Franschhoek is one of my favourite places to go wine tasting but the area is also home to so many award-winning restaurants that offer new menus and specials every month along with hosting themed events. With so much happening, this section will act as a summary of all the Franschhoek Restaurant news so that you will always be kept up to date with the latest happenings in the area.
Simplicity and preserving the integrity of the main ingredient. Set in the iconic main street of Franschhoek, Dutch East Restaurant embodies the eclectic mix of this heritage town. The menu imbues a cultural mix of flavours that meet in an environment characterised by delightful hospitality & culinary excellence. For New Year’s Eve, the Franschhoek restaurant […] More
October is around the corner and The Kitchen at Maison’s renowned First Fridays is back on every first Friday of the month. Be a part of this popular dining experience consisting of a scrumptious multi-course menu created by Chef Arno, Maison’s esteemed Chef, whose unpretentious approach to dining emphasises fresh, simple ingredients combined to create […] More
Much to the delight of many wine lovers, Maison Estate proudly announced the release of the 2016 Chenin Blanc at this year’s Uncorked Festival in Franschhoek. Maison is nestled just outside of Franschhoek, a premier wine destination of the world that has been affectionately deemed as the “Gourmet Capital” due to the incredible restaurants and […] More
Savour fine wines and tuck into flame grilled tapas when Grande Provence embraces Braai4Heritage during the annual Franschhoek Uncorked Festival on the weekend of 24 – 25 September 2016. As one of the participating wineries, Grande Provence will offer Franschhoek Uncorked ticket holders complimentary tastings of their easy drinking Grande Provence Rosé and Angels Tears […] More
Welcome to the 2016 Franschhoek Uncorked Festival! Haute Cabrière are looking very forward to welcoming you on this very special day, were they will be celebrating in style with 6lt Pierre Jourdan Methusalems. One bottle will be served on Saturday and one on Sunday. This is not only to celebrate Uncorked but mostly to share with […] More
Grande Provence pulled out all the stops to spoil one of Franschhoek’s oldest residents, Tannie Thelma van Rensburg, by treating her and her friends to an unforgettable 100th birthday tea. One of the bright and colourful characters of Fleur de Lis Retirement Home in Franschhoek, the centenarian blew out her candles and tucked into cake […] More
Take a stand against cancer and lace up for the Survivor’s Walk of Hope in Franschhoek on Saturday, 17 September 2016. Starting at the Huguenot Monument with a half way pit stop at Mont Rochelle, the event ends at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. Endorsed by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, this 5km fun-walk seeks to spread the message of […] More
Simplicity and preserving the integrity of the main ingredient. Set in the iconic main street of Franschhoek, Dutch East Restaurant embodies the eclectic mix of this heritage town. The menu imbues a cultural mix of flavours that meet in an environment characterised by delightful hospitality & culinary excellence. The cuisine is a unique combination of […] More
Grande Provence has been singled out as a top South African wine producer once again this year! Grande Provence Sauvignon Blanc 2015 was selected in the Fresh/Crunchy Whites category, and the Chardonnay 2014 made the cut for Elegant/Classy Whites. Last year the 2013 Chardonnay was included in the Full/Rich category for white wines by the […] More
Grande Provence is pulling out all the stops with some show stopping, signature red blends on Friday, 26 August when this Franschhoek wine estate teams up with Beaumont Wines, Joostenburg Wines and Morgenster for their monthly Wine & Dine Collaboration. The evening at The Restaurant at Grande Provence starts off with Joostenberg Bakermat 2012 paired […] More
While the thought of Italian food may conjure up pizzas and pastas, the heart of Italian cuisine is really about so much more. Chef HW Pieterse and his culinary team at Anthonij Rupert Wyne, in collaboration with renowned chef Fiamma Swainston, invite you to take a journey of culinary discovery as they treat your taste […] More
I’ve lived in Cape Town for nine years, and ’til this day, I am still blown away by how diverse the region is. A short 45 minute drive can take you from the city, to the farmlands, to quaint seaside towns, and everything in between. We were invited for lunch at Lust (pronounced Lhoost, not as […] More