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Marc's Mediterranean Cuisine and Garden Welcome
to a foodie haven. A restful, flavourful restaurant,
permeated by a passion for food, ambience and fine wine
- the '2006 winelist won an Award of Excellence
in its 2nd entry in the annual Diners Club International
Winelist of the Year Awards. (It took Gold in 2005).
Owner Marc Friederich, an experienced restaurateur and
award-winning sommelier, subscribes to the Mediterranean
habit of expressing hospitality through food. Share
his belief that a truly great eating out experience
depends on the perfect combination of good food, good
wine and good company.
Emphasis is on simplicity and lightness, prime ingredients
and appetising presentation. Freshness, texture and
flavours set the food mood, with specialities revolving
a round seasonal treats like mushroom and fresh asparagus,
plus perfectly cooked classics such as butter-tender
sirloin with creamy peppercorn sauce and crisp pommes
frites. Firm favourites are a must-try mezze with a
Lebanese touch, (Marc's wife Maya was born in
Beirut) and paella. Remove them from the menu and regulars
would riot.
Don't miss the decadent chocolate mousse from
rich, dark Belgian chocolate - one of the few
imports used in the kitchen. Most ingredients are sourced
locally, for Marc regards the Boland as a fertile vegetable
garden. "All you have to do is harvest it".
Eat in the chic Provencal interior with pine tables,
eclectic chairs and comfortable couches, or al fresco
on a lavender scented terrace, shielded from the noise
of traffic. Service is knowledgeable and efficient and
not at all intrusive. You'll be left to savour
your wine, carry on a conversation, and appreciate the
delights on your plate.
This is a place to linger over your meal. And with so
many delicious choices on the menu, it's likely
you'll be back.
Jos Baker, journalistMenu: Click Here
Marc
has a long history as an award-winning sommelier for
many top class restaurants in Europe and, since 1996,
in South Africa.
Here in South Africa and in the heart of the Winelands,
I am living out my passion for wine. Of course, I am
missing my classic European wine regions and regular
visits to the numerous wine estates but South Africa
is offering me so much to taste that I can hardly follow
up with all the new wines and products made here. It's
a great time for me and I am very impressed to see all
the improvement done at every level of the South African
wine industry to make better wines.
My modest wine cellar boasts a fair selection of wine
and I aim to extend it to include the best of the best.
I have started in the Paarl region visiting wine estates
personally, tasting and selecting and I am currently
busy looking further afield. I have started this wine
cellar less 5 years ago and want to present not only
the most famous wine from our region but also some lesser
know labels from boutique cellars or new wineries. Then,
I wish to offer the best price possible for our wines
and try to remain competitive. Our short selection of
imported wines is from Champagne but in the close future,
we are also going to offer a few affordable wines from
around the world.
- Meilleur Sommelier de Suisse Romande 1991
- Meilleur Sommelier de Suisse 1991, Trophe'e Ruinart
- Trophe'e Fixin, Burgundy, 1992
- Torres Wine Award 1992
- Judge at Various European Wine Tastings
- Paarl Shiraz Challenge
- Classic Wine Trophy
- Johnnie Walker Best New Restaurant, Winelands, 2003
- Starwine, International Wine Competition, USA,2004-2005
- Diners Club Winelist Award, Gold 2005
- Diners Club Winelist Award of Excellence 2006
- Cheese Festival, Best Stand, Gourmet Lane 2006-2007
- JP Rossouw Restaurant Guide Top 10 between R151-R200, 2006-2007
- Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2007
Facilities | Carvery | NO |  | Entertainment | YES |  | Children's Menu
| YES |  | Play Area for kids | YES |  | Credit Cards Accepted
| YES |  | Private Dining Area
| NO | 
| Delivery | NO |  | Smoking Area | YES |  | Events & Functions | YES |  | Take Away | NO | 
| Full Bar
| YES |  | Television | NO
|  | Internet Connectivity | NO |  | Wheel Chair Access | YES |  | Outside Dining | YES |
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Marc's Mediterranean Cuisine and Garden 
