellenbosch&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Schoon Bread Caf\u00e9 has opened in Franschhoek, where De Villiers Caf\u00e9 used to be,&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Chef Chris Erasmus and Haut Espoir are planning an eatery in the Franschhoek wine estate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;The Table at De Meye outside Stellenbosch has reopened, with new owners Brendan Thorncroft and Leigh Williamson.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;The Farmer\u2019s Caf\u00e9 has opened at Spier. A Deli has opened where Eight was at Spier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Bodega at Dornier has reopened after a long closure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Fritz Schoon is opening where Vida e Caffe was on the corner of Church and Bird Street in Stellenbosch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Ernie Els is said to be converting his Tasting Centre in Stellenbosch into a fine dining restaurant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Chef Jess van Dyk is the new Head Chef of Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Restaurant &nbsp;in Franschhoek, moving across from La Colombe.<\/p>\n<p>#. &nbsp;Epice has opened in Franschhoek, where Marigold was located, at the end of November, with Head Chef Charn\u00e9 Sampson.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;The Four Square Club has opened at M\u00f4reson outside Franschhoek, owned by Chef Chris Erasmus of Foliage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>#. &nbsp;Char\u2019d Hermanus has opened.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u><b>Restaurant closures<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Umi in Camps Bay has closed down<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Seelan\u2019s in the Waterfront has closed down<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Reuben\u2019s at the One&amp;Only has closed down&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"c6kcd0jcQC\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/oneonly-cape-town-and-reubens-part-ways-after-nine-years-new-spicy-ochre-restaurant-opens\/\">One&#038;Only Cape Town and Reuben\u2019s part ways after nine years, new spicy Ochre restaurant opens!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;One&#038;Only Cape Town and Reuben\u2019s part ways after nine years, new spicy Ochre restaurant opens!&#8221; &#8212; Whale Tales Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/oneonly-cape-town-and-reubens-part-ways-after-nine-years-new-spicy-ochre-restaurant-opens\/embed\/#?secret=c6kcd0jcQC\" data-secret=\"c6kcd0jcQC\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Open Door at Constantia Uitsig has closed down&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Catharina\u2019s at Steenberg has closed down<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Charango on Bree Street has closed down&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Bertus Basson @ Spice Route has closed down&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Marigold has closed down in Franschhoek&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; De Villiers Chocolate Caf\u00e9 has closed down in Franschoek&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Caf\u00e9 Roux in the city centre has closed down.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Reuben\u2019s at Abalone House in Paternoster has closed down<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Racine in Franschhoek has closed down.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Eight at Spier in Stellenbosch has closed down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;The Boschendal Bistro on Church Street in Stellenbosch has closed down.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Del Mar in Camps Bay has closed.<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp; Macau has closed down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p># &nbsp;Cassis in Camps Bay has closed down, about two months after its opening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Restaurant News<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>&nbsp;Chef Ash Heeger has announced that she is closing Riverine Rabbit and moving to the United Kingdom in the next few months.<\/li>\n<li>Chef Wesley Randles of The Shortmarket Club is leaving the restaurant and Cape Town for personal reasons at the end of March.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Details of new restaurants opening, and of restaurant closures, are highly appreciated. chrisvonulmenstein@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chris von Ulmenstein, WhaleTales Blog: www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog Tel +27 082 55 11 323 Twitter:@Ulmenstein Facebook: Chris von Ulmenstein Instagram: @Chrissy_Ulmenstein<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; With a quiet January, a quieter February by the looks of things, and fewer tourists visiting the Cape, the scenario for the restaurant industry in Cape Town and the Winelands does not look positive for the rest of this year. 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