First published on : http://travelblog.diyatravel.com/ A visit to Le Franschhoek Hotel feels like being let in on a most exquisite secret. The Cape Dutch style buildings are nestled in-between vineyards and an orchard; giving it a French chateau feeling. The menu at the fine dining restaurant, Relais Gourmand, has been created by executive chef Darren [...]
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Review: Le Franschhoek hotel’s restaurants: Le Verger and Relais Gourmand
Posted: October 22, 2009 in Restaurant ReviewsTags: Franschhoek, restaurant review, South Afrrica
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Directed: Janice Honeyman Cast: Thembi Mtshali-Jones Review: Astrid Stark First published in the Sunday Independent Sunday 4 October ‘09 A young Valedictorian and fervent human rights advocate is driving her friends home after a long day’s work. It is 1993 and she has been helping residents in the volatile township of Gugulethu register for the [...]
First Published in Sunday Independent 5 July ‘09 Roaring winter fires, a smorgasbord of award-winning restaurants, some of the finest wines, old world service, and plenty antiques, art- and bookshops make the quaint village of Franschhoek a perfect winter getaway. Franschhoek is nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands and under the protective gaze [...]
In 2005 I was asked by the Editor of About Town to interview three night club owners for the summer edition of that publication. I had 24hrs to set up,write and send the reviews. Opium: Interview with Martin Tucker – General Manager In January 2004, Opium rocked into the Cape Town club scene through the [...]
V&A Waterfront Restaurant, Reviews and Awards 2006-2007
Posted: January 13, 2009 in Restaurant ReviewsIn 2006 and 2007 I was a judge and review writer for the V&A Waterfront’s Annual Restaurant Review Guide and Awards Here are some of the reviews that were published in the guide… Little Mermaid The stage is set with tables and chairs casually scattered across a wooden deck, plump seals romping in the [...]
