Eat your walls! Green Shack at Design Indaba

Posted on March 11, 2013 by noordhoekvillage

Eat your walls!  Did you see the Green Shack at the Design Indaba held at the CTICC from the 27th Feb – 3 March?
The Green Shack had an amazing edible wall containing herbs , vegetables and some threatened cape flats fynbos species – and was installed by greencube nursery who are based at Noordhoek Farm Village!

If you did attend the Design Indaba 2013 you may well have seen the Green Shack – a wonderful initiative looking at how simple, low-tech design can transform “temporary” spaces into “home” spaces and is entirely focused on what can be achieved right now!  The Design explores the transformative power of light, water and plants.

The Concept involves changing “temporary” spaces ( informal housing) into safer places of living.  Shack owners are affected by ground water flooding every year because teh water level rises in winter above the surface. Shack fires kill and destroy the lives and livelihoods of thousands each and every year and food security remains a challenge.

People need both low cost houses and food.  Traditional thinking says that the one comes at a loss to the other one. Human hearted design uses the one to compliment the other.  It combines the two and loses neither.   Address the food security issue and informal housing in the SAME physical space.

Here’s the Concept:
Imagine a cube. Like the cube the shack has 6 sides.

Side 1: the floor.
We raise it off the ground to respond to ground water flooding.

Side 2 and Side 3:  Sun-facing Walls
The next 2 sides of the cube represent the sun-facing walls of the shack.  These should be wrapped in a fire-proof boarding and covered by a vertical thriving organic vegetable garden.  This wall garden creates food for the household. The wall is drip irrigated using a low tech- slow release gravity fed system via a pipe made of recycled car tires.  Rain water is also captured off the roof and stored on site. The slow-drip nature of the irrigation  system ensure that the wall is constantly wet.

The vertical food wall is protected from winds by a layer of see-through roof sheeting creating a lockable greenhouse. This also protects the vegetables  from livestock and vandalism.  This wet wall also regulates the temperature of the shack and provides an alternative form of insulation as opposed to highly flammable forms of insulation like paper, cardboard and plastic.  The wet walls of organic vegetables and soil reduce combustible fuel loading materials with healthy on-site food.

Side 4 and Side 5: Non- sun-facing walls
These 2 non-sun facing walks- created a double- layer of corrugated iron, filled with sandbags.

Side 6:  The Ceiling
The design suggest installing a ceiling under the roof, made from a slightly thicker fire-proof boarding to further fire-proof the shack.  It also suggest the use of “liter of light bulbs” = transmitting sunlight into the shack. The solar bulb is a recycled 2-litre plastic bottle filled with water and 3 teaspoons of bleach.  The bottle is placed into the roof with a base plate, riveted into the roof and waterproofed from rainfall and water. Sunlight shines through the bottle, emitting a light that is more powerful than a conventional low energy light bulb.  This also creates low-tech electricity savings for those living without windows.

The solar bulb let’s light in, but not the criminals. Bonus. The solar bulb is a cool light, because it’s not tungsten bulb. The isolative properties of the sandbags and vertical food “wet wall” along with the solar bulbs assist greatly in making the shack the a more livable, less hostile environment. In addition, light from the sun is free, while electricity costs continue to soar in South Africa.

This is meaningful way to stop shack fires, and start growing healthy communities and healthy food.

The Green Shack was designed by Stephen Lamb of Touching the Earth Lightly (TEL)  in collaboration with Andrew Lloyd and Liter of Light Foundation.  Vertical edible food wall installed by greencube Nursery! Well Arlo and team – we loved it and really proud of you!

Excerpts of Article taken from the Design Indaba team and website:  See original article here

 

GREENCUBE NURSERY
Arlo Mitchell:
Email: arlo@greencube.co.za
Website: www.greencube.co.za
Cell: 083 4353 197

 

Noordhoek Farm Village: 
Info office tel: 021 789 2812
Management office tel no: 021 789 1317
Email: info@noordhoekvillage.co.za

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Touch, Pause, Engage – Watching Super Rugby

Posted on March 8, 2013 by noordhoekvillage

When rugby was created, the idea of a non-stop rugby contest between provincial teams from South Africa, New Zealand and Australia every weekend from February to July was probably far from anyone’s mind.   The Super 15 Rugby tournament is the annual Southern Hemisphere clash to decide the men from the boys on the rugby field.

In South Africa there are very few things that the men (and increasingly the women) love more than bakkies and power tools.  Rugby happens to be one of them.  In fact rugby is a passion.  The Super 15 tournament has started and the ritual gathering of friends is back.  Rugby fans after all are rugby fans.  For a couple of dull months rugby fans actually had to talk about the weather and their jobs.  But thankfully rugby is back.

The Rugby Ritual can start in earnest.  With 7 Super 15 Rugby games per weekend there is plenty to discuss.  The start of the Season carries a sense of optimism and hope that “your” side will be the one to make it through to the podium and lift the trophy – you’ll notice eyes twinkling again in anticipation, you’ll notice elaborate hand gestures and you may even notice demonstrations of the side step as conversation gets more animated.

The first and most important part of the Rugby Ritual is the gathering of friends.  Very important decisions need to be made such as where to watch the game” and what time the game starts amongst other details. Countless text messages are sent…

Fan 1: Where you watching The Game?  {note: Capital letters }
Fan 2: Not sure yet, how about you?
Fan 3: I was thinking of the Toad, are you guys keen?
Fan 4: Great idea, what time shall we meet ?
Fan 2: Kick-off is at 07h10pm
Fan 1: But Team X is also playing Team Y at 5pm
Fan 4:  so we should definitely meet earlier then
Fan 3:  Yes plus we want to get good seats for the game
Fan 2: It’s okay they have 14 000 screens at the Toad so you can always see
Fan 1: We still need to get there early though- I could do with a cold one
Fan 4: how about 2 o’clock boys?
Fan 2: Or we could go a little bit earlier to get a pizza as well
Fan 3: Why don’t we get there at 10:30 for Kiwi games?
Fan 1: okay see you at 8.30 am

Clear the Diaries and let the day begin- a whole day of the beloved oval ball. A whole day of strapping lads doing touch, pause, engage. A whole day of conversation is back, a whole day of beer drinking with the boys, a whole day of wearing your favourite item in your closest – Read Stormers Rugby Jersey Here. (technically you can insert or Sharks or Lions or Cheetahs Rugby Jersey too ) . A whole day of discussing line-out ball and set play. Fans have a whole day to wonder whether the player was actually off his feet in the ruck and whether Grant should start ahead of Jantjies and to make predictions or friendly bets.  There is whole day to drink beer and meet new rugby friends.

Yes – Super Rugby is back and The Toad in the Village is the hot spot for Rugby watching in the South peninsula of Cape Town. It’s friendly, there’s good service, good times, great food, cold beer and there are plenty of seats and plenty of screens – 14 to be exact (personally we think they should add one more in honour of the tournament) , there’s beer and eisbein and pizza. There is no scrumming inside, only on the screen.  It’s family friendly – the kids can run around the village safely and happily. If your significant other doesn’t  conform to the fixture list, there’s plenty of shopping and other friendly people in other friendly establishments.   Quite frankly as Bob Skinstad put it, “ If you’re not in the stands, there’s no better place to watch the game”

Let’s drink to that!  As the Toad himself always proclaims “I think you’ll like it”

The Toad in the Village (Noordhoek Farm Village): Tel 021 789 2973

  The Toad in the Village  |  @Toad_inVillage 

Noordhoek Farm Village: 
Info office tel:  021 789 2812
Management office tel no: 021 789 1317
Email: info@noordhoekvillage.co.za

 

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A Noordhoek Supporters Guide for the Two Oceans Marathon

Posted on March 8, 2013 by noordhoekvillage

So you have a friend who is running the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon – all 56km of the circular route around the peninsula. Your friend has been getting up early every morning to train, so doesn’t want to come to the Toad with you for a cold one after work. Your friend is on a restricted diet so is not enthusiastic to have Cafe Roux’s famous earls’ all day breakfast with crispy bacon just the way you like it and it just doesn’t feel right watching your breakfast partner eat seasonal fruit with low-fat yoghurt, when you’ve asked for extra pork sausages.

Runner's breakfast vs Your Breakfast

Runner’s breakfast vs Your Breakfast

Your friend is waking up at a ridiculous hour on Easter Saturday to join 11,000 other asylum seekers to run from coast to coast… and guess what – your friend wants you to watch and support!

Two Oceans Marathon Start- in the dark!

Two Oceans Marathon Start- in the dark!

Will you support? Can you support? Of course you will – remember beers and ice-cream on them AFTER the Two Oceans Marathon.  It’s important to know as you plan your spectator route that it is impossible to watch it all. Ensure your friend who is running the marathon knows this.

Here’s our suggestion – take your friend to Cafe Roux for a quiet pasta dish on Thursday evening. (they’re too anxious on Friday evening and they need to put on their race numbers- which is a terribly complicated task) .

NBF's at the Toad

NBF’s at the Toad

On Friday evening – we recommend heading to the Toad and making NBF’s (new best friends) with people who have also lost a mate to THE race. You could really score big points if you make a hand-made sign with your friend’s name on it with magic markers and sparkly pens. You could also write something like “there’s a beer at the finish line”

On Saturday morning the Race Gun fires at 06h30 – hopefully you will still be snoozing at this point!

Elite runners in Noordhoek

Elite runners in Noordhoek

If you want to watch the elite runners (and lets face it – watching elite athletes is pretty impressive)  – they should be coming past Noordhoek Farm Village around 8am (yes – you did read that correctly – it will take them about 1 hour and 30 minutes to run 28 km to the half way mark!). This means that you will have to wake up at 7h45. If you NEED a coffee- the Foodbarn Deli serves takeaways from 8am so time this part of your day carefully!

Make sure you are prepared and have a good idea what time your friend is coming past. Runners thrive on shouts, murmurs and comments like “Looking good”, “You’re almost there” and “Well done, you can do it” – they’re all lies but it means a lot to that athlete.  Cheer, sing, play your favourite music mix as loud as you can from your iphone or find someone with a serious boombox. Runners love the vibe and your friend will be eternally grateful for the boost! Do not be distressed if you shout a runner’s name and they look at you strangely.  They may forget their names from exhaustion. Remember it’s not you, it’s them!  Cheer extra loudly for charity runners- they are running for good causes not themselves. These runners love the Noordhoek vibe the most!

Marathon Supporters with Signs

Marathon Supporters with Signs

Meanwhile those NBF’s from the Toad will also be waving their hand-made signs and looking for their running friends. You’ll be laughing about the night before, you’ll be bonding over your conversation about supporter status, you’ll have extra help to find your personal running friend and if all goes well you can sneak off for the Full English Breakfast with no guilt between finding each other’s mates – especially if you know what they are wearing and let’s face it you are well prepared and know everything! You know about splits and pacing and running in the bus!  The Absolute last runners should be past Noordhoek Farm Village by 10h30 am which is perfect timing for the Brumbies vs Bulls Kick off at 10:40 South Africa time.

Make sure you have arranged for a mate in Rondebosch or Constantia to bring your friend from the finish to the village- they have always wanted to come to the village but haven’t made it because it’s “over the mountain”. Be forceful and bully them into helping a runner.  You can treat your friends to lunch (their choice) and then the famous runners endorphins should kick in and you’ll gain your friend back AND score extra points for being such an enthusiastic and helpful supporter.  Then the life will return to normal – join Cafe Roux for the Laudo concert  between 4 and 6pm, then head back to the Toad for the Stormers vs Crusaders game at 7pm… you deserve a cold one because after all it is the SPECTATORS that make the marathon!

Two Oceans Marathon Race Information

The Two Oceans Ultra Marathon will be held on Saturday 30 March 2013. The race starts at 06h30 in Newlands and is one of the ultimate tests for endurance runners.  The 56km run is self-proclaimed as the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon and they can’t be far wrong with the 44th consecutive running of the race. The route follows a more or less circular route from Newlands, through Muizenberg to Fish Hoek, crosses the peninsula to the Atlantic Seaboard and winds through Noordhoek, over Chapman’s Peak to Hout Bay,  over Constantia Nek to finish at the University of Cape Town campus.  Simply Spectacular!

The Halfway Mark (28km) of this incredible running route is on Noordhoek Road just before Chapman’s Peak.. so quite literally on the doorstep of Noordhoek Farm Village.  Refreshment stop No 13 is outside the village and provides Water, Coke and Powerade.  There is also a 1st aid medical point on Noordhoek Main Road.

As with the Argus Cycle Tour there are various road closures – however most routes affecting access to Noordhoek Farm Village will be open by 10h30 am at the latest. Please click HERE for road closure information 

Noordhoek Farm Village: 
Info office tel:  021 789 2812
Management office tel no: 021 789 1317
Email: info@noordhoekvillage.co.za

 

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New Café Roux at Night introduces head chef, brasserie menu and interiors

Posted on March 8, 2013 by noordhoekvillage

By Bern le Roux: www.livetoeat.co.za 

As restaurant owners, it’s an interesting place to find yourselves in, seven years down the line: coasting along with happy customers (both locals and out-of-towners), a daytime-only menu that works and a flourishing business. It’s an honest formula. A happy medium. But at Café Roux, we’ve decided to up the ante. Enter Chef Julian Gabriel, a renovation and a new nighttime venue.

We wanted to keep things simple and uncomplicated – fitting for a café opening for the first time at night. Gabriel brings with him experience learnt at top restaurants in London, most notably, at Smith of Smithfields (SOS) and the ETM Group’s Jugged Hare and Chiswell Street Dining Rooms.

“Working abroad presented me with exposure to different styles of cooking, including classical French, which I feel is the beginning of all modern European cuisines,” says Gabriel.  “My love for food escalated during my one-year stint at Smith of Smithsfields (SOS) Top Floor kitchen, one of [UK Masterchef judge] John Torode’s restaurants in London. Here I learnt that the key to creating simple but good food is using the finest ingredients sourced directly from farmers and fish markets.”

But it was ETM’s Jugged Hare and Chiswell Street Dining Rooms that paved the road to Café Roux. While Torode’s SOS remains a fine-dining establishment, it’s Gabriel’s experience learnt at ETM’s award-winning British gastro pubs that gets us excited at Café Roux. At the Jugged Hare, the limited menu features items such as wild boar and pistachio terrine with rhubarb chutney; glazed pig’s cheeks; braised trotters; milk-fed lamb leg with mint jelly and rotisserie gravy; Longhorn beef burger with Applewood smoked cheddar.

Gabriel has kept the night-time menu at Café Roux along similar lines. It’s limited (chalkboard only) and changes on a regular basis using produce available at any given time. Diners can look forward to items such as wholeroast free-range baby chicken (grain-fed) with smoked bacon and Caesar salad; handmade pasta with wild mushrooms and thyme; SASSI-approved fish; ham hockterrine with apple and quince chutney; beef rib on the bone, field mushroom and hand-cut chips; cured Franschhoek trout; coconut pannacotta and baked chocolate pudding.

“The weather influences what I eat,” says Gabriel “and I allow the menu to speak to me.  I love a good ceviche of farmed cob or salmon gravlax with a balance of sweet and salt and hints of lemon. Rack of lamb or lamb saddle is always a winner, and a course is not complete without excellently matured cheese and homemade quince chutney.”

As ever at Café Roux, the little people are not forgotten and can look forward to a kiddie’s menu of panko-crumbed fish with cucumber ‘salad’; free-range, grilled chicken breast; handmade pizza and more.

Food aside, Café Roux at Night boasts interiors to match a winning menu with the help of Louise Ainslie of Lula Design. The grain in raw wood-panelled walls is enhanced with uplighting set behind deep-buttoned, upholstered banquettes; hanging globes are from the NUD Collection; and a separate private dining room showcases wallpaper by Wallcoverings Inc. and seats up to 25 people for intimate dinners or private parties.

The result of our efforts? A happy place where “food is not just a staple, but the source of happiness – bringing family and friends together, sharing dining experiences and nurturing a love for food”. But above all, the food is still honest.

Café Roux at Night is open for dinner Thursday to Saturday nights only, from 6pm till 9.30pm. Please take note that the daytime operating hours and menu are unchanged as yet and will resume as before. For bookings, call 021 789 2538 or e-mail info@caferoux.co.za

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Cafe Roux – Unplugged Session

Posted on March 7, 2013 by noordhoekvillage

Cafe Roux is always popular on a Sunday when live acoustic music fills the air, and patrons with full bellies from Sunday lunch wind down their weekend to the sounds of music and laughter. Kids play happily and laughter floats on the breeze.  Parents, groups of friends, couples, neighbours and visitors all mingle to the gentle unplugged sounds of a Sunday afternoon.

Regular visitors to Cafe Roux are probably aware of their increasingly famous UNPLUGGED sessions… these are the Noordhoek equivalent of sundowner sessions. Held on a Saturday these special gigs feature some of Cape Town and South Africa’s most popular artists in an intimate live gig –completely unplugged.  You don’t want to miss out on these amazing artists in a Cafe Roux setting!

Here’s how it works:

Book a ticket! That’s right – get in early as these tickets sell out FAST!

Tickets:

  • R130 seated options inside the main restaurant. That’s closer to the artist, the food and the drinks!
  • R50 for a spot on the grass behind the tables. Bring your own blankets. Food and drinks will still be served by Cafe Roux.

Time:  Saturday Unplugged gigs with performance between 4 and 6pm

Tables ready from 3pm – food is available and served throughout the evening (did you know that Cafe Roux is open at Night on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings?  Well you do now!)
How to Book:  Call Cafe Roux on 021 789 2538 or email info@caferoux.co.za

Who’s unplugged?!

16th March 2013:  Ard Matthews Unplugged at Cafe Roux
Ard Matthews – frontline man of Just Jinger will grace the Café Roux stage again to entertain in an intimate unplugged acoustic session. Last year it rained so there were a lot of disappointed folk who desperately wanted to be under the tent, but had to watch Ard from the soggy “seats”! This charismatic and talented artists is always one of the most popular gigs at Cafe Roux.

30th March 2013: Laudo Liebenberg Unplugged at Cafe Roux
Not everyone knows his name but if we say aKing then the eyes shine and the lightbulb in the head gets switched on! Laudo is Aking’s lead vocalist and plays rhythm guitar.  The band has uncompromising focused energy and play a alternative country-inspired songs and classic rock anthems.. but if you listen you’ll hear some sentimental lyrics! We are all looking forward to Laudo’s unplugged set at Cafe Roux.

13th April 2013: Karen Zoid Unplugged at Cafe Roux Karen Zoid needs no introduction to the South African Music scene since she released her first solo album more than 10 years ago (2002). She’s performed with Annie Lennox, John Mayer & Metallica and has a huge fan base of English and Afrikaans speaking rock fans. Cafe Roux is thrilled to have this fantastic artist playing unplugged in Noordhoek.

Noordhoek Farm Village: 
Info office tel:  021 789 2812
Management office tel no: 021 789 1317
Email: info@noordhoekvillage.co.za

 

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The Results are out!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by noordhoekvillage

The NOORDHOEK FARM VILLAGE Horse Trials took place this past weekend, 16th & 17th February, on the Noordhoek Common and it was a fantastic success. There was plenty of excitement and spectators and competitors had a very enjoyable time. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to Noordhoek Riding Association for fantastic organisation of the event.  Look forward to seeing everyone return for the next Noordhoek Farm Village Horse Trials: 11-12 May 2013.

Hayley Preen - Winner Class 10 Junior 1m

Hayley Preen – Winner Class 10 Junior 1m

 

The final results were as follows:

CLASS 1: PONY RIDERS 70
1ST KUMI MITCHELL – TAMARA STARGAZER
2ND KOFI SILBER – TAYEEBAH
3RD ZOE HOLBROW – FORTUNE COOKIE
4TH MIKHE BOTHA – SALLY

CLASS 2: JUNIOR 70
1ST CHELSEA GEACH – EXCLUSIVE HALO
2ND MONIQUE GROENEWALD – DARE TO DREAM
3RD CAITLYN LEATHERBY – INTRASURE’S MERLOT P

CLASS 3: ADULT 70
1ST MICHAELA VILJOEN – SANGOMA
2ND KARELIESA REID – SARATOGA TOBAGO
3RD JESSICA STRUBEN – HOT CHOCOLATE
4TH MIKE DOO – 4X4
5TH DAWN SHOLTO DOUGLAS – SUPER C
6TH TAMMY CHRISTIE – IDL ARMANI
7TH WANDA SAUER – CLASSIC GOLD
8TH SUKI HOLMES – HOLSHOT CHERRY BOMB

CLASS 4: PONY RIDERS 80
1ST KATE CHAPLIN – TATOOINE TREASURE
2ND SABRINA FRANCO – RASPUTIN
3RD TAYLOR SNYMAN – TATOOINE SIROCCO

CLASS 5: JUNIOR 80
1ST KIRSTEN ROBERTS – GALWAY EMERALD SILHOUETTE
2ND JENNA VON BULOW – BEST ACT
3RD JULIA TIFFIN – ANVIL BEAT
4TH SHANNON WATT – WINTER LEGEND
5TH SIMONE HARVEY – PRINCE OF TIDES

CLASS 6: ADULT 80
1ST RUTH TOWNSEND – THE RECRUIT
2ND JESS FOURIE – KILSHANE NOELL
3RD DANIELA SMIT – PORTOFINO
4TH TAMBY DAVIDSON – VALDUS
5TH CHELSEA DUFFIELD – MR GRADUATE
6TH CHARLOTTA ULHOLM – CORDOVA LUC
7TH ALEXANDRA O’DONOGHUE – VANILLA SKY

CLASS 7: PONY RIDERS 90
1ST JOSEPHINE SUSMAN – TATOOINE FANTA

CLASS 8: JUNIOR 90
1ST LAUREN MILLER – BROKEN PROMISE
2ND STEPHANIE GEES – PASS THE PORT
3RD ZAHN BOSMON – NEUHEUSIS CARLOTTA
4TH JULIA TIFFIN – RIVERVALE’S ALWAYS ROMANTIC

Mandy Mason - Winner Class 11: Adult 1m

Mandy Mason – Winner Class 11: Adult 1m

CLASS 9: ADULT 90
1ST TARRYN SISSONS – DAVENPORT RIO GRANDE
2ND ALEXANDRA FORRESTER – BIG VINCE
3RD NERIQUE NIEUWOUDT – MR CUM LAUDE
4TH ASHLEIGH BROWN – POHLANDS WANSEULA
5TH FIONA FRYLINCK – POHLANDS WOODSMOKE
6TH CANDICE DE VILLIERS – KELLOW WINNINGS

CLASS 10: JUNIOR 1 M
1ST HAYLEY PREEN – VOIGTSKIRCH ESCUDU
2ND MEGAN CUNNINGHAM – POHLANDS WATCHWORD

CLASS 11: ADULT 1 M
1ST MANDY MASON – LANYADOR
2ND CHELLSEA DUFFIELD – CRUISA SPLIT THE BILL

Noordhoek Farm Village: 
Info office tel:                          021 789 2812
Management office tel no:                         021 789 1317
Email: info@noordhoekvillage.co.za

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2013 Valentine’s Day at the Village

Posted on February 11, 2013 by noordhoekvillage

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Noordhoek Farm Village and show your loved one how much you care.  Noordhoek Farm Village likes to steer clear of clichéd romantic specials as we believe that the magic exists anyway!   We are a very popular destination for romantic dinners in particular but please make sure you have reserved your table for Thursday night to avoid disappointment.

THE FOODBARN RESTAURANT:   Tel: 021 789 1390
This is probably at the top of the list of romantic dinner spots at the village. With superb service and excellent food in a relaxed setting – this is the delicious yet decadent choice for couples.  The Foodbarn offers a full a la carte menu choices as well as the option of the summer bistro menu with wine recommendations from Chef Franck (R225pp)

VILLAGE SUSHI:  Tel: 021 789 2760
They say that sushi is a natural aphrodisiac so what better choice than a visit to Village Sushi for your Valentine’s Dinner. Ginger and Wasabi to put a flush to your cheeks & raise your body temperature, Omega-3 in the fish provides mood-elevating properties & sea-weed is an excellent source of Vitamin E (also called the sex vitamin!).  Book your table early

CAFÉ ROUX:  Tel  021 789 2538
Opening night of Café Roux @ Night. Long awaited and much anticipated, this beloved café -style eatery in the village will now be open 3 nights a week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.  New Chef, Julian Gabriel, will most certainly work his magic for opening night and Valentine’s Day.  Book early to ensure you fall in love again – with your day time venue at night!

FOODBARN TAPAS:  Tel 021 789 1966
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s day than with a shared meal? Spanish style tapas is the perfect sharing food for Valentine’s Day – it’s more than food, it’s a lifestyle and a totally romantic meal.  Get in the mood this Valentine’s Day with tapas for two at the Foodbarn Deli – which transforms into a tapas restaurant at night. They say that sharing is caring! Try it!

THE TOAD IN THE VILLAGE:  Tel: 021 789 2973
The perfect seduction meal involves great food, conversation, touching, tasting and movement- pizza (especially with a glass of crisp white wine) manages to accomplish all the senses in one meal.  Not only does the Toad in the Village have the best pizzas in southern Cape Town but there is a vast selection of alternatives if your loved one doesn’t roll with the seducation meal you have planned. The setting is relaxed, friendly and staff efficient… there is no doubt that a pizza meal at the Toad will have you saying,  “ Mission Accomplished”  Early bookings recommended.

GIFTS AND MORE:
If your love language is gift giving then do visit our shops for some great gifts for your loved one this Valentine’s Day.

  • Pop into Pandora’s Box for some loveable home décor items.
  • Candles, jewellery and original clothing items available at Namaste.
  • Made with Love in Africa is the theme at African Experience.
  • Frame a picture for the two of you at Noordhoek Art.
  • I love you and your horse….horse lovers should visit the Noordhoek Tack Shop.
  • Flowers are available at the Foodbarn Deli.
  • Greencube Nursery has flowering plants and more that will last for years to come.
  • Pampering is a timeless gift – pick up a Spa voucher from Caroline’s Health and Beauty and secure the heart of your beloved.

 

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Noordhoek Farm Village.
Don’t forget the Valentines Special at De Noordhoek Hotel that is valid for the entire month of February 2013.  For just R1410 you get a beautiful room to share, a dinner for two plus a bottle of wine in our award wining Village Sushi Restaurant, and before you head home a scrumptious breakfast the following morning. This is a lifestyle you will adore and want to come back to. Nothing quite beats waking up in Noordhoek! Tel: 021 789 2760

Noordhoek Farm Village: 
Info office tel:              021 789 2812
Management office tel no:             021 789 1317
Email: info@noordhoekvillage.co.za

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Cafe Roux @Night

Posted on January 29, 2013 by noordhoekvillage

You love it by Day… wouldn’t you love it by Night?
Cafe Roux @ Night.. sounds good and it’s true!
Excellent news from the village is that Café Roux will be opening at Night!
Starting on the 14th February 2013 – Cafe Roux @Nights will be happening!

Cafe roux @Night

Cafe roux @Night

Cafe Roux @Night will take place 3 nights a week – Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights from 6pm. It’s going to fabulous for an early meal with kids, fabulous for a meal after a day at the beach, fabulous on a winter’s evening, fabulous for a dinner with mates, fabulous all around!

Regulars to Cafe Roux at Noordhoek Farm Village, may have suspected something was up as there have been some workmen at the restaurant, some closed off sections and a revamp is taking place inside.  More exciting news is that the revamp will also have a private dining room which will be available for groups of up to 25 people!  Great for birthday dinners, anniversary dinners, special occasion dinners, book club dinners, wine club dinners, any club dinners…. There’s a new chef starting so there should be some fabulous new additions to the menu as well.

Come down from the 14th February 2013 for the first evening of Cafe Roux @night. We recommend bookings as it’s Valentine’s Day, which happens to be pretty popular evening  for dinner dates!

Cafe Roux@Night:  OPENS 14 February 2013
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm
Tel: 021 789 2538
Email: info@caferoux.co.za

Cafe Roux by Day Trading Hours:
9am – 5pm 7 days a week.

What’s Hot:  Save the Date
16 March 2013  - Ard Matthews (of Just Jinjer) live at Cafe Roux
30 March 2013 – Laudo (aKing) live at Cafe Roux

Noordhoek Farm Village: 
Info office tel:  021 789 2812
Management office tel no: 021 789 1317
Email: info@noordhoekvillage.co.za

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Noordhoek Farm Village Horse Trials 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 by noordhoekvillage

Noordhoek Farm Village is delighted to present the 2013 Noordhoek Farm Village Horse Trials to be hosted by the Noordhoek Riding Association and held on the Noordhoek Common.  The event will take place on the 16th and 17th February and is a 3 phase competition that will test competitors from all over Cape Town and even a small handful from PE in the 3 disciplines of horse-riding – namely Dressage, Cross-country and Show Jumping (switched order).

The competitors range in age from 10-11 to 60 years young!!  This is the first equestrian Eventing competition in the Western Province calendar and it is a prestigious, challenging but very fun event. Interested riders should contact Noordhoek Riding Association. We look forward to welcoming you to Noordhoek.

Saturday 16th February 2013:
The Dressage Phase will take place on Saturday starting  at 8am and will run most of the day, finishing up around 3pm – just in time to head over to Noordhoek Farm Village for a cold one!
Venue: NRA competition sports grounds on Katzenellenborgen Road. 

Sunday 17th February 2013:
Cross-Country and the show jumping phase of the Noordhoek Farm Village Horse Trials. Cross-country starts at 9am and is the Highlight of the competition… a real crowd pleaser. This is the thrills and spills phase with loads of excitement for spectators.
Venue: Noordhoek Common

The show jumping is the final phase of the event and takes place from about 2pm on Noordhoek Common.  It’s a great day for spectators to watch the cross-country phase and stay on to watch the show-jumping later in the day.

Best Viewing Spots:
The Dyke on the main top field:  One of the jumps here goes into and out of a big hole in the ground…  so lots of action and a hot spot for the crowds to accumulate.
The Trakhaner is also located on this field under the trees and is also an exciting jump to watch.

Spectators

Spectators

Who to Watch for:

Thomas Mbalula:  a real talent and the 1st horse rider of colour to be awarded provincial colours in the sport of horse riding. A real talent. (duplication)  He was recently invited onto the very popular Youth TV Program on SABC “Hectic Nine-9” so we have a celebrity competing!!

Thomas Mbalula on Hectic Nine 9

Thomas Mbalula on Hectic Nine 9

Inge Hansen :Winner of the 2012 90cm Class in the very hotly contested adult division.

Inge Hansen

Inge Hansen

Noordhoek Farm Village invites spectators to stop at the common and support the local Noordhoek Riders and enjoy the festivities during the day or head to Noordhoek Farm Village for lunch, shopping and post-eventing festivities. Noordhoek Farm Village welcomes riders and their horses… after all why drive when you can ride!
Riders: note that Noordhoek Tack Shop has everything you need and more for horse and rider!

Horse Friendly Noordhoek Farm Village

Horse Friendly Noordhoek Farm Village

Weekend visitors: Contact De Noordhoek Hotel for accommodation for the weekend – there is a special on which includes a sushi dinner, bed and breakfast & a bottle of wine – R1410 for 2 people. Read More…
Alternatively contact Noordhoek Tourism for other accommodation options or call Beryl in the office on 021 789 2812

Noordhoek Farm Village: 
Info office tel:  021 789 2812
Management office tel no:   021 789 1317
Email: info@noordhoekvillage.co.za

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Gourmet Capital of the South

Posted on January 21, 2013 by noordhoekvillage

Q: What do Spain, Japan, France, Italy and the Karoo have in common with Noordhoek?
A:  Cuisine from each country can be found at Noordhoek Farm Village.

Spain: Tapas is a popular style of eating and combines small dishes from the menu – commonly shared with a group of people but can be eaten alone! The Foodbarn Deli converts to a Tapas Bar at Night and is open Tuesdays – Saturdays from 6pm.
The Foodbarn Deli and Tapas: Tel:  021 789 1966

Japan: Sushi is the most famous dish outside Japan and is made up of rice prepared in sushi vinegar, with other ingredients (often seafood or raw fish) . Village sushi is a hidden gem in the village, located inside De Noordhoek Hotel.  They have just made a list of Top 10 sushi restaurants in Cape Town!  (see article here).  Open Mon- Sunday from 12 noon – 9pm AND they do take-aways.
Village Sushi:  Tel 021 789 2760 

The French Connection:  French-born Franck Dangereux is the award winning chef at the Foodbarn Restaurant and although he grew up with a French Cuisine background and classical French training – the food at the Foodbarn is fun and creative and combines elements of other international dishes in the cooking style so you could encounter Greek, North African, Thai or even Indian styles with your lunch or dinner.  Open Sundays and Mondays for lunch only; Tuesdays – Saturdays for lunch and dinner.
The Foodbarn Restaurant Tel: 021 789 1390

Italy:  Pizza has become synonymous with Italian food and we’ve heard Italians say there is no pizza like a toad pizza! There are some popular favourites (one pizza is even called “Crowd Favourite”) with interesting combinations that might not be common in Italy but get rave reviews in Noordhoek!  You can build your own too!  Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
The Toad in the Village Tel:  021 789 2973 

The Karoo:  Perhaps a little unlikely in the list but co-owner Bern le Roux grew up on a Karoo Farm where the family raised lamb, picked fruit from the orchard and vegetables from the garden and have a family history of culinary skills from living off the land. Her influence in the Cafe Roux kitchen shows a strong South African based menu – with a few twists! Burgers, warm beef sandwich amongst the favourites! Cafe Roux is open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch. 08h30 – 17h00 …And in summer for braai nights on Fridays!
Cafe Roux Tel:  021 789 2538

We might be a little biased but it’s not just our opinion…  the village has culinary award winners all over the place – award winning chefs, award winning restaurants and award winning food authors all in Noordhoek. Here are some of the accolades but we reckon you should come and try for yourself.

If Franschhoek is the so-called Gourmet Capital of the Western Cape then Noordhoek Farm Village is without a doubt the gourmet capital of the south peninsula with a wide choice of local and international cuisine.  Personally we think the restaurants at Noordhoek Farm Village make the village strong contenders for claiming Gastronomic Capital of the Cape – if not South Africa. Come dine with us!

Noordhoek Farm Village: 
Info office tel: 021 789 2812
Management office tel no: 021 789 1317
Email: info@noordhoekvillage.co.za

 

 

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