We’ve finally succumbed to the pressure … yes we’ve gone out and setup a Facebook fan page. If you’re on Facebook please pop in and visit the Môreson crew!

You’ll find the Môreson Facebook Fan Page here.

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It’s Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend and Franschhoek is going to be BUSY. There’s lots going on and obviously we’d love it if you popped into Môreson to stock up on your wine and charcuterie. Actually now that we think about it you could quickly pick up that case of the new Miss Molly Bubbly … see look how helpful we are.

If you’re planning on spending most of your time in Franschhoek we suggest you pay Le Quartier Français a visit. They have a great promotion running over the weekend. If you have lunch there you could walk off with either a R100 Exclusive Books voucher or a bottle of Miss Molly Wine.

We’ve added a Méthode Cap Classique to the Miss Molly range. It’s called Miss Molly Bubbly and it’s DELICIOUS! Not only does it taste great but it’s also incredibly well priced – selling off the farm at R69.00 a bottle.

We’re giving away a case of Miss Molly Bubbly to the person who gives us the very best reason for deserving said case.

So why do you deserve six bottles of our new Miss Molly Bubbly Méthode Cap Classique? Send your reasons to nikki.friedman@moreson.co.za before the end of May 2010.

For shipping reasons you need to please be based in South Africa to take part in this competition. So to all our international readers I’m sorry … maybe next time?

The Tasting Room, at the Le Quartier Français, are running a fantastic special for South Africans. They’re calling it Taste the Tasting Room … clever name.

Taste the Tasting Room

You book for an evening in the Tasting Room – from the 3rd till the 16th May 2010 – and for just R350pp (excluding wine) they will surprise you with a unique menu designed by Margot Janse (and her team).

The aim of this offer, and the special menu, is give local diners the opportunity to taste the best of The Tasting Room and some of Margot’s all time favourite dishes.

As per usual with all great offers it is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.

To booking call: 021-876 2151 Ext. 440 or email: restaurant@lqf.co.za

P.S. I’ll be having dinner at the Tasting Room next Friday (the 14th of May 2010) so if you’re there come on over and say hi. If I have food in front of me you can be guaranteed that I won’t bite.

We love Neil Jewell and everything that he creates and we’re always delighted when other people love him (and everything he creates too).

Neil and Clayton enjoying wine, charcuterie and a laugh in Neil meat locker.

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Jamie Who attended The Pig and, judging from the review, he thoroughly enjoyed his experience. The review is well written and an all round fantastic read. Serious we’re not just saying that because Jamie said such nice things … we genuinely enjoyed it. In fact we’re long time fans of Jamie Who, we dig him in a totally non-dodgy kind of way.

If you’d like to read Jamie’s review of The Pig click here.

Neil Jewell, Charcuterie King and head chef at Bread & Wine Vineyard Restaurant, will be the opening act at Liam Tomlin’s newly opened Chefs Warehouse in Cape Town.

Neil will be presenting a three hour charcuterie course, called The Pig, that is – knowing Neil – going to be interesting, fun and hugely entertaining. In fact Neil is rumoured to be bringing his own pig so it’s certainly going to be unforgettable!

At the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to dine out on three of the dishes (all paired with wine) that they have prepared.

There are lots of take homes from the course, including comprehensive crib study notes.

The course costs R575, which  is a complete steal! It takes place this Wednesday evening (18h30 – 21h30) so if you’re interested we suggest that you book now.

For more information visit www.chefswarehouse.co.za

Our favourite South African fine-dining restaurant (we’re a little biased but we think it’s OK) – The Tasting Room @ Le Quartier Français – has placed 31st in the 2010 World Top 50 Restaurants. This is 6 places lower than their 2009 37th spot. What’s even more remarkable is that Le Quartier Français has been included in the Top 50 for the past six consecutive years. Wow!

Plus this year Margot Janse (the Tasting Room’s Executive Chef) was the only woman to place in the 2010 Top 50. The other South African Restaurant included in the Top 50 was La Colombe. La Colombe placed a staggering 12th overall – which is absolutely amazing. Well done La Colombe!

We’ve already starting making dinner reservations at both these restaurants because, as we know from personal experience, once this news gets out the respective waiting lists will grow exponentially.

Happy Easter! We hope you and your loved ones have a terrific holiday. If you’re traveling may your journey be a safe one and may your destination be stocked full of Môreson or Miss Molly wines.

Normal posting will resume on Tuesday the 6th of April 2010.

I couldn’t find who this photo belonged to but I thought it was amazing! If it’s yours please let me know – in the comments – and I will happily credit you.

Neil Jewell – our Bread & Wine Vineyard Restaurant head chef and the local Charcuterie King – won the South African leg of the 2010 Global Pizza Challenge.

This means that in May 2010 Neil will be heading off to Melbourne to represent South Africa in finals of the Global Pizza Challenge. Awesome!

The pizza that clinched first place had a smoked flour base topped with aubergine, confit of Karoo lamb, sheeps’ feta, buchu and quince dressing. Sounds delicious doesn’t it? Well if you head out to Bread & Wine you’ll find it on the menu!

I don’t know how long it’ll be there so I suggest doing lunch sooner rather than later.