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Harvey's gets a makeover
Harvey's Bar in Sea Point may have not always been on-trend, but this family-owned hotel has relaunched its bar with a sexy new look.
Published on: 18 Aug 10
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221 Waterfront
I'm not a fan of restaurants in shopping malls, but 221 Waterfront makes up for its location with a chic ambience and thoughtful touches.
Published on: 11 Aug 10
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Wines with heart, food with soul
Preparing a menu to be paired with the best of Hartenberg Shiraz could easily have been intimidating for up-and-coming chef Stefan Marais of Societi Bistro, but rather than be daunted, Stefan was bravely experimental – and the result wowed food and wine writers alike.
Published on: 27 Jul 10
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Garnish – to eat or not to eat?
“One piece of garnish rotated over two days on over 30 plates,” is what one chef claims. This, and a nasty incident with a worm, has me thinking about the merits of garnish.
Published on: 02 Jul 10
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New menu from Grande Provence
A new signature menu from acclaimed chef Darren Roberts has me venturing out to Franschhoek on a cold winter's afternoon.
Published on: 30 Jun 10
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Going gourmet in Montagu
The launch of a sous vide menu in Montagu struck me as a rather strange idea. Montagu is not exactly a gastronomic capital – although there are a few quaint coffee shops and brunch stops to be found. But Werner and Adele Joubert, together with chef Heinrich-Werner, have surprised all with their new sous vide dishes at Jessica’s.
Published on: 10 Jun 10
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Chefs Warehouse: the new 'it' spot for Cape Town foodies
Opened just a few weeks ago by renowned Irish chef Liam Tomlin, who previously ran the world-famous Blanc restaurant in Sydney, Chefs Warehouse is a one-stop-shop for food lovers and budding cooks.
Published on: 20 May 10
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A taste of winter at La Colombe
Sitting at La Colombe, finishing up a crème catalane and apple tarte tartin with strawberry and Sauvignon Blanc sorbet, I hear a middle-aged man giggling like a schoolgirl. He’s just asked the waiter whether chef Luke Dale-Roberts would autograph his menu. I resist the urge to do the same...
Published on: 18 May 10
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Is there such a thing as ‘Great British Food’?
Boiled cabbage and bangers and mash are not what I would describe as gastronomic delights. But a new quirky cookbook published by the owners of Canteen restaurant in London has made unpretentious, traditional English food look, well, rather 'proper'!
Published on: 12 May 10
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