Morgenster revisited

Morgenster Manor House with its banks of hydrangeas & agapanthus I have such happy childhood memories of Morgenster, as you enter off Lourensford Road on the left is an open field which was used for polo playing in the early 1950s. My father was playing polo and we took a picnic. Also present, though I

January 17th, 2016|Categories: Michael's Writings, Restaurants|Tags: , , , , |
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Giorgio Nava honoured in New York

Giorgio Nava CAPE TOWN based chef and restaurateur Giorgio Nava has once again been given international recognition for his contribution to furthering the reputation of Italian cuisine. Famously passionate about upholding Italian authenticity and quality at his stellar eatery 95 Keerom in Cape Town, Nava is a proud ambassador for Italian cuisine and

January 29th, 2013|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: |
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about

fav-57 As a young aspiring chef, Michael laid a solid foundation for his career at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in London. Over the next 30 years he had a series of high profile hospitality management posts, was the Public Relations Manager for Boschendal and ran three successful restaurants in the Cape, one of which, Parks, featured in the national top 10 restaurants.

Michael is a family man, author and broadcaster.
A lifetime devoted to the promotion and appreciation of the South African wine and food industry has earned him many accolades, including the Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Eat Out Awards.

Michael continues to be prolific, informative and entertaining on his wine and food website, michaelolivier.co.za

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