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La Mouette Late Summer a La Carte Menu Starters Spiced coconut and butternut soup // 60 Oatmeal tofu, sage butter powder and turnip crisps Fontina and truffle croquettes // 60 Parmesan aioli Gemsbok // 85 Bolognaise, onion spaghetti, cured beef bresaola, Klein River Grana and rye crumb Salt and pepper prawns // 105 Chimichurri, pickled […] More
I’ve always loved La Mouette. I thought it had something to do with the fact that I think the owners are some of the nicest people in the universe. But every time I eat there, I remember it’s actually because the food is absolutely-damn-wonderful. Oh, and that the owners are great too. Obvs. I soaked up what […] More
It’s time to get ready for the Cederberg Sunday Wineday at La Mouette! You know what’s more fun a night out with a few drinks? Day drinking. The sun is shining, the clothes are relaxed, the wine is flowing and the food is perfect. It’s my ideal weekend activity. As if made specially for me, La Mouette […] More
Alright stop, it’s Chardonnay time. The next Wine & Dine collab at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek is coming at you on Friday, 29 April at 7pm. And from the looks of things, this isn’t one to miss. Just check out the menu below, but beware, we take no responsibility for drool on your keyboard. To book […] More
OOOOH! I like delicious snacks. Especially delicious snacks that are a new tradition for me! Being a Jewish gal from Durban means that I never grew up with firstly, celebrating Easter, and secondly, in true Cape-style picked fish goodness. So thank you Fleur du Cap for introducing me to something new and for pairing it […] More
Stop what you’re doing. Get up. Get into your car (or on your bike, this is Cape Town after all) and drive to Kloof Street. Find a parking anywhere because those don’t come easily. And walk toward The Deckhouse Crabshack and BBQ. Get a table. Sit down. And order the Shrimp Popcorn. Not my usual […] More
Every post I write about La Mouette, I have a little shpiel about how they work with the StreetSmart charity at the bottom. While I always thought that it was great that they were involved, I never thought much of it. BUT I WAS WRONG. Because La Mouette is the top StreetSmart Contributor. Thanks to […] More
Chocolate pairings. Canape pairings. Dessert pairings. We’ve had it all. But Fleur de Cap Wine and Die Bergkelder have done something a little different. This unique experience pairs these high-end wines with artisanal, salted delicacies offered daily at Die Bergkelder – a range of locally sourced savoury treats, prepared using traditional methods such as curing […] More
Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone. But if it is you kinda thang, then a romantic Valentine’s Day at Grande Provence may be just what you’re looking for. Enjoy romantic lunch or dinner at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek, with a backdrop of vineyards and mountains. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with Grande Provence Méthode Cap Classique, then each […] More
ON19 is on the 19th floor (believe it or not) of The Westin in Cape Town’s city centre. The view is ridiculous. And as you’ll soon see, the food is too… STARTERS Red Thai Duck Broth // 75 I am a big fan of ramen. It’s got that comforting thing going on, but is still […] More
Celebrate the 2016 grape harvest with Grande Provence in the Franschhoek valley on Saturday, 20 February, with barrels of fun the order of the day. The annual Grande Provence Harvest Festival kicks off at 9H00 with coffee and freshly baked, farm-style muffins, before embarking on a tractor ride, followed by grape picking, stomping, wine tasting […] More
STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING. I didn’t think anything could get better than Adele’s Hello… Until these two magicians of life made the entire song about saying Hello to hella bad food cravings and a hatred for exercise. Yes, it’s an Adele Hello parody about the joys of food. *drools*. Hello wine and bagel bites, […] More
