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Getting to know Garth

He’s cooked for Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher and Andre Agassi. He’s famous for his risottos, revered for his breakfasts, and in between running the kitchen of a five-star restaurant, he also creates two brand-new menus every single week. [...]

Private Art Collection at Steenberg Hotel

Visitors to Steenberg are captivated by the beauty of our estate – the vineyards, the grounds, the interiors, and the views. Thanks to our recent completion of the second phase of a very special project, there is now yet another beautiful reason to enjoy your visit to our hotel. [...]

Vote for Table Mountain – Only 2 Weeks Left!

With only two weeks left to vote Table Mountain into the New 7 Wonders of Nature, the excitement is building and the tension is mounting! 440 initial entries from 220 countries were narrowed down to 77, and then further reduced to a list of 28 finalists – and our gorgeous mountain is one of them! [...]

Festive Season Fare at Catharina’s

As the year draws to a close, all thoughts turn to the festive celebrations ahead. Soon it will be time to unpack the tinsel, dust off the wreaths, decorate the tree, and wrap those presents – and, of course, plan your festive meals! Often, however, the task of cooking for one’s family – and catering for different dietary requirements – can quickly turn one’s merry excitement into a dreaded chore! [...]

Sugar, Spice and all things Nice

Sous Chef Monique Soole has been adding her unique sweetness to Bistro Sixteen82 since it opened in 2009 – and we’re not just talking about her personality! Monique is our very own Queen of Desserts, consistently testing the limits of the traditional and creating the extraordinary, each with her signature precision and delicate touch. Her desserts are the answer to any sweet tooth’s craving! [...]

Steenberg Hotel tops the list as Africa’s best hotel

Cape Town 12 October 2011: Readers of Condé Nast Traveler in the USA have rated the Steenberg Hotel in Cape Town as the Top Hotel in Africa and the Middle East in this year’s Condé Nast Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards. [...]

Long tables, Lawns, and Lots of Tapas

It seems like just yesterday that we were sitting down to plan our exciting events for this year’s Spring It On Constantia festivities. [...]

Let your tastebuds sing this Spring at Catharina’s

When asked about his inspiration for the brand-new Spring menu at Catharina’s, Executive Chef Garth Almazan doesn’t hesitate in replying, “All of the amazing produce that we get at this time of the year, without a doubt!” [...]

A bird’s eye view of Cape Town

Did you know that avitourism, more commonly known as “birding”, is one of the fastest growing sectors of ecotourism in the world? Thanks to the vast array of natural habitats found throughout South Africa, including grasslands, wetlands, fynbos, forests, coastlines and the open ocean, there’s a fantastic and diverse variety of birds to watch and enjoy – no matter where you are in the country. [...]

Oxtail Risotto

In this recipe, Executive Chef Garth Almazan shares his secrets for Oxtail Risotto, a popular favourite on our lunch menu. This creamy, meaty dish, crammed with slow-cooked oxtail, is served with sautéd baby spinach, peas, parsley, lemon zest, white truffle oil, and a rich oxtail jus. [...]