Press release | 20 November 2015
2016 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards winners announced
South Africa’s shining culinary talents were honoured at the 2016 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards on Sunday, 20 November. The Grand Arena at Grand West in Cape Town was transformed into a luxurious secret garden for the Sunday lunch of the year, where the stars of...
I recently came across this extra-ordinary bucket list of things to do in Pretoria and surrounding areas. Thank you 3@Marion Guesthouse for sharing 94 things to do and experience in Pretoria...from a fellow Pretorian...it seems that I am gong to have lots of busy weekend ahead!
Just to get you going, here are the a few of the items on...
The top 10 restaurants was announced on 16 November.... They are:
The Test Kitchen (Woodstock, Cape Town)
La Colombe (Constantia, Cape Town)
The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (Franschhoek)
Greenhouse at The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel (Constantia, Cape Town)
Five Hundred at The Saxon Hotel (Sandton, Johannesburg)
The Restaurant at Waterkloof (Somerset West)
Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient (Elandsfontein, Pretoria)
Terroir (Stellenbosch)
The Pot Luck Club (Woodstock, Cape Town)
Jordan...
This is a selection of my favourite venues, restaurants, travel industry service providers & global travel experiences of 2014. Factors taken into account include but are not limited to: level of service, quality of facilities, overall atmosphere & experience, food, that exceptional quality that differentiates. Do you agree? I am looking forward to your comments.
Contact me on carla@carlarossouw.com should...
Granita is a fine dining restaurant located at Kievits Kroon Country Estate. They do a 6 course menu with or without wine paring. Booking essential at 0860 543 848. Keep this in mind for your next special birthday or anniversary dinner. Communicate dietary requirements when making your booking.
Tin Roof Cafe
Welcome to 2015 and isn't it great that you can go back to your favourite restaurant and they still exceed expectations!
Tin Roof Cafe (contact 072 367 5698) in the Boschkop area, Pretoria East is still going strong and after all this time I have discovered their green carpaccio - pure bliss. In my opinion the beauty of...
Tapas has become very popular over the past few years and there are many fabulous options for tapas in South Africa.
My absolute favourite is Siesta Tapas Bar and Bistro (78 Scott Street, Schoemansville, 012 253 1038) at the Hartbeespoort Dam. Every dish is a taste sensation. Some options include:
Paella
Orange & Avo salad
Crostini
Patatas Bravas
Empanadillas and Empanadas
Mixed mushrooms - fantastic!
Nachos
Very difficult...
Salt Charcuterie, Eatery and Bakery
11 Hazelwood Road, Hazelwood, Pretoria, 079 540 3483, saltcharcuterie@yahoo.co.za
Open since October 2013
European concept new to Pretoria
Warehouse style open plan space with additional outside seating
Owner Wessel van Jaarsveld describes some menu items as gourmet tapas, small but delicious menu, small portions
Chalkboard selection includes own artisan cheese, small-batch cured meats, bread and variety of condiments
Choose between plates,...
The following are a selection of my favourite venues, travel industry service providers & global travel experiences of 2013. Factors taken into account include but are not limited to: level of service, quality of facilities, overall atmosphere & experience, food, that exceptional quality that differentiates. Do you agree? I am looking forward to your comments.
Contact me on carla@carlarossouw.com should...
Carla’s choice – Hartbeespoort Dam area
Silver Orange Bistro
On R513, close to the R104 fourway crossing, 082 378 2948
Booking essential
Inside and outside seating available
They never disappoint
Their complimentary arrival cocktails is an excellent start to a leisurely lunch
There fillet is utterly delicious, melt in the mouth perfect
Duck samosas with homemade ginger sauce is addictive
Tempura prawn starter recommended
Good attentive service
Siesta Tapas Bistro
78...