MARGOT JANSE
Franschhoek, South Africa
Margot's restaurant, The Tasting Room, in the Franschhoek wine region, regularly ranks among the world's 50 best.
See lqf.co.za.
WHERE'S THE BEST TABLE IN FRANSCHHOEK?
I love Bread and Wine. Neil's charcuterie is unbelievable and his lunch menu incredible. You can't go wrong there, sitting amongst the lemon trees and vineyards.
See moreson.co.za/pages/bread-wine-vineyard-restaurant.
WHAT IS FRANSCHHOEK'S BEST-KEPT FOOD SECRET?
Scrambled eggs at Cafe des Arts.
See cafedesarts.co.za.
WHERE DO YOU GO FOR A BIG NIGHT OUT?
Small village, big job and a family - so big nights out are probably once a year to celebrate or say farewell at our one and only local pub, The Elephant and Barrel.
See elephantandbarrel.co.za.
PLACE TO HEAD ON A DAY OFF?
I love to go to a beach, read a book and watch my son play in the waves. Churchhaven, a small fishing village on the west coast, is a favourite. No shops, no electricity - just incredible beauty and peace. Packing a serious picnic is a must. If I have only a little time, it's Babylonstoren to wander through their amazing herb, fruit and vegetable gardens.
See babylonstoren.com.
FAVOURITE INDULGENCE IN FRANSCHHOEK?
Glenwood wine farm is located in a beautiful part of our valley and Le Bon Vivant, a lunch bistro there, is a wonderful treat to sit and enjoy.
See lebonvivant.co.za/glenwood.
WHAT'S HOT IN THE CITY RIGHT NOW?
Dear Me in Cape Town. Vanessa Marx is a fabulous chef with her heart and mind in all the right places.
See dearme.co.za.
WHAT SHOULD A VISITOR AVOID, FOOD-WISE, IN FRANSCHHOEK?
Anything that remotely looks like fast food or a pre-baked pie should be avoided.
