Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Putting stars where they belong! Come and experience the delights of A Hilltop Country Retreat - book now!

What's happening in Swellendam this weekend?


Field&Fork will be teaming up with Esona Single Vineyard wines on the 24thAugust to bring you a culinary food and wine experience.

The evening will consist of a 4 course food and wine pairing + coffee  =  R250

See menu below and attached for your convenience.

Places are limited!

Come and join us for a great evening out...

"Goats cheese and steeped prune salad with wild rocket, green apple and toasted walnuts

Esona Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2011

West Coast Black Mussels in white wine and lemon cream

Esona Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2010

Pan fried local duck breast with fondant potato, creamed cabbage and a blackberry jus

Esona Single Vineyard Shiraz 2010

Choice of dessert:

Strawberry, yoghurt and Madagascan vanilla panna cotta with shortbread

Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce

Crème Brulee
Coffee"

Under the Oaks VIllage Market

Spring is in the air and the monthly Under the Oaks Village Market is back!  

The market takes place the first Saturday of each month next to the Old Gaol restaurant at out fantastic venue under the tree's from 9:00 to 13:00.  

We'll have our usual lovely fresh goodies on sale, as well as fresh vegetables, beautifully crafted handmade creations, 2nd hand things to browse through, fun things for the kids to do, and a raffle with a fantastic prize! 

Come on down and join in on the fun and the sunshine as the Under the Oaks market springs to life!!!  For more information contact Lana at 028 514 2294

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Marcelle Volckaert, soprano, and Sylvia Schulman, pianist-26th August 2012


Marcelle Volckaert, soprano, and Sylvia Schulman, pianist, are presenting a programme of delightful songs with a couple of lovely Bach pieces. The soprano songs range from Vivaldi, Paisiello, Monteverdi, through to Mozart, Rossini and Bellini.

Sunday 26th August at 3 p.m. 23 Auge Street, Swellendam.
Price: R100pp

E-mail Lana at info@ahilltop.co.za or give her a call 028 514 2294 for more information.

Spanish Wine & Dine Evening at Arendsig Wines- 22nd August 2012

Once a month there is a special ‘Wine & Dine’ Evening offered at Arendsig where guests can enjoy an intimate dinner with dynamic husband and wife team, Lourens and Lizelle van der Westhuizen.

This month is no different, and a delicious Spanish inspired evening awaits!

Tapas

Beef and sultana empanadas / Chickpea balls with romesco sauce / BBQ pork fillet / Toast topped with tomato/ anchovies and basil /Serrano ham with green olives and caperberries
Bread & Olive oil
Second Course

Lamb stuffed aubergines with a green salad and gazpacho dressing
Third Course

Paella
Dessert

Spanish pear tarts with a sweet sherry syrup

Date:
Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Time:
19h15 (Optional Cellar tour starts 18h30)
Price:
R280 per person (unlimited wine included)
Limited seats available, only space for 30. Please book ahead to avoid disappointment.

E-mail Lana at info@ahilltop.co.za for more information.

Tuesday, 7 August 2012

Field & Fork Restaurant- August winter special


August winter special

3 Course set dinner for R150

R20 corkage on own wine

New A la Carte menu featuring

best end of local lamb

New wine list introducing:

Esona single vineyard wines

Opening times:

Tuesdays to Saturdays from 6pm

26 Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam

Canola Carnival - this weekend in Swellendam 9-12 Aug