The Commissary leads the charge…

An exceptional team, Wesley Randles and Simon Widdison, open The Commissary In the City Bowl in November. Future Award Winner?

October 1st, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: , Sandalene Dale-Roberts, , The Commissary, Top Cape Town Restaurants, |
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The Shortmarket Club…hottest ticket

The Shortmarket Club…clubby interior An invitation to lunch at The Shortmarket Club is hardly one that you regret. Luke and Sandalene Dale-Roberts partner with Simon Widdison, front house manager from the Pot Luck Club and Wesley Randles, Luke’s former head chef. Wesley Randles & Simon Widdison Mark Rautenbach's Butterfly Installation behind them The staff are

August 28th, 2016|Categories: Restaurants|Tags: , Sandalene Dale-Roberts, , , |
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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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