Monday, June 24, 2024

Klein JAN@Tswalu South Africa ★★★

Beautiful Presentation & Fun Memorable Experience. By Michelin Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. Immersive walking tour experience while you enjoy some bites before the sit-down dinner. Luxury private dining with wine pairing included in our safari camp stay. Local wine used for wine pairing. Lunch open to non-resident guests. Dinner is complimentary (w/ 2-night stay) and open to safari camp guests only.

Ziziphus Mucronate
buffalo thorn, olives, boerewors, infused vinegar


Boscia House, 100-year-old farmhouse

Boscia House


Plant infused water

Champagne & Old Fashion

Old Fashion Cube Detail

Poertulacaria Afra
spekboom, summer squash, sun-dried chilli
Cucumis Metuliferus
African horned cucumber, goat, onion flowers
Grewia Flava
raisen bush, Kalahari crayfish, sweet mustard caviar

Clear sky w/ beautiful stars

Moved to another building through the back door for main dining

Steps w/ waterfall decór down the basement

Walkway displaying fresh produce they use

Egg course

Kalaharituber Pfeilii
Kalahari truffle, duck egg, quail egg, kudu biltong

Quail Egg



Rhagodia Hastata
salt bush, corn, leek




Choice of: Lowerland Die Wonderdraai 2021, Prieska

Choice of: Jan, Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Roussane Viognier, Stellenbosch, 2022


Citrullus Lantanus
makataan preserve, mosbolletjie

Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum
brakslaai, kaiings, maize

Choice of: Lowerland Koedoe Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020, Prieska

Choice of: De Grendel Syrah, 2022, Ceres Valley



Laggera Decurrens
wild sage, bonsmara beef, cabbage, quince



Model of the Farmhouse & Restaurant

Cheese Buffet

Breadstick Presentation

Longest Breadstick I've ever seen

Muratie Ben Prins Cape Vintage, Stellenbosch, 2018

2nd round of cheese buffet for me

Die Mas wit muskadel, Goue Kalahari, Noord-kaap

Schmidtia Kalaharienis
sour grass, kalhari cheese, preserves

Senegalia Mellifera
blackthorn honey, xigugu, doily


Prosopis Laevigata
mesquite coffee, northern cape brandied raisins

Klein JAN
Tswalu, Kalahari, South Africa
https://tswalu.com/experience-tswalu/klein-jan/
https://janonline.com/restaurantkleinjan/

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Chinesology@Central Hong Kong ★★★

Fantastic Wine Pairing Dinner with Hong Kong celebrity & wine enthusiast Bernice Liu 廖碧兒. Stunning presentation. Delicious food. Director Chef Sai To does his magic. Great selection of cocktails. [developing story]

Jumbo Razor Clam, Chili Sauce

Bellavizio White from Bernice Liu's Winery in France


Bellavizio White from Bernice Liu's Winery in France

Quintay Chardonnay from Chile

Wild Mushroom, Assorted Treasure, Pine Nut, Edible Crispy Spoon

Fish Maw, Shark Fin, Winter Melon, Bamboo Fungus, Carrot Oil, Chicken Oil, Superior Soup

Lobster, Sergestid Shrimp Sauce, Homemade Rice Flour Rolls

Bellavizio White from Bernice Liu's Winery in France

Bellavizio White from Bernice Liu's Winery in France

Smoked Free Range Chicken w/ Osmanthus & Oolong Tea Leaf

Smoked Free Range Chicken w/ Osmanthus & Oolong Tea Leaf

Excellent Chef Sai To


Beetroot, Enoki Mushroom, Preserved Vegetables, Truffle, Fried Rice




Jasmine Tea Panna Cotta

Pink Guava, Pomelo, Konjac



Bottles we finished

Chinesology
Shop 3101, Podium Level 3
ifc mall, Central
+852 6809 2299
https://www.chinesology.com