The Le Kap Lifestyle Fair at Lourensford Wine Estate

 

Setting the tone with a sumptuous Gala Dinner the night before internationally acclaimed sommelier, Jorg Pfutzner, will take you through a never to be repeated menu accompanied by 9 specially selected and extraordinary South African wines. 

The exclusive 4-course dinner created by celebrity master chefs Bertus Basson and PJ Vadas also showcasing their culinary expertise with an exhibition kitchen. The black tie affair has a limited capacity.

Born out of the appreciation and understanding of the finer things in life the LE KAP LIFESTYLE FAIR, delivers a curated selection of gourmet foods paired with fine wines, luxuriously inspired couture, dressage with music (musical kur) and showjumping. All these elements are traditionally associated with a discerning lifestyle for individuals who have an appetite for luxury.



Savour some bubbly at the Moët & Chandon Champagne bar, experience the tastes of the vintage gourmet food market, sip the latest vintages of our country's leading wine estates or enjoy the offerings at the Glenmorangie Whisky Lounge.

Held in the breathtaking Helderberg region of the Western Cape, the LE KAP LIFESTYLE FAIR will capture a national audience who naturally embraces a lifestyle of relaxed luxury. The inaugural event will be hosted at the historic Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, on the 9th of November 2013, in a Relaxed Country Chic atmosphere that is exclusive, yet accessible to all.

This Gourmet food, Wine, Fashion & Dressage lifestyle fair will establish itself as a superior annual event on the social calendar, due to its unique combination of popular lifestyle activities and the manner in which it will be presented. Its appeal to a local, national and international audience will, beyond doubt, make this event an annual institution not to be missed.

9th of November 2013, Lourensford Wine Estate

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Gala Dinner Menu

Canapés on arrival
Served with:
Lourensford Method Cap Classique Brut Rose 2010

First Course
Smoked Yellowtail, white asparagus, Nasturtium paste, walnut brittle
Served with:
2012 Savage White

Second Course
Green Olive Gnocchi, mushrooms, truffled chickpea puree, Parmesan
Served with:
2011 Sadie Palladius
2012 Alheit Radio Lazarus

Third Course
Braised lamb neck, parsnip, organic beetroot and spring vegetables
Served with:
2010 Mullineux Syrah
2009 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah
2010 Porseleinberg Syrah

Fourth Course
Apricot and almond pavlova, cardamom cream and vanilla ice cream, tonka spoom.
Served with:
2007 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance

Belgian Chocolates
Served with:
Glenmorangie Whisky

Fine Food at Your Fingertips with Lardiere

For many food lovers, or those who just have a distinct taste for luxury, dining out at a restaurant that offers fine food is a rare gastronomical treat.

Chef Junelle and her husband, Gerrie Germishuizen, however, are making gourmet dining more accessible with their new online food store, Lardiere.

“Having been involved in the food industry for over 20 years as a chef, caterer and restaurant owner, my motto has always been to select the best products that money can buy,” explains Chef Junelle. “I noticed that the best selections were usually only available for restaurants that could buy in bulk, so I wanted to find a way to make this produce available to anyone.”

The unique store caters to anyone from a master chef to an aspiring, amateur cook, and offers the type of premium quality produce and products that are usually reserved for high end restaurants. 

Now well on her way to making this happen, with Lardiere (derived from the word ‘larder’ – a room or a cupboard used to store food) on the brink of securing two sole distribution rights for leading international brands – positioning herself as a pioneer in bringing fine food ‘to the people.’

The company offers cooking classes, the first starting on the 6th of February in Pretoria, in which unique combinations and recipes are shared. “I want to teach people about fine dining and how to actually use high quality products,” adds Chef Junelle. “For example, buying cheaper meat doesn’t necessarily save money, as you have to add all sorts of things to make it taste good – which you wouldn’t need to add to a prime cut of meat.”

Anyone curious to see what they have on offer or wanting to find out more about the cooking classes, can visit www.lardiere.co.za. The current product list includes sumptuous wild mushroom ravioli, prime rib or beef rubbed with rosemary gremolata, chocolate panforte and pickled cherries – just to name a few of the culinary delights on offer.

Want to to stay in for an intimate Valentine's Day dinner, order online. Plan to have your in-laws over or simply want to cook a special meal for a loved one, source the finest food in town from Lardiere.

Valentines 2013 choices set to thrill …

Valentines will have delectable choices from country elegance at Valley Lodge & Spa in the Magaliesberg to a 5-star safari and spa at Tau Game Lodge in Madikwe and chic romance at Clico Boutique Hotel & fine dining in Rosebank for February 2013, from dining only to spa, safari and overnight packages…

Valley Lodge & Spa in Magaliesburg will be offering a delectable Valentines package at this award-winning luxury country hotel and world-class Spa, only a 45 minute drive from Joburg or Pretoria, comprising:.

Valentines Package, effective 1-28 February 2013, per couple, includes:
1 night’s accommodation in a lavishly furnished room on a delectable buffet dinner, bed & breakfast basis and a romantic turndown with rose petals and a candle-lit dinner in the privacy of your room, plus a superb bottle of sparkling wine; PLUS a 30 minute back, neck and shoulder massage for two followed by a Deluxe Spa Hydrotherapy bath experience in our world-class spa at:

• Standard Rooms R2,790 per couple
• Luxury Rooms R2,990 per couple
• Superior Rooms R3,290 per couple – and enticing discounts on all rooms for a 2nd night’s stay!

Call Valley Lodge at (27-14) 014-577 1301/5; res@valleylodge.co.za; www.valleylodge.co.za

 

 

Valentines will cherish their special dinner – and may even opt for a romantic overnight stay – at Clico Boutique Hotel in Rosebank, where the chic 5-star boutique hotel will live up to its reputation for delectable cuisine, wine pairing, intimate events and conferencing, as well as lavish accommodation, complete with scrumptious breakfasts.

Local diners will again have the option of romantic dining by candlelight only or dine, stay over and savour an intimate breakfast for two before returning to “ business as usual”!

Valentines Dinner valid for 14 February 2013:
The dining menu comes at R500 per person, excluding beverages, offering the following menu choices:

• Selection of handmade artisan breads and salted butter
• Starter: Freshly shucked oysters and smoked salmon from our oyster and champagne bar with traditional garnishes
• Mains: Pan seared bass on a French shellfish broth with saffron pomme puree and steamed asparagus
• Or Roasted duck breast with a black olive jus, fondant potato and baby leaf spinach and carrot puree

Pre dessert: Strawberry two ways

• Desserts: Hot Raspberry soufflé to share with chocolate indulgent
• Petite fours

The Clico Valentines month overnight package for the entire month of February is valid on Saturday nights, subject to reservations made 3 days prior to overnight stay @ R2600 per couple including full breakfast and Valentines menu dinner!

Adjustments can be made by prior arrangement for diners with special dietary requirements.
Book early to avoid disappointment!

Phone Clico at +27 (0)11 252 3300 email info@clicoguesthouse.com www.clicoguesthouse.com; 27 Sturdee Avenue – Rosebank - Johannesburg

Tau Game Lodge in the Madikwe Reserve is a mere 4-hour drive from Johannesburg and is offering true value for money for Valentines month, February 2013 at R2850 (highly reduced) per person sharing per night! This package includes:

• 3 meals, 2 game drives, refreshments served on game drives plus tea/coffee served during meals;
• Book a 3rd night’s stay and get the following couples’ spa treatment free, valued at R520 per person:

Soul of Africa Body Conditioning Massage – 90 minutes: a ceremonial process, using Africa’s ‘miracle’ marula oil, blended with neroli to soften signs of ageing through its anti-stress action. Benzoin further acts as an anti-inflammatory and aids chapped, inflamed and irritated skin. Traditionally the marula was used in anointment ceremonies to bless and bring abundance. Relax in the Steam Room to complete this heavenly treatment.

The facilities and accommodation at Tau have been refurbished and re-decorated to meet the demands of regular as well as new local and international visitors, with 20 standard chalets, 6 deluxe chalets, 1 family unit as well as 1 family suite, complete with a decadent dinosaur egg bath overlooking the waterhole from the main-en-suite.

Contact Tau Game Lodge at: Phone +27-(0)11-314 4350/49 email taugame@mweb.co.za or emergency call +27(0)83 262 2013 and view at www.taugamelodge.co.za