CAPE ETC is an informative and eye-catching guide for visitors to the Mother City and surrounds. The magazine

showcases what’s on offer here: food and winE, arts and culture, EnTERTAinMEnT and adventure.

it is officially linked to Cape Town Routes Unlimited and Cape Town Tourism.

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Words GAIL ALSWANG Photography DAVID CROOKES

10 WINTER ’12

GABRIËLSKLOOF in Bot River may be thoroughly modern and new, but their wines have

a classic elegance that makes them WINNERS

One to watch

W I N E M A K E R

Words SAM WOULIDGE Photography SARAH WOODS/HSMimages

26 WINTER ’12

You’d have to be quite a chef to fill two high-end restaurants, that happen to be right next door to each other, night after night. But then,

Luke Dale-Roberts is quite a chef and The Test Kitchen and The Pot Luck Club are two quite remarkable restaurants.

TESTING HIS LUCKLF I N E D I N I N G

Cape Etc is a 132–page A4 glossy publication aimed at high-End world

trAvEllErs. the title is published biannually ( June

and december) with a print run of 10 000 copies.

DISTRIBUTION EMiRATESFirst and business-class flights from Dubai to Cape Town.

LUfTHAnSAFirst and business-class flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town.

ViRGin ATLAnTiCBusiness-class lounge at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

LEAdinG HoTELS, winERY’S And ToURiST CEnTRES in THE wESTERn CAPEOne & OnlyThe Table Bay HotelThe Cape Grace HotelThe Radisson SAS HotelThe Twelve Apostles HotelV&A Waterfront TourismBantry Bay Luxury SuitesDiemersfontein Wine EstateFranschhoek Country House & VillasGrande ProvenceGrande Roche

Lagoon Beach Hotel & ApartmentsLanzerac Hotel & SpaLe VendômeMont RochelleNH Plettenberg Bay HotelQuaysideSimola Golf EstateSt James of KnysnaThe Arabella Western Cape Hotel & SpaThe MetropoleThe Table Bay Hotel

Tokara WineryWinchester Mansions HotelThe Arniston Spa HotelThe Adderly HotelThe Mount NelsonHyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & SpaBushmans KloofThe Vineyard Hotel & SpaThe Quayside HotelThe Townhouse Hotel

Cape Etc is also distributed via DLT Media to public spaces and foyers in more than 200 hotels and guest houses throughout South Africa.

GAME RESERVESAquila Private Game Reserve, Buffalo Hills Game Reserve, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve and Inverdoorn Game Reserve.

RETAiL oUTLETSCape Town Tourism and Western Cape Tourism outlets, a large array of delis, restaurants and entertainment venues, CNA, Exclusive Books and other top retailers in the Western Cape and Garden Route.

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For restaurant reservations at La Colombe, call 021 794 2390. Constantia Uitsig, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia.

CONSTANTIA UITSIG BLANC DE BLANCS 2008 (CONSTANTIA)A light and creamy texture, hints of brioche on the nose and a fi ne mousse, this wine’s for special occasions. Serve with breakfast in bed – go for soft, buttery scrambled eggs and fresh smoked salmon atop a lightly toasted bagel.www.constantia-uitsig.com

ALMENKERK LACE RED 2010 (ELGIN)An elegantly smooth, easy-drinking blend – my personal favourite for quaffi ng with cold cuts, cheese, sun-blushed

tomatoes, rustic bread and fruity chutney on a lazy weekday evening.www.almenkerk.co.za

AVONDALE ANIMA CHENIN BLANC 2009 (PAARL)This beautiful, rounded Chenin has plenty of mouthfeel from wild yeast fermentation and extended lees contact, and hails

from organic and biodynamic sources. The perfect accompaniment to a hearty, creamy Carbonara sauce.www.avondalewine.co.za

VUURBERG RED 2006 (STELLENBOSCH)Big, bold, and seductive. This will defi nitely warm you up on a cold winter’s night! Even more so if there’s a classic beef and ale stew with a Yorkshire pudding or, better still, a tender rabbit pie with suet-crust pastry.www.vuurberg.com

ANDREAS SHIRAZ 2009 (WELLINGTON)Find yourself a good thick cut of springbok or kudu and marinate in garlic, shallots, sweet chutney, grated ginger and teriyaki

sauce. Light the braai, fetch the decanter, open the second bottle and enjoy the rich, full-bodied notes of this top winter wine.www.andreas.co.za

Sommelier’sTheselection

As sommelier at the award-

winning La Colombe restaurant, EWAN

MACKENZIE knows a thing or

two about fine wine. Here he shares his

favourite pairings for the cooler months

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BARS

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COOL bars, sports bars, seaside bars,

rooftop bars, wine bars – the Mother

City has them all

& UNION BEER SALON/CHARCUTERIE110 BREE STREET, CBD 021 422 2770, www.andunion.comPair ‘real beer with real food’ – think mouth-watering pregos and sausages and their signature ‘pulled pork’, served on wooden boards with fresh bread and accompanied by the artisanal Brewers & Union beer range. A good place to catch local musos live.

ALBA LOUNGEPIERHEAD, V&A WATERFRONT021 425 3385, www.albalounge.co.zaUnderstated sophistication awaits at this hot spot overlooking the Victoria Basin. Sip a cocktail or two as you nibble on Venetian-inspired tapas and watch the activity across the harbour.

ALEXANDER BAR76 STRAND STREET, CBD021 300 1088, www.alexanderbar.co.zaAlexander Bar is your ticket to travel back in time to the high life of the Forties. Place your drinks order on a vintage rotary-dialing telephone, leave a message on any one of the typewriters, sit back on their revolving sofa and sip on a selection of SA’s best wines, whiskies and cocktails (the Martini is a must), all to the sounds of old-school jazz. Vintage lovers, it doesn’t get more classic than this.

ASOKA68 KLOOF STREET, CBD021 422 0909, www.asokabar.co.zaA meander up Kloof Street brings you to this feng shui watering hole of choice for many a city slicker. Come for the quality cocktails and live jazz on selected nights, stay for the inventive Asian-fusion tapas menu and mountain views.

BAROCCACAMPS BAY SPORTS CLUB, CNR THE MEADWAY & VICTORIA ROAD, CAMPS BAY021 438 1992, www.barocca.co.zaWalking distance from Camps Bay beach, Barocca caters to the party set as well as families with kids. Three big-screen TVs make it a sure bet for sports fans, and the menu has all manner of hunger pangs covered, including something ‘from the barkery’ for four-legged beach friends.

BASCULE WHISKY, WINE & COCKTAIL BARCAPE GRACE HOTEL, V&A WATERFRONT021 410 7082, www.capegrace.comAn elegant lounge area with generous armchairs opens on to a terrace over-looking the waters of the international yacht marina. More than 450 whiskies and a handsome selection of Cape wines are on offer, making this the go-to place for connoisseurs.

BLAKES BAR189 BUITENGRACHT STREET, CBD021 422 4747, www.blakesbar.co.zaA three-storey study in comfort and class. DJs lay down a variety of beats on Fridays and Saturdays, or head to the Long Bar for seriously gourmet tapas and cocktails, or something from the à la carte menu. The top floor Salon Privé Champagne and cognac lounge is strictly for members – and you’ll want to become one.

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CAFE15 ALFRED HOUSE, PORTSWOOD ROAD, WATERFRONT 021 421 0348, www.buenavista.co.zaGreat Latin-inspired tapas, classic cock- tails and sultry beats are the order of the evening at this restaurant/bar. Its eclectic assortment of furniture and iconography of the revolution provide the feel of a night on the town in Castro’s Cuba.

CAFE CAPRICE37 VICTORIA ROAD, CAMPS BAY021 438 8315, www.cafecaprice.co.zaGood-looking barmen churn out quality cocktails from two separate bar areas at this Camps Bay beachfront darling. Join the crowds of locals heading to Caprice on a Sunday evening for sundowners and don’t be surprised to spot a few celebs.

CAPE TO CUBA156 MAIN ROAD, KALK BAY021 788 1566, www.capetocuba.comIt’s worth travelling out of the city to this tribute to old Havana. Order one of their famed mojitos or caipirinhas in the beach- style Che Bar while you watch the trains go by. Cuban cigars are also available.

Join the crowds of locals heading for SUNDOWNERS

and don’t be surprised to spot a few celebs

JACKAL AND HIDE108 KLOOF STREET, GARDENS021 424 1020Positioned at the top of Kloof Street, this new addition to Cape Town’s line-up of bars has unrivalled mountain and city views. Brave the chill on the deck or ensconce yourself in one of the plush period chairs inside, the perfect place to indulge in one of their desserts (peppered strawberry and mandarin custard, anyone?) with your nightcap.

HQHERITAGE SQUARE, 100 SHORTMARKET STREET, CBD 021 424 6373, www.hqrestaurant.co.zaCome night-time, HQ is where the party’s at on Heritage Square. Start your evening out with a tasty steak and chips, then sit back and enjoy the DJs, who’ll get you in the boogie mood till late on Friday nights.

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Forget wildlife channels in HD

– the BEST way to view

Cape fur seals is from the deck of a chartered boat

6 WINTER ’12

C O A S T G U I D E

DUCK AND DIVE

Duiker Island, commonly known as Seal Island, is famous for its Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) colony and a visit here should be on the itinerary for all wildlife enthusiasts. One of 35 species of seal in the world, the Cape fur seal can weigh up to 360 kg and, while often seen lazing on rocks in the sun, is an active swimmer; tagged seals have been known to swim the 1 600 km distance from Cape Town to Cape Cross in Namibia. During breeding season (November to December) an estimated 20 000 pups are born, though many will fall prey to great whites that feed in the area. On a clear winter’s day, a 20-minute boat trip to the island affords spectacular views of Cape Point and Table Mountain. Boats depart daily, weather permitting, from Hout Bay harbour – bookings can be made through Drumbeat Charters (www.drumbeatcharters.co.za), a popular company that offers reasonably priced charters to the island. Plan your trip on the weekend to coincide with a visit to Bay Harbour, a vibrant all-weather market packed with delicious artisanal fare, open Fridays 5 to 9 pm, weekends 9:30 am to 4 pm.

Cape Etc is published by Highbury Safika Media21st Floor, Metropolitan Centre7 Coen Steytler Avenue, ForeshoreCape Town, 8012 PO Box 8145, Roggebaai, 8012 Highbury Safika Media (Pty) Ltd 2004/031056/07

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