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Restaurants in the Winelands start opening for sit-down guests
Life is slowly creeping back into the Winelands as restaurants are getting back to business. Here are two that we thought are worth a visit:
Avontuur will be open for guests from Wednesday, 8 July 2020
Steenberg’s vibrant Tryn Restaurant welcomes sit-down guests
Offering guests the best of both worlds, Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin is dishing up her culinary wonders seven days a week for breakfast and lunch.
We are thrilled to be able to open our doors for sit-down breakfasts and lunches again and continue to welcome guests who pop in for coffee and pastries or take-out meals while their children play on our lawns,” says an elated Chef Kerry.
Whether you’re in the mood for her personal twists on eggs Benedict or a melt in your mouth freshly baked pastry, there is a delicious morning treat just for you.
For lunch, there is ample choice from a selection of relaxed eats such as calamari and chips, wraps and ciabattas, to a full three course selection of Chef Kerry’s masterly prepared dishes. Steenberg regulars will find all their favourites from beef tataki and tempura prawns for starters, to hearty pork belly, braised lamb neck, sirloin salad, and ethically sourced fish among the mains. Dessert is a feast of options from whipped yoghurt panna cotta to Chef Kerry’s famous chocolate brownies. Not forgetting the little ones, there are some yummy foods tried and tested on her own toddler, Alex.
Re-discover all the tastes and textures of this passionate chef’s cooking style with fresh and honest flavours topped with unexpected exotic twists. While no wines may be served in restaurants for the time being, Tryn has an exciting array of non-alcoholic beverages that include refreshing mocktails, lagers and G&T.
Dedicated to Steenberg’s 17th century founder, Catharina Ras, or Tryn as she was known to her nearest and dearest, the restaurant is contemporary in spirit. Escape the confines of your home in this youthful and stylish space and take in the glorious winter sunshine on the leisurely outstretched vineyard terrace.
In line with Covid-19 government regulations, Tryn adheres to the strictest hygiene practices to ensure the safety of staff and guests without compromising on the Steenberg experience. Upon arrival all guests will have their temperatures screened, their hands sanitised, and will be required to wear masks and complete a guest register with their contact details.
Indoor seating is limited to 50 guests with additional guests accommodated on the terrace, weather permitting. Tables are set 1,5 meters apart and large groups will be seated in their own private dining areas. Story from here
Metamorphosis and Magic at Creation
You may not be able to visit the beautiful estate right now so the Creation team has devised novel ways of bringing #CreationMagic to you. These range from the Metamorphosis exhibition of Janko de Beer’s sculptures which you can view virtually, or at Creation, to the ingenious.
Sharing Creation’s spirit of innovation, Janko is inspired by objects found in nature, which he reinterprets and transforms into his sculptures. The sculptures are cast in resin and bronze, with unexpectedly rich and unusual patinas. Story from here
Our three amazing shows this week…
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Carmen Crous, Founder and Owner of Eten Health, located in De Wet Square, Stellenbosch CBD, South Africa. The food offerings to complement the challenging, fast-paced, but healthy lifestyle which is prevalent of today’s environment.
ETEN HEALTH BAR’S mission is to position their food offerings to complement the challenging, fast-paced, but healthy lifestyle which is prevalent of today’s environment. With attention to detail, customers are sure to get excellence in their takeaway bowl or smoothie and also, there are no artificial additives. READ MORE HERE
ETEN HEALTH BAR, Be kind to your Body and to Mother Earth
ABOUT THE WINELANDS is pleased to welcome Patrick James Robertson of The Fishwives Club. Patrick has some new and exciting developments to share with us.
THE FISHWIVES CLUB Boutique Winery is a New World wine from Cape Town, South Africa, unique as they literally have the pick of the finest grapes and choice of exceptional terroirs the world famous Cape Wine region has to offer. READ MORE HERE
When you don’t know what’s possible, anything is possible – THE FISHWIVES CLUB BOUTIQUE WINERY
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Zunia Boucher-Myers, Co-Owner and Chef at the Avontuur Estate Restaurant in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Owner chefs Melanie Paltoglou and Zunia share their passion for food alongside their passion for people, cooking from the heart on the magnificent Avontuur wine estate and stud farm. Eighteen years of ‘good looking cooking’.
AVONTUUR ESTATE RESTAURANT is located on the Avontuur Estate which nestles against the Helderberg between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. The home of Fine Wines and Fast Horses… and Fabulous Food. The terrace of the restaurant has spectacular views of the paddocks, vines and Table Mountain which makes it very popular in summer. For those cold winter days, guests keep cozy with underfloor heating and by the fire. Unhurried meals in the company of good friends without compromising service. READ MORE HERE
AVONTUUR ESTATE RESTAURANT, The home of Fine wine, Fast horses and Fabulous food
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Discovered by our Winelands Spy…
The Top 10 Restaurants in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is the heart of the Winelands and here is a list of the Top 10 Restaurants in Stellenbosch.
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