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Two foodie finds at Cellars-Hohenort near Cape Town

February 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

By Elena del Valle
Photos by Gary Cox

Champagne and Lavender Jelly at The Greenhouse

Grain Fed Beef Filet

Our favorite dish: Malay Spiced Prawns and Pork Belly

Game Terrine

Carpaccio of Scallops, Tuna and Abalone

Amouse bouche
When we confirmed our stay at Madiba Villa at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Constantia we were pleased. In part because we were looking forward to [...]

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Savannah for a unique blend of antebellum charm, 21 century creativity

January 11th, 2010 · No Comments

Article and photos by Josette King

Victorian gems are being restored to their original charm
It is said in Savannah that when its founder General James Oglethorpe departed for England in 1743 he left instructions not to change anything until he returned. He never did. And although the city expanded in the centuries that followed, it retained [...]

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Romantik Hotel Relais de la Poste, small historic property, gourmet restaurant in Alsace

October 5th, 2009 · No Comments

By Elena del Valle
Photos by Gary Cox
We arrived in La Wanzenau, a small town just north of Strasbourg, one of France’s easternmost cities, on a cold and rainy day. Soon after we arrived we took shelter from the weather at the Romantik Hotel Relais de la Poste, a family owned hotel in a historic building [...]

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Favored chef breathes new excitement into Le Cinq restaurant

September 14th, 2009 · No Comments

Article by Elena del Valle and photos by Gary Cox
Ever since he arrived at Les Elysees du Vernet in Paris, France we became fans. There was passion and culinary ambition in the way he cooked and served his tasty delights at the understated restaurant steps away from the famed Champs Elysees. Every meal we had [...]

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Taillevent solid choice for dinner in prestigious eighth arrondissement

August 10th, 2009 · No Comments

For years Taillevent was the restaurant of choice for many Parisians and among visitors to Paris, especially Americans. Over time it became less desirable and in 2003 when our foodie team dined at the well known restaurant they were disappointed.
A new chef, Alain Solivérès, joined the restaurant and in 2004, Taillevent redecorated the interior. By [...]

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