Pierre Jourdan Tranquille, excellent with Anina Meyer’s Vegetable & Fried Noodle Bowl…

Pierre Jourdan Tranquille, a classic still wine, made from the classical Champagne & Burgundy varieties, Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

August 20th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Sunday Feast at Haute Cabrière from 1 May to 30 September 2017

Haute Cabrière Restaurant Sunday lunch has a strong tradition all over the world, it is still very much an aspect of life nowadays with busy weeks leaving Sundays the day to recharge and catch up over a hearty and tasty meal, making conversation the centre piece of the table. Chefs Westley Muller & Nic van

May 22nd, 2017|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