National Heritage Day has become synonymous with the art of the braai. So much so, that it has become affectionately known as Braai Day – a day where all cultures, races and creeds come to together to socialize and roast meat over a fire.
If you feel like keeping the braai-making to a minimum this year for Heritage Day, here are the best places to celebrate the public holiday by leaving the braaing to the masters.
BRAAI WITH FLUTES OF BRUT AT THE HOUSE Of J.C. LE ROUX
Le Venue Restaurant at The House of J.C Le Roux is launching three exciting braai menus in honour of Braai Day. Three different, tantalising á la carte menus will be on offer, including a banting braai menu consisting of a marinated beef skewer, oven roasted Mediterranean vegetables and coriander yoghurt dip at R98 per person. Add roosterbrood and potato with chive cream cheese to the menu for a bit extra, or go all out and indulge in a chermoula chicken kebab, Toulouse sausage with rustic garlic and parsley accompanied by a chef’s salad in a mason jar and a smoked paprika mielie.
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Where Devon Valley Rd, Stellenbosch
When Thursday, 24th September from noon
Cost Banting menu starts at R98 pp
Contact +27 21 865 8201, [email protected]
BOSCHENDAL HERITAGE DAY FARM FEAST
Spend a day chilling at the picturesque Boschendal Estate, as the smell of a delicious braai lingers around the vineyards at this historic Franschhoek Valley wine farm. You can be rest assured that there will be an assortment of wines to perfectly complement that slow-turning Ox spit-roast. Live entertainment will be provided by the bluesy folk act Slow Jack.
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Where Boschendal Estate, Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek
When Thursday, 24th September from noon
Cost R295 for adults, R85 for kids U12
Contact +27 21 870 4274, [email protected]
HERITAGE DAY AT THE BACKYARD GRILL
If there’s one thing the guys over at The Backyard Grill know how to do well, it’s roasting meat over a fire. The popular and relaxed Sea Point grill will be starting the fire from noon and will be preparing a variety of braaied meats and sides for every discerning local palette.
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Where 72 Regent Road, Sea Point
When Thursday, 24th September from noon
Cost Platters R100 – R180 pp, Sides R25 – 50 pp
Contact +27 21 433 1296, [email protected]
HERITAGE DAY MARKET At SHIMMY BEACH CLUB
Our favourite beach club will be home to an exciting market to commemorate National Heritage Day. Guests can expect good market fare including boerewors rolls, espetadas, pancakes and craft beer. A hit will be the beef or tuna espetadas done over a fire on the fine white sands of Shimmy Beach Club.
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Where 12 South Arm Road, V & A Waterfront
When Thursday, 24th September 11 am – 7 pm
Cost Free entry into the market
Contact +27 21 200 7778, [email protected]
BRAAI DAY AT BARLEY & BILTONG, PAARL SPICE ROUTE
Barley & Biltong are pulling out all the stops to make this Braai Day a lekker experience! Head on over to Spice Route and you’ll be greeted with a platter of lamb chops, braaibroodjie, boerewors pinwheels, and salad from Chef Phillip and team.
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Where Suid Agtes Paarl Rd, Suider, Paarl
When Thursday, 24th September
Cost R115 pp
Contact +27 21 863 5200, [email protected]
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