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Main Ingredient has compiled a huge list of Valentine's attractions for 2013. Treat your
lover with one of them
Here is our list of Valentine’s attractions. They have come from various sources
and we have not always been given contact details. Where we have, they are
highlighted and the email addresses and web addresses are all hyperlinks, so click on
them to make reservations. The list is arranged by area or town, with venues in
alphabetical order. Above all, have a lovely time with your special person.
CAPE TOWN
Buonvino Three-course dinner menu with bubbly on arrival at R320 per person. Enjoy
a taster of selected vino with every course.
Café Chic The special Valentine's Day five-course gourmet set menu dinner at R290 per
person includes dishes like salmon gravlax with lemon Chantilly; cucumber cannelloni
stuffed with goat’s cheese and served with beetroot mille feuille; duck breast
caramelized with honey and peach sauce; and grilled sea bass with broccoli flan; and,
for dessert, a plate of blueberry tart, iced meringue, watermelon, layered strawberry
cake and chocolate sauce.
Café Manhattan The Valentine's three-course menu at R189 per person includes
avocado ritz for starters; a choice of a beef, chicken or vegetarian Valentine's burger for
mains and Bar One cake for dessert. There will be live entertainment by Saxy Sthe (of 3
Tons of Fun), Lesley Wulf and Zion 3.
CAROLINE’S WINE TASTINGS: SPAIN – EXPLORE THE MAIN REGIONS of Rueda, Rias
Baixas, Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Toro, Priorat, Castillo Y Leon. Vina Oropendola Verdejo
2010 (R183), Martin Codaz Albarinho 2011 (R208), Fincas de Ganuza Res 2004 (R431),
Vega Sicilia Alion 2008 (R659), Vega Sicilia Valbuena 2007 (R1400), Vega Sicilia Pintia
2008 (R529), Teso La Monja Victorino 2009 (R439), Terroir al Limit Arbossar 2008 (R766),
Mauro (ex winemaker of Vega Sicilia) VS 2006 (R863). R395 p/p Find the Booking form
Here.
Catharina's A 4-course gourmet set menu is available for R560 per person, or R760 with
Steenberg wines paired with each course. Dish choices include sugar-cured salmon trout
with crispy angel hair pasta, salmon caviar and a citrus and herb dressing, summer
tomato risotto croquettes with Puglia mozzarella, basil pistou and watercress and a
grilled lamb rack with fondant potato, a pea, lemon and mint pesto and a spiced tomato
relish. Alternatively, order a picnic for two for R500, including a salmon platter with
blinis, crème fraiche, caper berries, and lemon and Travia, and a bottle of Steenberg’s
1682 Chardonnay MCC.
Connexxion Enjoy a four-course dinner menu at R395 per couple.
The Conservatory The Valentine's Day special dinner is a six-course meal which
includes a glass of Graham Beck Brut Rose and the Vin de Hohnort dessert wine.
Dear Me Enjoy a three-course set dinner menu. The menu is designed for couples to
share at R400 per couple.
Gold On Valentine's Day, couples can enjoy a 30-minute interactive drumming session
followed by a hand washing ceremony, and a set dinner menu and live entertainment at
R275 per person.
Harvey’s at the Winchester Mansions, Beach Rd, Sea Point. Valentine’s Dinner Special.
Executive Chef Jochen Riedel has created a delicious Valentine’s Dinner for two
including a welcome drink and a little surprise. Come and join us in our romantic
courtyard for your special night out. R595.00 for two. To check out the menu click

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here. Booking is essential! For enquiries & bookings please email
harveys@winchester.co.za or phone 021 434 2351
Il Cappero Enjoy a three-course dinner at R580 per couple.
The Island at President Protea Hotel Valentine’s Day dinner includes the set menu,
entertainment, a gift for the couple and a bottle of sparkling wine, at R700 per couple.
Enjoy dishes such as beef fillet served with exotic mushrooms and grilled young
vegetables; vanilla-poached Norwegian salmon served with basil risotto; and butternut
tagliatelle with wild mushrooms and ginger-cream sauce.
Keenwa Valentine's Day set menu at R450 per couple includes a glass of Miss Molly
Bubbly and a bottle of Miss Molly in my bed (red) or Miss Molly Kitchen thief (white).
Dishes on offer are shredded chicken and mayonnaise; mussels, tomatoes, corn and
served with lime juice and chilli; peppadews stuffed with mince; grilled hake served
with a spicy seafood sauce; chicken breast rolled and stuffed with prawns and spinach.
Dessert will be alfajores (delicate honey almond biscuits) to share.
La Mouette Enjoy a dinner menu at R350 per person and R550 with wine pairing. The
menu will include tapas to share and other dishes like crayfish ravioli, summer salad,
beef sirloin and a deconstructed strawberry cheesecake.
Massimo's Special Valentine's Day dinner at R240 per person includes three-course
menu, an arrival drink and live music. Dishes include beetroot-cured farmed local trout
with horseradish cream; Piemontese veal with tuna sauce dressed with capers & lemon;
'gnocchi' of ricotta and parmigiano with brown butter & truffle cream; fillet steak
medallions with whisky cream sauce; porcini mushroom- stuffed ravioli with truffle
cream sauce; or a pizza of your choice. Dessert offerings are panna cotta with rhubarb,
vanilla and ginger syrup; chocolate fondue with fresh fruit; or an Italian cheese plate
with a glass of sweet Carolyn and home-made preserves.
Mezepoli (Camps Bay) Celebrate being single with an ‘Anti Valentine’s dinner’ for
R180 per person. Drink on arrival, shooter on departure and a whole lot of meze in the
middle.
Moyo (Kirstenbosch) The special dinner menu at R325 per person includes the set
menu and live entertainment, but excludes gratuity. Dine on oysters and bubbly on
arrival at 6pm or 8pm; and continue with dishes such as smoked snoek pâté in a cape
salmon trout parcel; dukkah aubergine and pepper salsa; beef fillet medallion; chicken
breast topped with red onion marmalade and grilled baby carrots; or rooibos tea-infused
couscous on a grilled vegetable tian. Dessert options include cinnamon chocolate mousse
cake, meringue roulade, Amarula sabayon and wild berries for dessert. Contact Minette
on 021 762 9585 or minette@moyo.co.za to make a reservation.
Moyo (V&A Waterfront) Enjoy a special dinner at R350 per person, which includes an
arrival drink, the set menu and live entertainment, but excludes gratuity. Feast on moyo
flat breads; a starter platter for two; dukkah-crusted lamb rack served with grilled
seasonal veg; fresh trout served on grilled asparagus spears with a toasted almond and
coconut milk sauce; or lentil and vegetable cape curry served with fragrant organic
basmati rice and salsa. The dessert platter includes traditional koeksisters, chocolate
brownies, strawberries and ice cream. Contact Laura on 087 351 1121 or
laurar@moyo.co.za to make a reservation.
Petit Caveau Enjoy a three-course dinner and coffee with petit fours at R250 per
person. Highlights on the menu include mushroom and asparagus terrine drizzled with
truffle oil; confit duck with herb mash, fine beans and berry jus; and red velvet pudding
with cream cheese frosting and vanilla tuille.

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Planet Restaurant (Mount Nelson) R795 per person for Valentine’s menu, offered on 14
and 15 February 2013. Dished include oysters, cold tomato soup, lamb wellington and a
chocolate fondue.
Pigalle (Green Point) Valentine’s Day dinner at R1000 per couple includes a four-
course meal, a glass of Pongracz on arrival, live entertainment and gratuity. Enjoy
dishes such as olive-crusted fillet of kingklip; grilled beef fillet with truffle gnocchi; or a
platter of prawns and langoustines in lemon and garlic butter. Desserts include Cape
Velvet crème brûlée with homemade biscotti and chocolate fondant with Cointreau and
orange ice cream. Service will start at 7pm. Contact Laurette Janse van Rensburg on 021
421 4848 to make a reservation.
Rick's Café Americain Enjoy a Valentine's dinner at R245 per person which includes a
welcome drink, three-course menu and after dinner glass of Pongracz Rose and sweet
pastry.
Salt Restaurant Enjoy a three-course menu at R295 per person.
Savour Restaurant Enjoy a three-course menu with amuse and bottomless bubbly at
R350 per person.
Stardust Restaurant Enjoy a three-course menu with chocolate dipped strawberries
and grapes on arrival at R325 per person if you book before 31 January 2013 and R350
thereafter.
Tobago’s Restaurant Savour a six-course set menu, welcome cocktail, entertainment
by Dawie Goldberg Duo, and a red rose for every lady on departure for R425 per person.
The dinner includes dishes like phyllo port duck mousse with pomegranate gems and
blood orange coulis; tomato consommé with belle ravioli and smoked paprika straw;
crisp salmon scaloppini with gremolata crumble; tender contre-filet of lamb with coppa
ham wrap, smoked garlic and zucchini risotto; Asian pork belly slow braised with anis-
and-honey glaze. Dessert includes sweet strawberry pavlova, syllabub, pistachio
chocolate salami or deep chocolate mocha pudding with orange chocolate crumpets,
fresh orange compote and blackberry coconut milk ice-cream.
DURBANVILLE
De Grendel Restaurant Valentine's Day Menu: Salmon, rosé, ginger, ponzu, coriander,
asparagus, chilli - Lamb rack, fine beans, potato, butternut, blueberry, merlot -
Strawberry champagne sorbet - Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate Bookings: 021 558
7035 R550 for 4 courses, R650 for 4 course with wine pairing. All bookings include a free
bottle of De Grendel Rosé per couple.
Diemersdal farm eatery. Valentine’s Day Dinner Tapas Menu: Oysters with avocado and
chili salsa. Legend has it that Casanova ate 50 oysters a day. Enough said. - Ajo blanco
(cold almond, olive oil and garlic soup). The aroma of almonds is said to arouse passion
in women. It may just well be the boost of vitamin E, a powerful anti-oxidant which
flatters the skin that explains the blush and pouty lips. - Goats’ cheese and fig salad
with honey dressing. In ancient Persia couples drank a honey-based brew called mead in
the first month of marriage to get into the groove for wedded bliss - Asparagus and
truffle risotto. Asparagus is love food from tip to toe. Brimming with minerals and
vitamins to boost all the right things, it comes as no surprise that French bridegrooms
were served three courses the night before their wedding - Quail blackened with
Moroccan spices with pomegranate jus. The perfect fruit to ignite the inner goddess:
Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty and pleasure looked towards luscious
pomegranate to fuel her seductive powers - Chorizo, tomato jam and basil tart. Tomato,
the original love apple, forms a ménage à trois with basil (the Roman symbol of
romance) and hot-blooded Spanish sausage - Banana infused white chocolate wrapped
around milk chocolate ice cream. While Indian cultures offered bananas to the fertility

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gods, it was taboo to others. The potassium gets the nerves functioning like they should.
Smooching up to chocolate, this culinary liaison sets off a flood of endorphins, the
ultimate love hormone - Vanilla and cardamom infused dark chocolate truffles. Aztec
ruler Montezuma binged on chocolate before entering his harem! Like magic the
phenylethylamine in chocolate rouses excitement, attraction and pleasure. The perfume
nose of cardamom gets blood flowing and makes skin tingle. 18h30, R500 per couple,
includes a bottle of Diemersdal Rosé. Booking essential: 079 917 2797
The Eatery at Durbanville Hills Picnic baskets at R420 per basket serving two will be
available over lunch and in the evening of 14 February. Included in the package are six
oysters with a glass each of Pongrácz on arrival. Spread out and relax on the beautiful
blankets and pillows with a bottle of Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé, artisan bread,
chicken liver pâté and grape chutney, minted Moroccan salsa on nutty couscous,
Grabouw sausage and red onion marmalade quiche, parmesan chicken on a garden fresh
salad, and a selection of cheeses and biscuits, as well as a decadent dessert bag filled
with Turkish delight, nougat and chocolate truffles. Coffee and biscotti round off your
meal. The picnics are offered from 12 noon to 3.30pm and again from 7pm to 9pm. The
special Valentine’s Day dinner at R350 per person includes a glass of Pongrácz and half a
dozen oysters on arrival as well as a bottle of Merlot Rosé to enjoy with dinner. Dishes
on offer include beetroot cured salmon salad; beef fillet with sage-infused gnocchi, wild
mushrooms and truffle sauce; and pan-fried kingklip in a creamy Malay curry sauce.
Share a chocolate fondue with fresh strawberries and shortbread fingers followed by
coffee and biscotti. Dinner is served from 7pm until 10.30pm. Bookings are essential.
Contact The Eatery on 021 558 1337 or info@dheatery.co.za.
Sterling EQ’s picnic concert at Nitida. Show starts at 19h30 – gates open at 18h30.
Sterling EQ’s picnic concert at Nitida has become an annual highlight on the Durbanville
events calendar, and the organisers have announced that the 2013 event will coincide
with Valentine’s Day to make this an event not to be missed! Cassia, signature
restaurant at the award-winning Nitida Wine Estate, will spoil lovebirds with a
delectable picnic offering. Tickets: R600 per couple/ R300 per person. Tickets include a
picnic basket filled with a variety of delicious sweet and savoury eats, as well a bottle of
Cassia’s red or white wine. *Free entry for kids (under 12). Yummy picnic package
available for kids at R60 each. Bookings: Via Computicket Please note: Only food and
beverages purchased at the venue will be allowed. Guests are encouraged to bring along
picnic blankets or camping chairs. Cassia Restaurant: +27 21 976 0640
info@cassiarestaurant.co.za
EASTERN CAPE
Morgan Bay Hotel, Wild Coast. A romantic weekend getaway. Valentine's Day is just
around the corner...... and the Morgan Bay Hotel along the Wild Coast is the perfect
place to enjoy a romantic weekend break for you and your partner. From as little as
R1190 per person sharing for the weekend. Price includes dinner, bed & breakfast and
our magnificent seafood evening on Friday night. Plus there's more.... included is a
complimentary R250 voucher for the Milkwood Spa. *(T& C's apply) 15th - 17th February
2013. CLICK here to make a booking. At the magnificent Milkwood Spa you will struggle
to find a more breath taking view from a spa in the Eastern Cape. You will be treated to
the sights and the sounds of the rugged Wild Coast while you relax and enjoy your time
with us. CLICK here for our treatments MORGAN BAY HOTEL, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape.
+27 43 841 1062 info@morganbayhotel.co.za http://www.morganbayhotel.co.za *
Terms and conditions: Price quoted of R1190 pp is for Non-Sea View room. Partial sea
view is R1390 pp, Sea View R1510 pp & Deluxe R1630 pp for the weekend. Dinner, bed
& breakfast included. One spa voucher per couple - voucher expires 17th February 2013
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......the ideal romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day. Celebrate the month of love with a
visit to the picture perfect and romantic Franschhoek Wine Valley. Be it a weekend
away, an overnight stay, a pamper session or simply a special lunch, your Franschhoek
experience will be memorable. Regarded as one of South Africa’s leading wine
destinations and culinary capital, wine farms and fine dining establishments in and
around the valley will be taking full advantage of Valentine’s Day with something extra
special. Some of these include:
Akkerdal For the month of February guests staying at this elegant guesthouse will
enjoy a 15% discount on accommodation when booking two nights or more.
Camelot Spa Treat yourself to a one hour Spa Indulgence which includes a spa
treatment or massage. If you’d prefer your partner to join you enjoy the 90 minute
Couples Escape which includes an invigorating scrub and massage. A glass of Méthode
Cap Classique and chocolates is included with each treatment. Valid for the month of
February email info@camelotspa.co.za for more information.
Dutch East Restaurant Enjoy an evening of live music and superb food in a romantic
setting. Guests can look forward to a four-course menu, at R300 per person, which
includes a Love Cocktail on arrival. The menu will be available from the 11th until the
15th of February, for what they have called ‘Love Week’. Franschhoek Kitchen The
special Valentine's Day dinner at R700 per couple includes a glass of Colmant Méthode
Cap Classique on arrival. Starters include a choice of oysters Kilpatrick, Rockefeller and
naturelle, duck liver mousse on a plum confit tartlet or warm Asian salad with truffle
oil. For mains, diners can enjoy succulent chateaubriand, béarnaise sauce and chateau
potatoes, tuck into Cape lobster, savoury lobster soufflé and vanilla chive sauce, or try a
vegetable terrine with chateau potatoes and basil vinaigrette. A chocolate three ways
dessert selection, which includes a chocolate berry semifreddo kiss, espresso chocolate
mousse and sea salt caramel truffle will be served for dessert.
Gooding’s Groves Olive Farm Book into one of their luxury en suite Manor House rooms
at a special rate of R650 per person per night, which includes breakfast and a
complimentary olive hamper. This offer is valid for the month of February.
Valentine's Lunch & Dinner at Haute Cabriere. Haute Cabriere Restaurant will be
serving lunch and dinner a la carte, and Chef Ryan Shell has also created a Valentine’s
inspired 6-course tasting menu, including wine. Guests will also be served an aperitif of
Pierre Jourdan Belle Rose to celebrate the occasion. Haute Cabriere Summer Soiree: 14
February. Relax with good food, wine and music on the terrace and lawns of Haute
Cabriere: Every Thursday from 17h00 to 19h00. Haute Cabriere Restaurant will be
serving its delightful Terrace Menu, and all wines are available by the glass and by the
bottle. The summer vibes of the Cape Dutch Connection will keep guests entertained for
the evening. Tel : 021 876 3688. Email : restaurant@cabriere.co.za
La Bri Purchase 12 bottles of La Bri wine and stand the chance of winning one night’s
accommodation for two people on the farm, which includes breakfast as well as wine
and chocolate pairing.
La Chataigne Wines When purchasing a bottle of La Chataigne Wines, during 11th and
14th February, you’ll get your personal message signed on the bottle for your loved one.
Noble Hill Order a picnic basket to enjoy on the lawn and receive a free bottle of their
maiden vintage Mourvèdre Rosé, at a cost of R295, which serves two. Advance booking
required.
Pearl Valley Spoil yourself and your partner with a luxurious bath ceremony which
includes a full body exfoliation and hydro bath session. Included in your experience is a
glass of Méthode Cap Classique and chocolates. Or while your partner is on the golf
course indulge yourself with a 30 minute Hydrotherapy session followed by a full body

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Aromatherapy massage. A glass of Méthode Cap Classique and chocolates also included.
Valid for the month of February email wellness@pearlvalley.co.za for more
information.
Reuben’s Restaurant Spoil your loved one with an unforgettable five-course meal for
R320 per person at this highly acclaimed restaurant, including dishes such as butternut
cannoli, red wine-poached and grilled beef fillet, foie gras, crayfish, whiskey ice cream
and strawberry sablée.
Solms Delta Cupid's Choice FYNDRAAI VALENTINE'S DAY. Celebrate Valentine's Day in
true romantic style by enjoying a Valentine's picnic at a private spot along our shaded
river banks or farm dam with a bottle of chilled Solms Astor Cape Jazz Shiraz and a
special chocolate. Should you prefer a set-menu, you can sit under the oaks and order
off of our special Fyndraai Valentine's Menu. Email us to book or call 021 874 3937 ext
115.
Vrede en Lust Book your farm stay in one of their luxurious accommodation houses,
and enjoy the magic of the Franschhoek Wine Valley. Don’t miss out on the opportunity
to spend a night in the luxurious Manor House at the special rate of R890 per person per
night (normal rate is R2 270 per person per night). The accommodation rate includes
breakfast. For details on their Valentine’s rates and offerings email info@vnl.co.za.
For more on these and other exciting Valentine’s Day offerings visit
www.franschhoek.org.za.
HERMANUS
The Pavilion at The Marine Enjoy a glass of Methode Cap Classique on arrival and a
special Valentine's Day menu at R310 per person.
JOHANNESBURG
Browns of Rivonia. Enjoy a three-course menu at R375 per person. The menu will
include dishes like Bobotie won-ton, salmon Caesar salad, char-grilled beef fillet, glazed
duck and Amarula tiramisu.
Clico Boutique Hotel. The special Valentine’s Day menu for R500 per person (excluding
beverages) includes freshly shucked oysters and smoked salmon with traditional
garnishes; pan-seared bass or roasted duck breast; a pre-dessert of strawberries done
two ways; hot raspberry soufflé to share; and petite fours. The Valentines month
overnight package for R2600 per couple is valid for on Saturday nights throughout
February (subject to reservations made three days prior to overnight stay), and includes
full breakfast and Valentine’s dinner. Phone Clico at 011 252 3300, email
info@clicoguesthouse.com or visit www.clicoguesthouse.com to make your booking.
EVK Village Restaurant Treat yourselves to a Valentine's Day mezze banquet set menu
at R245 per person, which consists of a selection of five different mezze, salad, dips,
bread and a dessert, including a welcome drink.
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa Treat yourselves to the Valentine’s dining indulgence
menu at R650 per person, which includes dishes like Namibian grand oyster caviar
gratin; summer leek cannelloni; a duet of salmon and kingklip; duck breast with
rhubarb; and carved chateaubriand with exotic mushroom, pomme purée and bordelaise
jus. Indulge in sinful chocolate dessert with mousse and strawberries, or glühwein-
poached pear, almond, jelly tots and cinnamon. Tea and coffee will be served with
friandise.
The Fairlawns overnight Valentine's package comprises Valentine’s Day dinner by
candlelight served in your private suite; one night in a bedroom decorated for romance;
a specially selected bottle of a top SA sparkling wine; and a scrumptious full breakfast.
Prices per couple per night: Grand Chateaux – R4855; Courtyard – R5340; Villa Suite –

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R5735; Presidential Suite – R17220. Call 011 804 2540/1/2 or email
fairlawn@fairlawns.co.za to make a reservation or visit www.fairlawns.co.za for more
info.
Gourmet Gurus at the Farmstall Enjoy a three-course dinner and a complimentary
glass of bubbles on arrival at R285 per person. The meal will comprise of dishes such as
smoked salmon and with a king prawn garnish, grass-fed beef fillet, seared Scottish
salmon or duck leg confit with seared duck breast, creamy mash and green beans.
Dessert options include crème brûlée, chocolate tart, or warm dark Belgium chocolate
tart served with Madagascan vanilla ice cream.
Gwefey Asian Cuisine Choose between two Valentine's set menus priced at R250 per
person or R350 per person.
Medeo (The Palazzo Hotel) Savour a five-course set menu for R800 per couple. Dishes
include the likes of onion consommé with shredded duck confit and gruyere cheese
crouton; poached salmon in olive oil and garlic with avocado and coriander sorbet;
grilled aged beef fillet with foie gras; and grilled seabass served on a bed of prawns,
scallops, cherry tomato and rocket salad. For dessert, indulge in red wine panna cotta,
caramel swirl baked cheesecake, passion fruit jam and berry gastrique.
Moyo (Melrose Arch) Enjoy a special Valentine’s Day dinner at R295 per person, which
includes arrival drink, set menu, entertainment and gift. Dine on specialities like fish
curry with coconut milk and sun-dried mango; cous cous with hanepoot-braised
springbok shank; calamari with molasses, groundnut and chilli sauce; morogo-and-
mozzarella-stuffed beef fillet served with mushrooms; peri peri spatchcock baby chicken
with chips; or the vegan lentil and vegetable cape curry. For dessert, choose either a
soft rosewater-scented meringue filled with berries and mascarpone cheese; cinnamon
dark chocolate mousse cake served with a berry coulis; or toasted almond ice cream
served with a caramel sauce. Contact Lizzy on 011 684 1477/8 or lizzy@moyo.co.za to
make a reservation.
Moyo (Zoo Lake) The special Valentine’s dinner at R295 per person includes an arrival
drink, the set menu, entertainment, and a gift to take home. Dishes include starters like
samoosas, spicy prawns, mussels and roasted veg kebabs. Mains are a choice of
Tanzanian chicken breast; Tunisian-inspired line fish kebab; mild vegetarian curry; or
300g rump smothered with a mushroom and peppadew sauce. All dishes are served with
a choice of starch, sweet carrots and green beans. Dessert options include cinnamon
dark chocolate mousse cake served with a berry coulis; berries poached with vanilla
sugar and topped with an almond crumble; and meringue filled with mascarpone cheese
and strawberries. Contact Ania on 011 646 0058 or ania@moyo.co.za to make a
reservation.
Pigalle (Bedfordview) Special dinner at R350 per person includes canapés; starters
such as prawns, venison carpaccio or grilled calamari tubes; mains of flame grilled
balsamic fillet, crispy half duckling with a strawberry and Drambuie sauce, roasted
chicken breast with apricot and Parma ham, the catch of the day, or king prawns; and a
dessert such as crème brûlée, ice cream nut cake or mille feuille.
Pigalle (Melrose Arch) Dinner at R350 per person includes an amuse boucle; starters
such as calamari, prawns, oysters and duck spring rolls; mains of duck l’orange, balsamic
fillet, queen prawns, sole or calamari; and a dessert of crème brûlée, chocolate torte,
malva pudding or ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. Cost excludes gratuity and
beverage.
Ten Bompas The special three-course menu for R700 per couple includes a welcome
drink each and canapés. Dishes include beetroot-and-vodka-cured Norwegian salmon;
king prawn cocktail; tomato and caramelised garlic tarte tatin with basil cream; grilled

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beef fillet with roasted potatoes and red wine and bone marrow sauce; pan-roasted
kingklip with butter bean croquettes and chorizo; pan-fried duck breast with sweet
potato mash; and roasted rack of lamb with parmesan and caper crust. Dessert options
include granadilla, ice cream and meringue terrine with ginger biscuits; banoffee
cheesecake with salted caramel sauce; chocolate and berry tart with rose-scented
cream; and gorgonzola and caramelised apple stack with ciabatta toast.
Turbine Hall at The Forum conference venue Singles, couples or crowds can enjoy a
three-course dinner with a complimentary welcome cocktail for R330 per head in Jozi’s
arts and culture precinct. Bookings are essential. (Visit www.theforum.co.za for more
information.) Contact Hazel Ndebele on 087 310 3888 or email
turbinebookings@theforum.co.za.
KWAZULU NATAL
9th Avenue Bistro Sit down to a set menu at R395 per person, which includes a glass of
bubbly on arrival. Enjoy starters like smoked ostrich fillet with milk stout and pecan nut
toast; pear, pecan and gorgonzola salad; homemade roasted butternut squash ravioli;
crispy fried calamari; and slow-roasted suckling pig with apple and gorgonzola risotto.
Mains include fillet of beef with rosemary roast potatoes; crispy roasted free-range
duck; mushroom and leek phyllo pastry tart; grilled Norwegian salmon; slow roasted
lamb shoulder with roasted garlic mash; and prawn tail pasta.
Hartford House, Mooi River, KZN. Spoil your loved one with a romantic Valentine’s Stay
at Hartford House. Choose from any of our luxurious rooms, stay for two nights or more
and your partner gets 50% off. To qualify for our Valentine’s accommodation special
please refer to this advert upon booking. Valid from 11th to 16th February 2013.
http://www.hartford.co.za RSVP - Emma reception@hartford.co.za 033 263 2713.
CONTACT us TODAY TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
Moyo (Pier Bar) and Moyo (uShaka) The special Valentine's Day meal in the main
restaurant (uShaka) for R320 per person includes an arrival drink, set menu and live
entertainment (excludes service fee). You could also settle in at the Pier Bar for R450
per couple. Dishes include shucked west coast oysters; smoked salmon parcels; jumbo
prawns: west coast mussels in a white wine and garlic cream sauce; flame-seared fillet
of beef; pan-fried chicken breast in a rich sherry cream sauce; and succulent braised
oxtail. Sweets include malva pudding; cinnamon mousse cake bites; pistachio baklava;
rum-soaked and flambéed bananas; and koeksisters served with toasted almond ice
cream.
Unity Brasserie and Bar R190 per person will get you a shared starter platter, plus a
choice of one main dish and one dessert. Enjoy dishes such as butternut and gorgonzola
risotto; lemon and rosemary grilled chicken breasts on roasted sweet potato and
butternut; sirloin with bacon and blue cheese sauce; Amarula malva with vanilla ice
cream; and baked cheesecake with double chocolate ice cream.
MAGALIESBERG
Rambling Vine Treat yourselves to a three-course set menu at R320 per person
throughout the month of February. The dinner includes a goat’s cheese tartlet starter
with roasted cherry tomato fondue; a choice between fillet of Karan beef à la bordelaise
served with pommes Anna topped with foie gras butter or oriental cashew red Thai curry
with sweet peppers. Dessert will be crème caramel with strawberries, cream and hot
chocolate sauce.
Zeederburg Restaurant at Valley Lodge & Spa The Valentine’s Day package, effective
from 1st February to 28th February, includes one night’s accommodation; a romantic
turn-down with rose petals; a candle-lit dinner in the privacy of your room; a bottle of
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Deluxe Spa Hydrotherapy bath experience; and buffet breakfast. Prices: Standard Room
– R2790 per couple; Luxury Room – R2990 per couple; and Superior Room – R3290 per
couple. There are also discounts on all rooms for a second night’s stay. Call Valley Lodge
at 014 577 1301/5, email res@valleylodge.co.za or visit www.valleylodge.co.za to
make your reservation.
PAARL
eat@simonsvlei The Valentine's Day two-course dinner for R215 per person or three-
course dinner for R225 per person will also feature dancing. Enjoy dishes such as venison
spring rolls and plum dipping sauce; mussel pot with garlic, cream and fresh ciabatta;
grilled rump steak with brandy cream; baked salmon with lemon butter; and prawn
pasta with linguine. All mains are served with croquette potatoes and baby veg. For
dessert order Pavlova with cream and fresh berries or deep fried ice cream and
butterscotch cream.
Glen Carlou Restaurant Enjoy amuse bouche, a three-course menu and live
entertainment at R300 per person.
Harvest at Laborie Valentine's Day dinner at R245 per person includes starters, mains,
dessert and coffee with Belgian chocolates. Dishes include roasted beetroot soup with
herb chevin ravioli; smoked ostrich carpaccio; chargrilled, free-range rib eye with
brandy and black peppercorn sauce; and lightly-smoked Norwegian salmon niçoise.
Desserts include warm, soft chocolate tart with a chocolate and hazelnut spring roll and
homemade Kit Kat ice cream; and fresh summer berries with homemade strawberry
yoghurt ice cream.
The Red Table at Nederburg Have a romantic lunch or dinner on 14th February.
Starters include West Coast oysters and tempura tiger prawns. For mains try grilled
Norwegian salmon with a warm fondant potato and leek and cherry tomato salad
drizzled with a lemon dressing. The Valentine’s Day special dessert is an upside-down
honey cheesecake with seasonal berry compote. Starters range from R65 to R90 per
person and mains are priced from R75 to R145. A selection of desserts is available from
R45 to R55. A Valentine’s Day picnic basket for two or more can also be pre-ordered for
R250 per person. The baskets are packed with savoury and sweet treats such as
asparagus spears wrapped in Parma ham, a beetroot, feta and rocket salad, lime and
tequila-marinated prawns, sticky chicken with peppadew and pineapple skewers, artisan
cheeses and cured meats, flatbread and crackers, strawberries dipped in Belgian
chocolate and red velvet cupcakes. Also enjoy a bottle of Nederburg Brut or non-
alcoholic beverages such as bottled water and sparkling apple juice. For reservations at
the restaurant, or to pre-book picnic baskets, call 021 862 3104 or send an e-mail to
theredtable@nederburg.co.za.
PRETORIA
Casta Diva Charisma's Restaurant Enjoy a six-course menu and entertainment by
vocalist, Richard Nazombane at R325 per person.
De Kloof Valentine’s Day dinner at R775 per person includes champagne, canapés, a
four-course dinner, service charge and petit fours to take home. The meal features
dishes such as ballotine of chicken and foie gras; pan-grilled kabeljou, asparagus,
crayfish and mango spring roll; Parma ham-wrapped fillet; and a dessert platter for two
of poached apricots, hazelnut praline shortbread, vanilla crème brûlée and Valrhona
milk chocolate ice cream.
Geet The four-course Valentine's Day dinner at R550 per person includes a bottle of
champagne and a gift. Dinner will be served either in the main dining room or in the
lounge, seated on the floor with soft cushions and lamps.

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Granita Celebrate with a romantic seven-course gourmet dinner and wine pairing at
Kievits Kroon’s signature restaurant, Granita, for R550 per person. The package includes
a glass of sparkling wine each on arrival; a seven-course gourmet dinner; specially
selected wines from the award-winning list; and live music. There’s also the option of
dining under the stars at the pool. Call 0860 543 8487 or email
reservations@kievitskroon.co.za.
Hemingway’s Treat yourselves to a three-course set menu served between 6pm and
10pm, and a bottle of Vrede en Lust wine, at R650 per couple. Dinner includes a starter
of prawn, calamari and mussel ravioli; a main course of beef fillet with butternut purée,
parmesan cream, and a brandy jus; and dessert of mocha strawberry, mocha cream and
strawberry mousse.
Moyo (Fountains) Couples can opt for dinner at R295 per person, which includes an
arrival drink each, set dinner menu and live entertainment (excludes service fee); or go
for the romantic picnic basket at R440 per couple. Click through to menu for details.
Contact Ruth on 012 341 5729 or ruth@moyo.co.za to make a reservation.
Namaskar Restaurant Enjoy a four-course buffet menu with live music at R295 per
person.
Prue Leith Chefs Academy Valentine’s Dinner Menu. R480.00 per person, paired with
wine. Amuse Bouche. Starter: BEETROOT CARPACCIO Raspberries, Belnori phantom
forest goat’s cheese, basil and raspberry vinaigrette. Soup. PRAWN BISQUE Coconut
foam and prawn tails. Main Course: GRASS FED BEEF TWO WAYS Sous vide fillet and
braised short rib ravioli, white bean puree, caponata and roasted vine tomatoes, bone
marrow vinaigrette or SEARED SCOTTISH SALMON Potato puree, pickled radishes,
asparagus, campari beurre blanc. Pre-Dessert: WILD STRAWBERRY SORBET Roasted milk
chocolate, poppy seed brittle. Dessert: PLUM TART Caramel ice cream, dark chocolate
dipped honeycomb with plum coulis. Friandise. Please ask your waiter for suitable wine
suggestions. 262 Rhino Street, Hennopspark, Ext2, Centurion. Reservations by email to
info@prueleith.co.za or +27 12 654-5203
Spiced Coffee Sit at a rose petal adorned table, enjoy a rose soda on arrival, a Spiced
Platter for two and a delicious home-baked cake for dessert. The Spiced Platter consists
of Camembert, cream cheese, feta, German salami, country ham, cherry tomatoes,
home-made onion marmalade, sundried tomatoes, rocket, olives and home-made white
bread at R244 per couple.
Villa San Giovanni Valentine’s Dinner R280 per person includes dishes like homemade
butternut and roasted almond ravioli; fillet filled with Emmental and parmesan cheese
and served with creamy mushroom sauce; and risotto served with two tiger prawns.
Dessert will be canoli Siciliani (crispy pastry shells filled with creamy ricotta and
speckled with choc chips and candied fruit) and coffee panna cotta. Contact Villa San
Giovanni on 012 543 0501/0843/1736 Fax: 086 561 5444 or info@vsg.co.za to make a
reservation.
ROBERTSON
Mo and Rose at Soekershof, Klaas Voogds, near Robertson. Dine à la carte or choose
our VALENTINE’S WINE PAIRING MENU: Amuse *** Duo of Salmon Trout - Tartare and
Home-Cured - with Lemon Pannacotta Balance Chenin Blanc Wooded - Winemaker‘s
Selection 2012 *** Yellowtail-Roulade with Saffron Beurre Blanc, Pok Choi and Pecan-
Nut-Purée Quando Pinot Noir 2011 *** Classic Crèpes Suzettes with Poppy Seed Ice Cream
Kranskop Noble Late Harvest 2011 *** R 255 per person excl. wines, R 295 with 3 glasses
of wine to complement each course FOR RESERVATIONS please call 023 626 4134 or
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The Robertson Small Hotel celebrates Cupid’s craft in February. Spoil your lover with
a Midsummer’s Night Dream date. The Robertson Small Hotel, voted South Africa’s Best
Luxury Country Hotel for the second consecutive year at the 2012 World Luxury Hotel
Awards, also bestows their guests with added Valentine’s treats should they be spending
a night or two in one of its 10 spacious luxury en-suite rooms during the month of
February. These Valentine’s touches include a complimentary bottle of wine for your
table if you dine at the hotel’s signature restaurant – Reuben’s at The Robertson Small
Hotel – during your stay; a special gift and romantic treats in your room, and a R100
voucher to use towards any spa treatment valued at R300 or more at the hotel’s
Wellness Room. The Midsummer’s Night Dream Valentine’s Dinner at The Robertson
Small costs R240 per person which includes the wine/beverage pairing per course. Cupid
will be ready with his bow at 19h00 and bookings are essentials as seating is limited. To
reserve your table or to book a room contact The Robertson Small Hotel at +27 23 626
7200 or send an email to info@therobertsonsmallhotel.com. The Robertson Small Hotel
is at 58 Van Reenen Street, Robertson, Western Cape.
SLANGHOEK
Opstal Estate: Valentine’s Day with a twist at With Valentine’s Day around the corner
why not treat your loved one with an unusual day to remember. Celebrate this age old
tradition at Opstal Estate, situated in the picture perfect Slanghoek Wine Valley, less
than an hour’s drive from Cape Town, with their ‘Picnic in the Vineyard’ on Thursday,
14th February (6pm). On arrival you’ll be greeted with refreshing Virgin Sparkle, served
in a bottle with a Caprese canapé resting on top. Guests will be invited to partake in old
school grape stomping with the love of their life and then sample your own ‘crushed’
Love Juice. Having worked up a hefty appetite make your way back to the restaurant to
enjoy a feast fit for kings and queens. This includes homemade bread, cheeses, salmon
pâté, cold beef fillet, chicken terrine, figs and sublime summer salads. For dessert tuck
into delectably sweet chocolate brownies, Turkish delight and nougat. End off the
perfect evening with freshly brewed coffee and homemade cupcakes. Booking is
essential and costs R150 per person. Contact 023 344 3001 or restaurant@opstal.co.za
for more information or to secure your table.
SOMERSET WEST
CLOUD NINE VALENTINE’S EXPERIENCE AT WATERKLOOF. Exclusive Degustation Menu
of six food and wine pairings to woo the senses. The exclusive ‘Waterkloof Valentine’s
Dinner with View’ costs R650 per person which includes all the wines on the evening or
R500 per person excluding the wine pairings. Bookings are essential. To reserve your
table, contact 021 858 1491 or send an email to restaurant@waterkloofwines.co.za.
Waterkloof Estate is outside Somerset West on the M9 Sir Lowry’s Pass Village Road.
STELLENBOSCH
Barouche Enjoy a three-course menu and a complimentary glass of Blaauwklippen Rosé
on arrival for R350 per person. Dinner includes spicy butternut and coriander broth with
peppered goats cheese tortellini; a starter of cured Norwegian salmon and golden crab;
mains of either crispy fried spiced beef tartare ravioli with macerated cabbage and
buttered asparagus, or crispy roasted pork belly with minted apple purée and pommes
William; and dessert of chocolate marquise with almond parfait, bourbon chocolate
truffles and macaroons with nachtmusik infused cream.
Cuvee at Simonsig Tempt your Valentine at Simonsig's Cuvée Restaurant, Kromme
Rhee Road (between the R304 and R44,north of Stellenbosch). This year Cuvée’s
Valentine’s Menu offers a six course love affair of sensual and tasty indulgences. Cuvée
restaurant’s chef Lucas Carstens has devised a Valentine’s Day menu that will set the
perfect mood for an excellent evening. To set the mood, fresh oysters and a cucumber,
seaweed and chili sorbet served with Kaapse Vonkel is followed by invigorating white

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gazpacho of almonds and grapes paired with Simonsig Chardonnay. Fish lovers can
indulge in lovely pomegranate cured salmon with cucumber and honey soy dressing. Let
the crisp Sunbird Sauvignon Blanc tease your tastebuds before Cuvée’s Ginseng
Refresher will cool things down. A glass of Simonsig Pinotage with a succulent serving of
sirloin with spinach, confit garlic and black truffle jus is sure to be the highlight of the
evening that will end on a sweet note with indulgent dark chocolate tart, strawberry
truffle, banana ripple ice cream and figs. Cuvée’s Valentine’s Dinner starts at 19h00 on
Thursday, 14th February and costs R 385 per person, which includes a glass of wine to
complement each course. Bookings for this special evening are essential. Contact Cuvée
restaurant at +27 021 888 4932 or send an email to cuvee@simonsig.co.za to reserve
your table. Fax: +27 21 888 4909 wine@simonsig.co.za www.simonsig.co.za
Dornier Valentine’s Day Menu. The true romance of Valentine’s Day is just around the
corner and this year we’ve planned a wonderful three course set menu to tantalize the
taste buds while you enjoy a beautiful sunset overlooking the majestic Stellenbosch
Mountains. Whet your appetite with oysters and Colmant bubbly, before selecting you
choice of starters, mains and dessert. For starters, decide between a delectable
Seafood Plate, Kudu Mellazane or French Brioche with sautéed exotic mushrooms. Three
wonderful main dishes give you a choice between grain fed Karan Beef, fresh Line fish or
homemade Italian Pasta. End of the meal with Eton Mess, rich Chocolate Brownie or
tangy Raspberry Sorbet. Finish off the meal with coffee and Friandise. All dishes are
paired with one of our fantastic Dornier wines. Three course menu is priced at R380
without wine and R450 including wine. Bookings are essential so please phone us on
021 880 0557 or book online www.dornier.co.za. We look forward to seeing you there.
R 380 for 3 course & R 450 for 3 course with wine. Bookings are essential and place is
limited, so phone 021 880 0557 or send an email to bodega@dornier.co.za
Embrace nature with a Valentine’s picnic at Hartenberg Wine Estate. Add a touch of
winelands romance to your Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, 14 February with a relaxed,
late afternoon picnic on the lush lawns of Hartenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.
Whether you choose to sit at a table or lounge on cushions under the trees, you'll find
the perfect little nook in Hartenberg’s beautiful garden to share some delicious picnic
bites with the special person in your life. Prepared with an abundance of fresh, locally
sourced ingredients, you'll be spoilt for choice with a decadent picnic spread including
prawn skewers, wholesome salmon trout and cucumber salad. Picnic lovers can look
forward to Eleanor’s famous snoek pâté, preserved figs, artisanal cheeses, crisp fresh
fruit and creamy strawberry cheesecake. These are just some of the delights in the
basket served with a bottle of Hartenberg Estate wine and a glass of pink bubbly. As a
flag bearer for conservation and sustainable farming, Hartenberg’s philosophy of
protecting the environment is evident in every aspect of the estate, even on Valentine’s
Day. In addition to sourcing local ingredients as far as possible to minimise their carbon
footprint, completely biodegradable containers are used and made into compost to feed
the vines. Hartenberg Wine Estate’s Valentine’s Day picnic is available between 12h00
and 18h30 at R380 per couple and includes a bottle of estate wine and a glass of Villiera
Brut Rosé. Bookings for this special picnic are essential. Call +27 21 865 2541, Email:
info@hartenbergestate.com or visit www.hartenbergestate.com. Hartenberg Wine
Estate is on the Bottelary Road (M23) off the R304 to Stellenbosch.
Makaron at Majeka House Treat yourselves to a special dinner of ingredients especially
selected for their romantic qualities for R375 per person. Start with sautéed asparagus,
poached quail egg, truffle espuma, basil foam and crispy quinoa and move on to pan-
seared catch of the day with butter-poached marron, smoked tomato, roasted garlic
puree, gremolata, fresh oyster or springbok loin with turnip puree, baby beetroot, honey
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coffee or tea and petit fours. Dinner includes a glass of bubbly on arrival, and a
romantic gift.
Moyo (Stellenbosch) R395 per person gets you drinks on arrival, the full buffet,
entertainment (which includes live music and a photo booth), a small gift to take home,
and the service fee. Contact Bianca or Lauren on 021 809 1133 or
baucamp@moyo.co.za or laureng@moyo.co.za to make a reservation.
The House of J.C. Le Roux Enjoy Le Good Life on Valentine’s Day with bubbly pairings
of seductive delights at The House of J.C. Le Roux. Add some sparkle with Le Good Life
on Valentine’s Day with bubbly pairings of seductive delights at The House of J.C. Le
Roux. With a glamorous new look and chic new additions to South Africa’s leading home
of sparkling wine, you and your beloved can indulge in the famous J.C. Le Roux trio of
La Vallée Rosé, La Fleurette and La Chanson paired with sweet delights. J.C. Le Roux La
Vallée Rosé is a refreshing Cap Classique that suits all palates. This stylish Rosé
complements any occasion and is an ideal choice for those who prefer the elegance of a
fine Cap Classique with just a hint of sweetness. The flirtatious La Fleurette perfectly
balances freshness and sweetness with its playful palate of sweet strawberry and sensual
plum flavours, combined with the richness of Muscat. Romantic and lively, J.C. Le Roux
La Chanson reveals a delightful mélange of sweet, fruity flavours suggesting hints of
strawberry and plum. After this romantic tasting, be sure to extend your stay at Le
Venue, the new signature restaurant at The House of J.C. Le Roux open for breakfast
and lunch with an inviting al fresco deck. The special Valentine’s Day sweet treat
experience costs R30 per person. Booking is essential, phone 021 865 8200. The House
of J.C. Le Roux, situated in the Devon Valley in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands,
is open seven days a week. Le Venue is open from 09h00 till 16h00 with breakfast served
between 09h00 and 11h00 and lunch from 12h00 till 15h00. Visit
http://www.jcleroux.co.za or www.facebook.com/HouseofJCLeroux.