During the World Cup AWOL’s guest , Rahul, Danny and Karen from New York, cycled the Cape Peninsula and Winelands with us. While I was putting their tour itinerary together, I realised straight away that these folk are bicycle ‘fundies’ and also real foodies! So I booked lunch at one of the Cape hotspots and top 10 restaurants in the Country!
During the World Cup AWOL’s guest , Rahul, Danny and Karen from New York, cycled the Cape Peninsula and Winelands with us. While I was putting their tour itinerary together, I realised straight away that these folk are bicycle ‘fundies’ and also real foodies! So I booked lunch at one of the Cape hotspots and top 10 restaurants in the Country!
During the World Cup AWOL’s guest , Rahul, Danny and Karen from New York, cycled the Cape Peninsula and Winelands with us. While I was putting their tour itinerary together, I realised straight away that these folk are bicycle ‘fundies’ and also real foodies! So I booked lunch at one of the Cape hotspots and top 10 restaurants in the Country!
After cycling up Franschhoek pass, we went for a leisurely lunch at the Grand Provence, an historic estate set amongst the vineyards. Seated on the tractor seat bar stools around the chic industrial design wine tasting cellar added a touch of fun. On a cold winters day seating around the roaring fireplace is a must. On this gorgeous sunny winter’s day though, the garden of the old Cape Dutch 18th Century Manor House made for a grand setting for our four course lunch. I really enjoyed the Shank of Springbok stuffed poached pear, puréed callabazza & capponatta (nothing like a make for my 10 month old baby…)
Dining at Grande Provence is really a most pleasant experience. The food was top drawer and the wine too, but the most appealing element is the setting. Dining al fresco in the garden is something you should include in your Winelands Meander.
Having limited time in Cape Town and wanting to squeeze in all the activities including a visit to the township was a challenge in between all the football games. The ingenious plan to ‘kill two birds with one stone’ was a good one – so we set off to watch the Brazil vs Holland game at Mzoli’s Pub Restaurant in Gugulethu township on the outskirts of Cape Town. As we arrived Mzoli himself came to greet us and show us to our seats. Many local fans had arrived armed with vuvuzelas (those noisy trumpets thingies blown during football games to encourage your team) and makarapas ( beautiful colourful builders helmets cut into various antelope horns). One of the friendly locals showed us how to order our from the various meats on display (no vegetarian options). The service by the braai (BBQ) masters was excellent and we were soon sharing one knife and feasting on piles of steak and boerewors washed down by cold zamalek ( quart beer). Even Jamie Oliver tried to lay his hands on Mzolis secret spice recipe that he uses to flavour the meat. The Dutch were spurred onto victory and I was amazed at all the support for the Orange team who colonised Africa only 350 years ago.
So next time you in Cape Town and want to get a taste of the ‘real’ South Africa let us take you to various dining venues that reflect the contrasting character of South Africa.
After cycling up Franschhoek pass, we went for a leisurely lunch at the Grand Provence, an historic estate set amongst the vineyards. Seated on the tractor seat bar stools around the chic industrial design wine tasting cellar added a touch of fun. On a cold winters day seating around the roaring fireplace is a must. On this gorgeous sunny winter’s day though, the garden of the old Cape Dutch 18th Century Manor House made for a grand setting for our four course lunch. I really enjoyed the Shank of Springbok stuffed poached pear, puréed callabazza & capponatta (nothing like a make for my 10 month old baby…)
Dining at Grande Provence is really a most pleasant experience. The food was top drawer and the wine too, but the most appealing element is the setting. Dining al fresco in the garden is something you should include in your Winelands Meander.
Having limited time in Cape Town and wanting to squeeze in all the activities including a visit to the township was a challenge in between all the football games. The ingenious plan to ‘kill two birds with one stone’ was a good one – so we set off to watch the Brazil vs Holland game at Mzoli’s Pub Restaurant in Gugulethu township on the outskirts of Cape Town. As we arrived Mzoli himself came to greet us and show us to our seats. Many local fans had arrived armed with vuvuzelas (those noisy trumpets thingies blown during football games to encourage your team) and makarapas ( beautiful colourful builders helmets cut into various antelope horns). One of the friendly locals showed us how to order our from the various meats on display (no vegetarian options). The service by the braai (BBQ) masters was excellent and we were soon sharing one knife and feasting on piles of steak and boerewors washed down by cold zamalek ( quart beer). Even Jamie Oliver tried to lay his hands on Mzolis secret spice recipe that he uses to flavour the meat. The Dutch were spurred onto victory and I was amazed at all the support for the Orange team who colonised Africa only 350 years ago.
So next time you in Cape Town and want to get a taste of the ‘real’ South Africa let us take you to various dining venues that reflect the contrasting character of South Africa.
After cycling up Franschhoek pass, we went for a leisurely lunch at the Grand Provence, an historic estate set amongst the vineyards. Seated on the tractor seat bar stools around the chic industrial design wine tasting cellar added a touch of fun. On a cold winters day seating around the roaring fireplace is a must. On this gorgeous sunny winter’s day though, the garden of the old Cape Dutch 18th Century Manor House made for a grand setting for our four course lunch. I really enjoyed the Shank of Springbok stuffed poached pear, puréed callabazza & capponatta (nothing like a make for my 10 month old baby…)
Dining at Grande Provence is really a most pleasant experience. The food was top drawer and the wine too, but the most appealing element is the setting. Dining al fresco in the garden is something you should include in your Winelands Meander.
Having limited time in Cape Town and wanting to squeeze in all the activities including a visit to the township was a challenge in between all the football games. The ingenious plan to ‘kill two birds with one stone’ was a good one – so we set off to watch the Brazil vs Holland game at Mzoli’s Pub Restaurant in Gugulethu township on the outskirts of Cape Town. As we arrived Mzoli himself came to greet us and show us to our seats. Many local fans had arrived armed with vuvuzelas (those noisy trumpets thingies blown during football games to encourage your team) and makarapas ( beautiful colourful builders helmets cut into various antelope horns). One of the friendly locals showed us how to order our from the various meats on display (no vegetarian options). The service by the braai (BBQ) masters was excellent and we were soon sharing one knife and feasting on piles of steak and boerewors washed down by cold zamalek ( quart beer). Even Jamie Oliver tried to lay his hands on Mzolis secret spice recipe that he uses to flavour the meat. The Dutch were spurred onto victory and I was amazed at all the support for the Orange team who colonised Africa only 350 years ago.
So next time you in Cape Town and want to get a taste of the ‘real’ South Africa let us take you to various dining venues that reflect the contrasting character of South Africa.
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