South Africa's TENTH BEST restaurant | Chef's Warehouse Beau Constantia
I have been fortunate to eat at all three of the Chef's Warehouse restaurants (Bree Street, Maison in Franschoek and Beau Constantia) a series of Liam Tomlin authored, tapas styled restaurants (Thali which I reviewed recently is also a Liam Tomlin Restaurant). On this occasion we were eating at CW Beau Constantia, which was recently awarded the tenth place in the Eat Out 2019 restaurant awards.
So what makes a top ten experience? We were warmly welcomed at the door of the beautiful restaurant, which sits in a glass box suspended above fynbos, vineyards and views of Cape Town in the distance. The wine list was imaginative and contained several wines produced on the property, one of which we drank - the 'pad de nom' MCC which was delightfully dry and biscuity, with a hint of apples.
As its a set menu tapas style, we didn't have to spend long looking at the menu, except to order some additional courses, oysters, bread, and a dessert. Every dish was beautiful to look at and fun to eat, with a few stand out performers including the oysters which had the most outrageous toppings, the slow cooked Moroccan lamb rib and the chef's signature dessert - a creme with honeycomb and smoked cassia icecream.
For only R500 a head for a shared tapas experience for two, this probably represents the best value for money restaurant in this years top ten, and is certainly somewhere to put on your must visit list for 2020.
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Vol. I - BEAU CONSTANTIA
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Beau Constantia is one of the most beautiful wine farms in Constantia by far (in my opinion). Situated at the top of the Constantia Nek, this boutique wine farm offers a spectacular setting, beautiful modern architecture and breathtaking views, unrivalled by any other Constantia farm. The wines are exquisite and Beau have recently added Gin & (gold leaf) Vodka to their tasty list.
As if that wasn’t enough, there is a new addition to Beau that has got Cape Town buzzing; Liam Tomlin’s - Chefs Warehouse. The Beau Constantia Chefs Warehouse is headed by chef Ivor Jones who with his team serve an ever changing Tapas menu – 8 dishes of mouth-watering flavors and combinations, perfect after an afternoon wine tasting.
Beau Constantia Wine Tasting (4 wines) – R45
Chef Warehouse Tapas for two – R700
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Constantia - Beau Constantia - Hidden Gems
Ok, ok ok. Amazing red blends and one hell of a Viognier. Yes, I am biased but this Viognier will convert a beer drinker into a white wine lover.
Thanks to Johan, we never missed the uniqueness of the red blend and were educated quite extensively about all their wines. We heard that Johan came from an theatrical background and was converted with Viognier to a Winie (Wine lover - Sommelier)
This place not only has fantastic wines but a SPECTACULAR view and one of the top restaurants in South Africa (the Chef’s Warehouse)
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Ultimate Foodie Experiences: Chef's Warehouse @ Beau Constantia
Spectacular food, fresh produce, location, views, wine & service; these all define an 'ultimate foodie experience'. The first in our series, we visit Chef's Warehouse at Beau Constantia and spend the day with Chef Ivor Jones and his team as they guide us through their kitchen gardens and a lunchtime service overlooking the Constantia Valley.
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Constantia Valley is the oldest wine producing region in South Africa with a history that dates back to 1685. Together with a rich historical past, the region is full of award winning farms, spectacular views and, most importantly, an incredible array of wines.
Video created in conjunction with Constantia Valley Tourism. Read more about the Constantia Winelands here.
Jeannie D visits Chef's Warehouse at Beau Constantia
Beau Constantia Wine Estate - Cape Town
Beau Constantia is a spectacular boutique wine estate, ideally located towards the top of Constantia Nek drive, with breathtaking views over the Constantia Valley and False Bay, and on a good day, even the distant Helderberg Mountains.
The vines at Beau Constantia are planted on some of the steepest slops in the Cape, and some reach as high as 350 metres above sea level. All this means that a trip to Beau Constantia is truly unique - even before you've tasted any of their award winning wines.
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Chef's Warehouse - Beau Constantia
Chef’s Warehouse at Beau Constantia is such an incredible restaurant – it’s one of our favourites – even more so for a special occasion. We visited again this week and it’s oh so good. Service, food, ambience. They have it all.
Chefs warehouse Beau Constantia, A Meal With A Great View
I am sharing my wonderful dinner experience with you. Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia is a remarkable dining spot, located in Cape Town South Africa. After dining at Chefs Warehouse and Canteen in Bree Street, Cape Town, South Africa, I wanted to visit all of Liam Tomlin’s restaurants. The restaurant only opened in December 2016 but with its sister restaurant in the heart of the city and the ex- Test Kitchen’s chef, Ivor Jones it was bound to be a winning combination. The concept of the restaurant is based on sharing great tapas style food with a plant to table kind of feel as most of their ingredients are fresh from their large garden.
For the full review, check out the blog.
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An introduction to Klein Constantia
Dating back to 1685 and described as one of the world’s most beautiful wine estates, Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg, with views across False Bay. The perfect location for cool climate wines, Klein Constantia produces some of South Africa’s top wines, including one of the world’s best natural sweet wines, Vin de Constance.
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Beau Constance Spa at Beau Constantia - Cape Town
Beau Constance Spa is spectacularly located high above the constantia wine route on the breathtaking Beau Constantia wine estate. The panoramic views over the Constantia wine valley alone are enough to relax and rejuvenate your soul, and their various treatments and products will leave you feeling totally refreshed and revitalised.
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Red Bus TV - City Sightseeing Cape Town - STOP 27 - Beau Constantia Wine Estate
Take in the breath-taking views of Beau Constantia Wine Estate, situated on the north-facing slopes of the Constantia Mountains.
Indulge in a delightful meal from the restaurant and enjoy a wine tasting surrounded by the stunning scenery. The tasting rooms and wine bar open daily from 11am until 6pm.
Hop-On with the #RedBusSA and enjoy a day of luxury food and world-class wines.
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Constantia - High Constantia - Hidden Gems
The bubbles of High Constantia will wisp you off into the clouds and buzz you away into a world of bees, biscuits and fragrance.
Wineokes visited this place and had quite a jol (“fun time” for those international folk). We met with David van Niekerk who has a love for traveling the world and making wine. We called David on a Sunday afternoon and asked if we could come for a private tasting and to stock up with their lovely MCC. He was returning from vacation in Hermanus but happily received us and spent over an hour with us, sipping on their bubbly and telling us about his travels.
This place is the Boutique of boutique cozy places to visit if you are in Constantia (or not). Upon entering, you get to walk through their winery and cellar before sitting on their terrace that over looks a lovely pond and to your surprise, you will end up sipping wine with a view of a nunnery!
Their bubbly is so dam good!!! My mates who were with me bought a few bottles, I bought a few bottles and plan to come back regularly to stock up on this lovely hidden gem. Please do not miss out on their MCC that tastes like raw honey, has a gentle fizz with long lastings flavours of biscuits, citrus, and berries and is the perfect gift for a bubbly lover.
High Constantia produces wine marrying the historic past with a vibrant fresh new life by crafting the subtle flavours brought forth by the blending of earth and climate of the Constantia Valley.
Take our word for it if you are unable to visit this lovely boutique winery and purchase a few bottles here:
NUMBER 10: Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia
The country’s shining culinary talents were honoured at the 2018 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards - read about all the winners here:
Michael's Minute: Klein Constantia Vin de Constance - 2004
Michael has the privilege of tasting Vin de Constance from Klein Constantia, the special wine that dates back to the great wines of the Cape, which were enjoyed all across Europe in the 18th century.
Constantia - Constantia Glen - Hidden Gems
We are on a roll, visiting yet another boutique wine farm in Constantia. This place is known for their ultra premium cool climate wines, and their VIEW!!!
We were given a quick sneak peak of their brand new Chenin Blanc and white blend which I would highly recommend you go there and taste!
My Gem for the day was their Number 5. Its a 5 bordeaux blend and has the complexity and length of a national highway blended together with buckets of red fruit and hints of fynbos. Yes, I actually smelt the fynbos.
Let me brag for them a little about this one. Check out this bottles awards:
4½ stars in the 2016 Platter’s guide
92 Points by Tim Atkin MW in his 2015 SA Report
Gold Medal at 2011 Mundus Vini
Gold Medal at 2012 Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada
Gold Medal (Best in Class) at 2011 IWSC
91 points by Neal Martin (of Wine Advocate Robert Parker)
91 points Wine Enthusiast
Top Constantia Red Blend at 2012 Novare Terroir Wine Awards
2014 SAWi Platinum Award
95 points by Derek Smedley MW
Gold Medal at the 2014 IWSC
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Constantia Glen is ideally located below Constantia Nek, just moments from the bustling Cape Town city centre. We are a picturesque boutique wine estate producing ultra-premium, cool climate wines.