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Steenburger Fridays

Friday is definitely Steenburger Day – at Bistro Sixteen82, in any case! Chef Brad serves up a limited number of these beauties, each a true burger experience with a delicious, homemade fillet patty (made right here in our kitchen from top-quality fillet, minced to Chef Brad’s liking) topped with tender foie gras, lashings of truffle aioli and tomato “konfyt”, and served with a helping of Klein River Gruyere frites. [...]

‘Gorgeous by Graham Beck’ opens at Steenberg

Bubbly is always the drink of choice for celebrations, so it seems rather fitting that we toast the opening of South Africa’s first brand-exclusive bubbly bar with, well, a glass of bubbles – right here at the bar!  ’Gorgeous by Graham Beck’, the latest addition to Steenberg’s unique line-up of guest experiences, offers the full range of Méthode Cap Classique wines, as well as a sumptuous selection of canapés prepared exclusively for Gorgeous by Catharina’s Executive Chef, Garth Almazan. [...]

The Art of Food and Wine Pairing with Higgo Jacobs: Why it Works

Higgo Jacobs, consulting sommelier to Catharina’s, is a man who certainly knows – and loves – his wine. If you don’t believe us, just read through his outstanding credentials*! [...]

Decidedly Decadent

“I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert” ~Jason Love [...]

The Art of Wine Pairing with Higgo Jacobs: Valentine’s Day

Higgo Jacobs, consulting sommelier to Catharina’s, is a man who certainly knows – and loves – his wine. If you don’t believe us, just read through his outstanding credentials*! [...]

Zabaglione

“It’s a fact – I love to eat this on V day. I think shared meals, especially desserts, are great for special occasions and especially those that involve love and romance. [...]

The Skinny on Salads

No longer seen as the meal choice of supermodels or what you’d feed to your rabbit, the humble salad has grown in leaps and bounds to proudly feature as a main dish on many a fine-dining menu worldwide. [...]