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The South African
25-04-2025
- The South African
Franschhoek restaurant lands on 2025's hot list of best restaurants
Chef Jan Hendrik van Der Westhuizen's JAN Franschhoek has been named one of the best new restaurants in the world on Condé Nast Traveller 's 2025 Hot List. According to the publication, the 'Hot List', is a carefully curated annual collection of the best new (and reborn) hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships in the world. From Paris to Miami, the list names the newest as well as the best culinary offerings from around the globe. 'In a dimly lit cottage on a wine estate in Franschhoek, shrouded by lavender, a very lavish meal commences. Conceptualised by South African chef Jan Hendrik van Der Westhuizen, the spread at Jan Franschhoek is modelled on a sumptuous South African family table feast. The experience (which started as a pop-up) begins in the grand manor house of La Motte wine estate, where chilled glasses of MCC and bites like biltong lamingtons are served. Then an old VW van shuttles diners across the road to a cosy 1900s house where diners gather around a long sharing table next to a roaring fireplace. ' Mary Holland shares for Condé Nast Traveller . To begin, bread is served with butter that's been expertly carved to look like Mozart, followed by a few small plates. Finally, the main meal commences. During my visit, an abundance of platters were topped with lamb that fell off the bone, giant pies with crispy tops, and warming green beans. The experience is finished off with a visit to the kitchen, where hunks of local cheese have been laid out alongside preserves. These are best eaten with a cup of moerkoffie, a very, very strong coffee that will hit you like a punch in the face.' Holland also adds. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
Blasco Library hosting ‘Valencrimes Week' for true crime lovers
'Valencrimes' continues at the Blasco Library this week, this time taking listeners back to an old cold case in Erie. 'Valencrimes Week' is an event for crime lovers to come together and listen to true crime stories from authors and researchers. Erie Zoo to host 'Hoo Do You Love' Valentine's event this weekend On Tuesady night a local expert told the story of Mary Holland, an investigator dubbed 'the female Sherlock Holmes' who was called to look into an Erie murder in the early 1900s. He said Holland was the best-known private investigator in America at the time, but even she couldn't solve the murder. Coming in 'candy' — Local chocolate stores stock up on supplies for Valentine's Day rush 'She didn't solve it either. She said during the peak of her career that only one homicide in five was ever solved,' said Gary Wesman, a local researcher. 'Valencrimes Week' will continue with events at the Blasco Library until Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
