Ponto Grill and Carvery

Ponto Grill and Carvery in situated at the Point, a well-known landmark of Mossel Bay and the heart of the happenings for the local community. We honour our heritage by celebrating Portuguese classics while feasting on fabulous local food. Ponto, which is Point in Portuguese, is in memory of Portuguese explorers who set food on our shores to replenish.

Restaurant in Mossel Bay

Ponto Grill and Carvery offers guests a menu consisting of only the most delicious meals such as succulent Hake, Prawns, Rump and T-bone, Chicken and Schnitzels to Espetados, Burgers, Ribs, Kiddies Menu and our very popular Carvery every day. Prices at this Restaurant in Mossel Bay range from R28 to R129 per meal. All main courses are served with hand cut chunky chips, savoury rice or an oven baked potato.

Eating Out in Mossel Bay

Come and enjoy eating out in Mossel Bay at Ponto Grill and Carvery. We are known for our excellent service, good quality food and relaxed atmosphere. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a meal of cocktail overlooking the spectacular views of the shore at the Point, Mossel Bay.

Mossel Bay Family Restaurant

Ponto Grill and Carvery is an ideal family restaurant in Mossel Bay, offering an environment where you can enjoy your meal and relax with your family. Our Kiddies Menu consists of Burgers, Golden Fish, Ribs and Toasties with chips.

Be sure to come and experience the truly unique Portuguese atmosphere and excellent food at Ponto Grill and Carvery!

Holmakiesie met Marion Holm

Ons almal weet van bollemakiesie slaan, maar wat sou ‘n HOLMAKIESIE wees?

Dóén ‘n mens dit of kýk ‘n mens dit of EET ‘n mens dit??

HOLMAKIESIE – miskien kan jy dit ook doen – wie weet…

Kom kyk na Marion Holm se negende eenvrou-vertoning en vind uit.  Sy en Chris Vorster span weer eens saam om ‘n teks daar te stel wat oud en jonk sal laat giggel, goed voel en laat dink en die regie is ook deur Chris waargeneem.  Holm vertel haar stories soos net sy kan en stel in die proses die gehoor bekend aan ‘n paar nuwe karakters, maar doen nie afstand van die ou geliefde karakters wat gehore oor die jare laat lag het nie.

Specials Offers at the Bravo Lounge

• Double Klipdrift/Richelieu and Coke R20
• Double Klipdrift Premium & Coke R25
• Buy any double spirit @ get a free soda-fountain mix
• Brutal Fruit R10
• Savannah Light & Dry R12
• Hake & Chips with free glass of wine or 250ml Castle Draught @ R59

When:     May 30, 2012 @ 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Where:    Bravo Lounge, Garden Route Casino Mossel Bay
Cost:        R100.00, SIR Lede R80.00

Get a taste of Jaco’s new album Silwer en Goud at Bravo Lounge

Jaco Performing at the Garden Route Casino’s Bravo Lounge on 11 April 2012

PopularAfrikaans singer and guitarist, Jaco, will be performing live on stage at Garden Route Casino’s Bravo Lounge on Wednesday the 11th of April. Jaco, who has just released his third album, Silwer en Goud, will treat the audience with songs from the album, including his personal favourite, a ballade called Liefde en die lang pad. The album has a fresh, innovative country feel that is authentically Afrikaans. It includes a mix of love ballades, up-beat songs and some rock ‘n roll.  Jaco will also entertain guests with a comedy act.

Entertainment and Live Shows at the Bravo Lounge

The stylish cocktail lounge and show bar, Bravo Lounge at the Garden Route Casino offers an upmarket experience with nightly entertainment ranging from cabarets, comedy shows, live bands, Karaoke , mini-theatre and extravaganza productions. This 200-seater venue has a sophisticated, contemporary look-and-feel with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment. Versatile in its design and layout, and with an extensive menu of cocktails, snacks and meals, the lounge is also a fitting destination for after-work cocktails with friends, enjoying a casual meal, and watching your favourite sport. Whether it’s a show, a rugby game or just slow, easy cocktails you’re after, Bravo Lounge will satisfy you’re craving to be entertained.

The show starts at 20h00.
Entrance is R80 per person & Strike it Rich members only pays R60 per person.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure a seat.

Mossel Bay Things to Do

Mossel Bay Skydiving

Skydiving in one of the many fun and exciting activities that one can do in Mossel Bay. Skydive Mossel Bay offers the ideal adventure activity for you, whether you are a beginner and prefer a tandem skydiving experience or an advanced skydiver. Come and embark on a skydive adventure overlooking the scenic beauty of Mossel Bay, and you will even have the option of landing on the beach.

 Seal Island Trips in Mossel Bay

Romonza at the Mossel Bay Harbour is a spacious 16 m ketch and the only Registered Passenger Boat in South Africa licensed to carry 30 persons for boat based whale watching. We offer Seal Island trips, as well as Sunset Cruises. This is a not to be missed activity in the Garden Route.

Deep Sea Fishing in Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay Deep Sea Adventures offers their clients a truly deep see fishing experience in Mossel Bay. This is one of the ultimate activities in this harbour town of Mossel Bay. Come and enjoy the the open ocean in an atmosphere of relaxation and fun and try your luck at catching a fish of two.

Predator Park in Mossel Bay

Jukani is a Predator Park situated outside of Mossel Bay. It is the only facility of its kind on the Garden Route and guarantees an experience of a lifetime to our guest. The Park is home to Lions, white: Lions, Cheetahs, Bengal Tigers, Leopard (Spotted and Black), Jjaguar, Caracal, Serval Cats, wild Dogs, Hyenas and Jackal species.

For more information on the different things to do in and around Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay Movie Programme from 6 April till 12 April 2012

Lion of Judah at Cineland123 in Mossel Bay

Lion of Judah is about the adventures of a bold lamb (Judah) and his friends to avoid the sacrificial alter the week preceding the crucifixion of Christ. With Easter around the corner this is an excellent choice of movie, seeing the Easter story though the eyes of these animals.

Starring Michael Madsen, Ernest Borgnine and Leon Clingman

Fridays to Mondays – 10h00, 12h30, 15h00

Semi Soet at Cineland123 in Mossel Bay

Jaci van Jaarsveld, is a workaholic who will go to any lengths to protect the boutique advertising agency she works for from being bought and dismantled by a ruthless businessman known as ‘The Jackal’. This is a light and uplifting romantic comedy that will keep you talking about long after.

Starring: Anel Alexander, Nico Panagio, Sandra Vaughn, Louw Venter, Diaan Lawrenson, Paul Du Toit and Corine Du Toit

Fridays to Mondays – 10h00, 12h30, 15h00, 17h30, 20h00

Seeking Justice at Cineland123 in Mossel Bay

After his wife is assaulted, a husband enlists the services of a vigilante group to help him settle the score. Then he discovers they want a ‘favor’ from him in return.

Starring: Nicolas Cage, January Jones and Guy Pearce

Fridays to Mondays – 17h30, 20h00

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close at Cineland123 in Mossel Bay

A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Starring: Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock

Fridays to Mondays – 10h00, 12h30, 15h00, 17h30, 20h00

Skydive in Mossel Bay

Skydive Mossel Bay is situated in the scenic surroundings of the Garden Route, only 40minutes from Oudtshoorn and 30minutes from George. Our drop zone is based at the local airfield, less than 5km from the beach.

Garden Route Tandem Skydiving

A Tandem Skydive at Skydive Mossel Bay is an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime! Not only will you enjoy all of the thrill and excitement of freefalling on your very first jump, but you’ll also be taking an exhilarating scenic flight over the Mossel Bay area which lends an eagles view of the Indian Ocean, Outeniqua mountains and beautiful beaches of the Garden Route!

Mossel Bay Things to do

Skydive Mossel Bay has two landing areas, one at the airfield and one at Diaz beach. Landings at Diaz beach are weather and tide dependant. This is one of the ultimate things to do in Mossel Bay and will ensure an experience you will never forget.

Mossel Bay Appliance Repairs

Haas Das Satellite and Audio in Mossel Bay is well-known as Accredited DSTV and Top TV Installers, but they also offer a Workshop where they do appliance repairs on home appliances and audio and visual products.

Garden Route Service Centre for Samsung and LG Home Appliances

Haas Das Satellite and Audio has a service center where we do repairs on brands like Samsung, LG, Hisense, and many more. We are well known in the whole Garden Route for our excellent service. We are Authorizes Warranty agents for LG, Samsung as well as Hisense. We do pick up’s from Great Brak to Gouritzmond. Customers from other areas can bring their TV’s, (LCD, Plasma or CRT), Home Theatre Systems and Hi-Fi’s and all other audio visual products, as well as Home Appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves etc. in for repair. We maintain a “work while you wait” motto.

Biggest Loser 2012 Mossel Bay

PHOTO: Winners of Biggest Loser 2011

The Biggest Loser 2012 Competition Mossel Bay was an initiative of Elsabé Greyvenstein, owner of Crazy Creatures Boutique in the Mossel Bay Mall as well as in the Langeberg Mall, Mossel Bay.

Weight loss Challenge Mossel Bay

PHOTO: Finalists of Biggest Loser 2011

The Biggest Loser 2012 is a weight loss challenge that got the whole town talking. To this date there is already 152 entries and we are still getting new entries daily. The Competition started in 2010 and was held for a period of 4 weeks, only open to woman. This year, 3 years later, the organizers decided to extend the period to 12 weeks which will be running from 4 February 2012 till 28 April 2012 and men as well as woman are welcome to enter. During this period you will be weighed once a week at any of the Crazy Creatures Boutiques in Mossel Bay. This is done to motivate the contestants as well as helping you keep track of your goal.

Free Gymnasium Vouchers for Biggest Loser 2012 Contestants, Mossel Bay

To enter the Biggest Loser 2012 Competition you simply have to visit any one of the Crazy Creatures Boutiques. The cost involved is R100.00 per entry. Each person that enters the competition will receive five gym vouchers; one month from the following gymnasiums in Mossel Bay; Wellness World, Oxigym and Tiger-Kai. Curves Mossel Bay was so generous in sponsoring a 3 month free gym voucher to each contestant and Biokinetics (in Heiderand and Hartenbos) is sponsoring a 50% discount on a full evaluation of your medical and fitness level and a free one month voucher.

Winners of Biggest Loser 2012

The Finalists will be announced at the Semi-Final on 21 April 2012 at the Mossel Bay Mall and the Final Winners at the Langeberg Mall on 28 April 2012. Both these days promise to be filled with excitement and surprises. There will also be a lucky draw with wonderful prices up for grabs. The public can enter at only R10.00 per ticket. Crazy Creatures will also be donating a % of all the money generated from the competition to CANSA (this will mean that all participants in the competition will be contributing to this worthy cause), and a cheque will be handed over to them on the Biggest Loser Finals event.

All the contestants are welcome to follow their own diet/eat plan. Come on, you’ve got nothing to lose but the unwanted extra kilos plus you can enter any time during the competition and be a winner.

For more information or to enter you can contact Crazy Creatures Boutique :
Monica or Nalene – Crazy Creatures Mossel Bay Mall at : 044 – 693 4214
Karen or Dianne – Crazy Creatures Langeberg Mall at : 044 – 695 2950
Elsabé Greyvenstein – 082 6973 813

Curves Mossel Bay

Curves in Mossel Bay provide you with a complete cardio and strength training workout in just 30 minutes. With a system that can burn up to 500 calories and work every major muscle group, you get an efficient and effective workout with every visit. It’s no wonder over 4 million women have chosen Curves to meet their health goals.

Mossel Bay Gymnasium

Curves Gymnasium in Mossel Bay is the ideal fitness option for you, whether you wish to tone, burn calories of just maintain a good health.

Interactive Circuit with Curves Smart in Mossel Bay

Curves Smart offers you a workout in our interactive circuit that is designed to keep you motivated. It is a personal coaching system that has been incorporated into your our 30 minute circuit workout. The circuit is combines strength and cardio training. Curves Smart programs each machine according to your body’s endurance levels.

Zumba Classes at Curves in Mossel Bay

Curves Mossel Bay also offers Zumba Fitness Classes. This is the only 30 minute class that combines the moves of Zumba with the proven strength of training at Curves for a wildly effective workout. During a Zumba class you will burn calories, tone up and have lots of fun.

Business Hours at Curves Mossel Bay

• Mondays to Thursdays
• 05h30 – 11h00 and 13h00 – 19h00

• Fridays
• 05h30 – 11h00 and 13h00 – 18h00

• Saturdays
• 07h00 – 10h00

Free joining fee for Vitality members and 150 Vitality point per workout!
Children’s Play Room available at Blasters for R10, half price.

Acrylic Paint in Mossel Bay for School Projects

ECbeads in Mossel Bay is now also a stockiest of Jabtex’s newly developed artist medium, Tascal Craft Acrylic is a unique, water based, pigment rich paint medium that can be applied to any surface. This can be used to create acrylic, water colour, and gouache or oil effects.

Art Supplies in Mossel Bay

Whether you need paint brushes, paint of canvas, ECbeads offers it all. Here at ECbeads in Voorbaai, Mossel Bay you will get a range of art supplies, mediums such as Craft Paint, Tascal Paint and Fabric Paint as well as extenders.

ECbeads and Art Shop in Mossel Bay offers a range of beads, mosaic necessities, wooden blanks, serviettes, sequins, costume Jewellery as well as fabric paint, acrylic paint, decoupage, Filana Clay and bronzing. Here you will find that we have excellent prices and offer advice on our beads and art supplies in store.

Paint for School Projects in Mossel Bay

You can now get your paint and paintbrushes for school projects from ECbeads in Mossel Bay. Here are various mediums to choose from and Con and Esme’ are standing ready to give advice and tips.

For more information on ECbeads click here

Tandem Skydive Valentine’s Special in Mossel Bay

Skydive Mossel Bay brings you an exciting and unique Valentine’s Special. Bring your partner to Mossel Bay Skydive and experience the thrill of tandem skydiving over the scenic coastal town of Mossel Bay.

Mossel Bay Skydive

You can now treat the special someone in your life to a truly unique and exhilarating Valentine’s treat at Mossel Bay Skydive. Experience the thrill of jumping from up to 10 000’ AGL (above ground level) at 200 – 290 kph from up to 40 seconds.

Book a tandem skydive for two and get a beach landing and bottle of sparkling bubbles for free.

Offer valid from 10th to 19th of February 2012, weather permitting.

This will surely be a Valentine’s you and your partner will never forget.

For more information on Skydive Mossel Bay

Wedding Flowers and Bouquets in the Garden Route

Marianthus Cut Flowers in Mossel Bay offers all brides to be and wedding planners, wedding flowers and bouquets that will suite your style as well as budget.

Garden Route Wedding Flowers

Ronel, the owner of Marianthus Cut Flowers in the Garden Route, will built your wedding flowers around what the bride wants. Any wedding revolves around the bride and is a reflection of the brides taste, style and personality.

Fresh Flowers for Weddings in Mossel Bay, Garden Route

Marianthus Cut Flowers will not only provide you with beautiful, healthy and fresh flowers for your wedding, they will deliver them as well. Whether you want to do your own wedding bouquets and flowers arrangements or want Marianthus Cut Flowers to handle it all for you, they are here to assist you in colouring in your wedding!

No wedding is too big or small!

For more information on getting the perfect flowers for your wedding contact Ronel from Marianthus Cut Flowers today still.

South Africa Beauty Academy

Mossel Bay Beauty Academy

Create Me Beauty Academy in Mossel Bay,  first opened their doors in June 2012 under the ownership of Danica du Plessis, a qualified beauty therapist, who graduated from the Elizabeth Beauty Academy (Port Elizabeth) in 2004. Here Danica achieved her Cibtac, Itec as well as Seta Diplomas. Opening Create Me Beauty Academy was a dream come true for Danica.

Beauty Treatment in Mossel Bay

Students of Create Me Beauty Academy in Mossel Bay will have a choice of training in the following beauty treatments and techniques; skincare and eye treatments, manicures and pedicures, hair removal, make-up , massages as well as Electronic Face Treatments.

Professional Beauty Therapists in Mossel Bay, South Africa

Create Me Beauty Academy offers those who wish to pursue a career in skincare and excellent not-to-be-missed opportunity to get trained by professional beauty therapists in a scenic and relaxed atmosphere of Diaz Beach, South Africa.

For more information on enrolling for a course at Create Me Beauty Academy

Yellowoods Self Catering Chalets Great Brak River  -  Mossel Bay

Self Catering Accommodations on Game Farm near Great Brak River

Yellowoods is situated approximately 8 km outside Great Brak River between George and Mossel Bay and offers accommodation in up-market chalets.  This is a truly unique Game Farm and resort where you can relax and enjoy the tranquillity of nature. Break away and relax in one of the 6 chalets at Yellowoods,  built on the banks of the Moordkuyl River amongst breath taking scenery. Here you can experience nature close by and still be only minutes drive from Great Brak River and the beach.

Accommodation on Game Farm in The Garden Route

The accommodation units at Yellowoods are equipped for self catering and offers modern amenities for your comfort.  Each unit also has a private deck with braai facilities overlooking the river banks.  Percale linen and starry nights promise for a good night’s rest on a game farm in the Garden Route.

Yellowoods a Restaurant near great Brak River on the Garden Route where you can expect only the best.

Guest  staying at Yellowoods are welcome to enjoy their meals at the Yellowoods Restaurant. Yellowoods proved themselves as one  of the fine dining restaurants in the Garden Route.
The fully licensed family Restaurant  offers an a-la-carte menu, Sunday buffet and Spitbraai on request. The hosts and Chefs Dianne Erasmus and Dietloff Henn are well known for their superb dishes .

Yellowoods also offers several activities for Old and Young

Various activities are also offered at Yellowoods. These include Adventure 4×4 trails, 4×4 Game drives, self drive game drives, rock climbing, hiking trails, foefie  slide across the river and animal touch farm for the kids!

Self Catering Unit 1 at Yellowoods

• 2 x Single Beds + Daybed. Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
• Kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery and cutlery
• Private Deck with built in braai and gas two plate burner.
• (Can be interleading with unit 2)

 Self Catering Unit 2 at Yellowoods

•  1 x Double Bed.  Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
• Kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery and cutlery
• Private Deck with built in braai and gas two plate burner
• (can be interleading with unit 1)

Self Catering Unit 3 at Yellowoods

• 2 x Single Beds + Daybed. Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
• Kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery and cutlery
• Private Deck with built in braai and gas two plate burner
• (can be interleading with unit 4)

Self Catering Unit 4 at Yellowoods

• 1 x Double Bed. Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
• Kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery and cutlery
• Private Deck with built in braai and gas two plate burner
• (can be interleading with unit 3)

Self Catering Unit 5 at Yellowoods

•  1 x Double Bed. Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
• Kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery and cutlery
• Private Deck with built in braai and gas two plate burner
• (can be interleading with Honeymoon Suite)

 Honeymoon Suite at Yellowoods

•  1 x King Size Bed. Bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and twin basins
• Private Deck with built in braai and gas two plate burner
• (can be interleading with unit 5)

Rates at Yellowoods

• Units 1 to 5: R 750 for 2 persons per night / Children under 12 – R100 per child
• Honeymoon Suite: R1 000 for two persons per night

Christmas Lunch at Yellowoods Restaurant

Enjoy your 2011 Christmas Lunch at the new Yellowoods Restaurant near Great Brak River – Mossel Bay. Yellowoods is situated only 10km from Great Brak River in the Garden Route. Here guests can come and enjoy a whole day out as a family in the outdoors. Yellowoods offers a number of fun activities for the whole family. the latsest craze for the kids is our foefie slide across the Moordkuyl river.

The two well known  Garden Route chefs, Dietloff  Henn and Dianne Erasmus  will be responsible to present you with superb food from the Yellowoods kitchen.

To avoid disappointment please do you booking well in advance.

R250-00 per Adult
R140-00 per child under 12

There will be 2 sessions
11h30 – 2h30
3h00 – 6h00

Contacnt Dianne at 082 778 4066

Yellowoods Christmas Lunch Menu

1st Course

Starter platter per table

Selection of breads—beer bread, corn bread and pitas served with butter and jams , hummus, tsatsiki and our home made Snoek Pate.

 2nd Course

Plated starter– Smoked salmon with capers ,thinly sliced red onion with a lemon zest and olive oil dressing.

3rd Course

 Buffet

• Roast leg of Lamb prepared Greek style with fresh Garlic, Rosemary and butter
• Roasted chicken with sage and onion stuffing
• Stuffed Tomatoes– ground beef and rice stuffing topped with a rich tomato sauce
•  Roast potatoes with rock salt & rosemary
•  Wild rice with raisons and roasted  flaked Almonds
•  Butternut and garlic green beans with pepperdews and ginger
•  Gravy

Selection of salads

•  Roasted beetroot & feta
•  Lentil salad
•  Tomato, mozzarella and basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic reduction

4th course

Plated Dessert (choose one)

• Christmas pudding served with warm home made custard
• Chewy Chocolate Brownie served with Ice cream and Chocolate sauce

Bravo Lounge Garden Route Casino Holiday Programme 2011

To Visit new Bravo Lounge at the Garden Route Casino in Mossel bay is a great of getting quality entertainment and good food in  an upmarket venue.

The Bravo Lounge and Theatre offers guests the best of local as well as national entertainment. Guests can sit and relax in the up market and modern seating while enjoying a range of entertainment ranging from Jazz, Cabaret and lots more.

The Bravo Lounge boasts with seating for 200 guests, a restaurant and bar area to ensure an ultimate dining and theatre experience. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the night.

Friday 02 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R80.00 per person
Kelly Fortuin

Friday 09 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R80.00 per person
Loslippig met Ian Wessels

Saturday 07 December 2011 @20h00
FREE
Michael Lindt & Thelma and Jovan

Saturday 10 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R30.00 per person
Flashback

Thursday 15 December 2011 @ 10h00
Tickets cost: R250.00 per person
Karin Chan Make-up Seminar(incl. gift)

Friday 16 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R80.00 per person
Heinz Winkler & Charlize Berg

Saturday 17 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R80.00 per person
Beeskraal

Monday 19 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R200.00 per person
Clarins Make-up Workshop

Tuesday 20 December 2011 @ 10h00
Tickets cost: R200.00 per person
Clarins Make-up Workshop

Wednesday 28 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R30.00 per person
Momentus

Friday 30 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R30.00 per person
Michael Lindt and Thelma and Jovan, Wim

Saturday 31 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R80.00 per person
Michael Lindt and Thelma and Jovan, Wim

Friday 06 January 2012 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R100.00 per person
Arno Jordaan

Wednesday 14 January 2012 @ 10h00
Tickets cost: R80.00 per person
willem Botha

Bravo Lounge in Mossel Bay offers free Wireless Access

Guests are welcome to bring their Laptop to the Bravo Lounge at the Garden Route Casino. There are various power points available.
Hours of the Bravo Lounge in Mossel Bay

The Bravo Lounge is open daily from 11am till late.
For Bookings contact the Garden Route Casino in Mossel Bay at 044 606 7777 or 044 606 7541

Great Brak River Chef Wins CXPRESS Culinary Award

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Stefan Jamneck (left) of the Transkaroo Restaurant in Great Brak River is the CXPRESS Garden Route Gastro Nomix Chef of the Year for 2011. A special award was made to Mike Clarke from Clarke of the Karoo in Barrydale.. The Ordre Mondial Wine Server of the Year (this new category was announced at the 2010 awards): went to Joseph Pietersen of Serendipity and the Eden School of Culinary Art Young Chef of the Year went to Matteo Battaini of La Locanda. The function was held  on Monday at the brand new stylish Salina’s Beach Restaurant in Wilderness.(Photo: Denise Lloyd)

Stefan Jamneck from Great Brak River is the Gastro Nomix Chef of the Year for 2011.

Stefan Jamneck of the Transkaroo Restaurant in Great Brak River is the Gastro Nomix Chef of the Year for 2011. He was given this prestigious award at the annual CXPRESS Garden Route Culinary Awards evening which took place on Monday at the brand new stylish Salina’s Beach Restaurant in Wilderness.

The runner up was Alma Oosthuizen  of Chef Alma @ Groenvlei. The Gannet Restaurant in Mossel Bay is also one of the Top 20 restaurants in the vicinity.The cream of Garden Route restaurateurs, chefs and servers were there to share in the fun while the Top 20 restaurants in the area were announced. This year the function was graciously sponsored by Nell-Marie le Roux from NLR Wines.

Chef Francois Ferreira headed the Panel of Judges

Celebrity Chef Francois Ferreira,  Bailli Délegué of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs South Africa and foodie par excellence Anne Hadley spear headed the panel of judges. Anne’s late husband and long-time CXPRESS food critic, Ian Hadley, was the initial driving force behind the Gastro Nomix Top 10 Garden Route restaurant awards more than a decade ago. Recently the official nod was received from the South African Chefs Association, who declared the awards a nationally recognised event.

The other floating trophies went to the following persons

• Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Server of the Year: Shane Schoeman  of Pomodoro
• Ordre Mondial Wine Server of the Year (this new category was announced at the 2010 awards): Joseph Pietersen – Serendipity
• Eden School of Culinary Art Young Chef of the Year: Matteo Battaini – La Locanda

 Special Achievement Award went to Mike Clarke from Barrydale

This year the panel   made an exception to the geographical criteria, i.e. just off the Garden Route track, in selecting Mike Clarke from Clarke of the Karoo in Barrydale.  Mike was at the Beacon Isle Hotel for many years and then popularised Crabs Creek in Knysna. Over the years, Mike has worked hard to keep a consistent high standard of cuisine and service, and Clarke of the Karoo has become a destination restaurant on the R62.

 The Top 20 Culinary Destinations on the Garden Route in 2011 are

• The Rose on York (George)
• Transkaroo (Great Brak River )
• Lemongrass (Plettenberg Bay)
• Chef Alma @ Groenvlei –(Sedgefield)
• Cruise Café ( Knysna)
•  Kafe Serefe (George )
•  House of Flavour (George)
• Caloroso Café –(George)
•  The Gannet ( Mossel Bay),
•  Joplin’s ( Wilderness )
•  La Capannina (George)
• Pomodoro (Wilderness),
• Thyme & Again ( Plettenberg Bay )
•  Bramon (Plettenburg Bay),
• Kurland Hotel (Plettenburg Bay)
•  La Rosa Blu (Hops Valley)
•  Roadside Deli (Hops Valley),
• Waterside Grill @ Hyatt Hotel,-(Oubaai)
•  Cornuti al Mare –(Plettenburg Bay) a
•  Zucchini at Timberlake (Wilderness)

Lalakoi Publishing Salutes the  CXPRESS Culinary Legends

During the past decade of CXPRESS Culinary Awards, some of the restaurants have consistently performed so well that they have always claimed a place on the Top 10 and Top 20 lists. This year the judging panel suggested a new category called CXPRESS Culinary Legends, which are restaurants that have made the grade for three years and longer and especially those on the ‘Best’ list for three or more years.

The Garden Route Culinary Legends for 2011 are:

• Serendipity –(Contemporary South African Dining
• La Locanda (Casual Italian Dining)
•  Pembreys –(Elegant Dining)
• Sand at The Plettenberg ( Fine Dining)
•  The Girls ( Casual Dining)
•  Ile de Pain –(Bistro Style Eatery)
•  The Bell Tavern at Belvedere (Pub Style Eatery)
•  Travel Bugs  (Coffee/Tea Emporium)

Special Merit Award went to Kelvin Appelgren of Caloroso Café

This award will not necessarily be granted annually, but only when there is cause to. This year the award went to Kelvin Appelgren of Caloroso Café who, through dedication to his art, has inspired everyone on the Garden Route coffee scene to up their game.

Wave Rider in Mossel Bay

Adrenalin Pumping Adventure in Mossel Bay

The Wave Rider has surely made his mark the last few year here in Mossel Bay. Cruising at exhilarating speeds, you will travel down the bay at great speeds, making this a thrill and great adrenalin pumping adventure.

Adventure Activity in the Garden Route

Many list this as one of the most exciting adventure activities in the Garden Route. Only more of a reason to book your trip today!

The Wave Rider boat is a must when you are here – Don’t miss out!

Speed Boat in Mossel Bay

The Wave Rider is a well-known speed boat in Mossel Bay, speeding up to 110km/h. This will surely have you holding on to your seats!
This exhilarating speed boat ride became very popular over the last 3 years and is a must do!

Seven Seas Mossel Bay

Enjoy the Freedom of the Sea on Board of the Seven Seas in Mossel Bay

You are invited to feel the freedom of the seas and drink in the beauty that envelopes the undiscovered jewel of the Garden Route in Mossel Bay. A sunset cruise with the Seven Seas pleasure boat is a must when you visit Mossel Bay again.

Enjoy Sunset Cruise on Board the Seven Seas with Fully Experienced Skipper

Step on board The Seven Seas and join your hosts for a cruise that will refresh your spirit and inspire your sense of adventure. Our skipper has 20 years of experience in Cape waters, so put yourself in his capable hands, relax and enjoy this exiting trip.

Passenger Catamaran in Mossel Bay

The Seven Seas in Mossel Bay is a 60 foot, motorizes luxury catamaran and has been expertly fitted in order to ensure all her passengers will enjoy the cruise in a style, which benefits the stunning views.

Boat Trips in Mossel Bay

The Seven Seas is equipped with a bar on board making it ideal for sunset cruises and functions such as small intimate weddings, yearend functions, romantic dinners and just a relaxed boat trip around Seal Island in Mossel Bay.

Seal Island trips with Seven Seas Pleasure Boat

Island Trips – One hour around Seal Island & the bay. Whale and dolphins are often to be seen along the way, and we pause for a while at Seal Island for you to photograph the 3000+ seals. Trips leave daily every hour from 09h30 to 17h00

Sunset Cruises

– Three hours of tranquility in an idyllic sunset. A meal is provided for you to enjoy while sailing along in the pleasant setting. Bookings are essential.

The Seven Seas can accommodate 65 people, and offers excellent Pub lunches, dinners or just delicious cake and tea.

School Groups

– Educational Trips, where the students can learn all about the sea and the skippers experience on sharks, whales and dolphins. We can offer the students hotdogs, hamburgers and chips, but is not limited to only these types of lunches.

Sundowner Cruises in Mossel Bay

Sundowner Cruises on board the Seven Seas is extremely popular. Our sundowner cruise is approximately 2 ½ hours long and includes a cocktail and a three course meal.

Garden Route Kiddies Parties

Mossel Bay Kiddies Parties

Yellowoods, only 10km from Great Brak River, offers a unique venue for a kiddies party or any other function with nature as part of its décor. Yellowoods is set in the picturesque surrounds of Yellowwood forests, mountains as backdrops and an 8km long white pebbled river.

Great Brak River Kiddies Party Venue

Yellowoods near Great Brak River is the ideal venue for kiddies parties and boasts with a large open grassed area for children to run and explore in freely. We offer a Jungle Gym, Foofie Slide and an Animal Touch Farm to ensure that the children stays entertained.

Themed Kiddies Parties in the Garden Route, Mossel Bay

The resident kiddies party planner of Yellowoods will custom create, host and supervise the kiddies parties held here at Yellowoods near Mossel Bay in the Garden Route. We offer a number of themes and a selection of activities that are age appropriate to suit any budget.

Bravo Lounge at the Garden Route Casino opens to the Public

On the 16th of November 2011, we were invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new entertainment area to the Garden Route Casino, the all new Bravo Lounge. The Bravo Lounge is an exciting new attraction to the Garden Route.

Theatre Entertainment at the Bravo Lounge in Mossel Bay

The Bravo Lounge and Theatre offers guests the best of local as well as national entertainment. Guests can sit and relax in the up market and modern seating while enjoying a range of entertainment ranging from Jazz, Cabaret and lots more.

Sarah Theron and the Campbells at the Bravo Lounge in Mossel Bay

The Grand Opening of the Bravo Lounge will be held on the 24th of November 2011. Sarah Theron and the Campbells will be entertaining invited guests the night.

Restaurant and Bar with Live Entertainment in Mossel Bay

The Bravo Lounge boasts with seating for 200 guests, a restaurant and bar area to ensure an ultimate dining and theatre experience. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the night.

Loslippig met Ian Wessels

Friday 09 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R80.00 per person

Heinz Winkler & Charlize Berg

Friday 16 December 2011 @ 20h00
Tickets cost: R80.00 per person

Michael Lindt and Thelma and Jovan

Wednesday 14 December 2011 @ 20h00 FREE
with Wim Erasmus
Friday 30 December 2011 @ 20h00 R30.00 per person
Saturday 31 December 2011 @ 20h00 R80.00 per person

Bravo Lounge in Mossel Bay offers free Wireless Access

Guests are welcome to bring their Laptop to the Bravo Lounge at the Garden Route Casino. There are various power points available.

Hours of the Bravo Lounge in Mossel Bay

The Bravo Lounge is open daily from 11am till late.
For Bookings contact the Garden Route Casino in Mossel Bay at 044 606 7777 or 044 606 7541

Charities Benefit From Algoa Cares

The Algoa FM team rolling out the footprint to the Southern Cape. Seen  at the introduction to the Mossel Bay community are (from left): MD Dave Tiltmann, Jo Olivier from Neo Hair in the Langeberg Mall (who walked off with a golf umbrella and a 2012 Diary), Mimi Finestone from Goji,Kevin Reed (Deputy MD/Financial Director) and Dennis Karantges, Sales Manager. Algoa FM will hit the airwaves to the Southern Cape on 1 December 2011.
(PHOTO: Denise Lloyd)

Charities along the Garden Route are being  invited  to tell Algoa FM listeners about the work they are doing

Are you a charity organisation that is battling to get your message through to the public or who needs assistance to carry on the good work? Exceptionally good news  just before the festive season is that charities along the Garden Route are being  invited  to tell Algoa FM listeners about the work they are doing and the needs in the community.

Algoa FM is broadening their footprint and they will be broadcasting to the communities of Mossel Bay, George, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay etc.

Algoa FM is broadening their footprint and they will be broadcasting to the communities of the Southern Cape including Mossel Bay, George, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay as from Thursday 1 December. The Algoa Cares radio feature broadcasts info about charity organisations to give them the necessary exposure they need. As part of their service to the Southern Cape, the radio station is “doubling up” the time it devotes to promoting community organisations, as well as charitable activities and events, says managing director Dave Tiltmann.

Algoa FM starts broadcasting as from 1 December 2011 to the Garden Route

In addition to the Wednesday Algoa Cares interview with charities working in the Algoa FM listening area, the station will be broadcasting a community Info Slot. This will cater for the charities in the Garden Route, to which Algoa FM starts broadcasting in December. “We did not want to have to turn away the charities we have been supporting since 1997 in order to cater for our expanded reach down the Garden Route,” Tiltmann says.

Two of the well known charity drives that Algoa FM supports on an annual basis are the Winter Woolly Week and Bloodline Day. These causes are supported during the year, in addition to the weekly interviews with charity spokespeople, who are also free to ask for donations.

The Winter Woolly Week, which took place from 13 – 17 June this year, focuses on the collection of clothes and blankets for those in need. The project is a crucial element in the Community Chest’s annual fundraising programme. The clothing collected brings warmth to so many needy out there. The Community Chest also does a cash collection in order to feed the many hungry people in the Port Elizabeth Metro. The Chest’s – pap project makes a huge difference in many lives in the Metro.

For the Bloodline Day Algoa FM teams up with the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) in hosting a drive where the aim is to collect 800 units of blood in one day. The project is conducted in different areas in Port Elizabeth and East London.

The inserts supplied by the Southern Cape charity organisations will be hosted by Roy Williams and will be broadcasted just after the 12:30 news headlines.
Charities can contact Algoa FM by e-mailing Roy Williams on roy.w@algoafm.co.za, or fax to 041-5835555.

Yellowood Restaurant

 

Yellowood Kiddies Parties

 

Yellowood Hiking Trails

 

Moordkuil 4×4 Route

 

Yellowood Game Drives

 

Yellowoods Restaurant near Groot Brak River

Yellowoods Restaurant,  is a unique wedding and function venue where  accommodation in Chalets and Luxury tents as well as camping sites is offered. Yellowoods is situated in the picturesque Garden Route just outside the holiday town of Groot Brak River on the N2 between Mossel Bay and George. Come and enjoy a day out in nature with the whole family.

Yellowoods in The Garden Route offers a variety of activities

At Yellowoods you will find a variety of activities such as 4×4 trails, rock-climbing, abseiling, hiking trails, kiddies party venue, horse-back riding, touch farm for the kids and the Yellowoods Restaurant with an array of seasonal South African Fair.

Game Drives in the Garden Route

Come and view the various herds of African game grazing in the valleys and slopes. Enjoy sundowners while watching the sunset over the mountains. Game drives are available on booking with a minimum of 8 guests.There are various packages available on request. Come and view the biggest privately owned herd of Cape buffalo (one of the big 5) in the Southern Cape

Sunday Lunches on Game Farm near Groot Brak River

Our fully licensed family restaurant where everyone is welcome offers a wide selection of local wines, beers, spirits and liquors. a wide selection of local wines, beers, spirits and liquors. Food sourced from local suppliers and grown on the farm is used and prepared to be served flavourful a  variety of South African fair with a twist. a wide selection of local wines, beers, spirits and liquors. The menu features our favourites and seasonal specials. Watch out for our Sunday lunch special  buffets.

Deep Sea Fishing in Mossel Bay

Cob Catches are picking up in Mossel Bay Waters

Winter is something of the past. Although we had good catches of  Hake and Red Fish during the winter the Cob was just gone. I am glad to say that during our fishing trips the past few weeks we were lucky to have some good cob catches. On the other side I do not think it is all about luck. Our skippers with years of experience of the Mossel Bay fishing grounds play a great role in taking our trippers to the fish. We expect that Cob will be getting more as we are nearing the summer and the temperature of the sea water will rise.

A day out at sea exposes you not only to great fishing,  but also the diverse ecosystem that consists of dolphins, seals, sharks, whales the albatross and a wide variety of birdlife.

Come and enjoy a deep sea fishing trip on “Dreamcatcher” or “Nikita”, two best rigged Buttcats in Mossel Bay. The launch and journey is safe and dry, which makes  a carefree day of fishing fun in our famous scenic coastline area.

Bookings for Deep Sea Fishing in Mossel Bay

Reservations:
Magda
Cell:  +27(0)72 454 2988  or +27(0)83 260 2222
Fax:   +27(0)44 696 5123
Find us at: Quay 4, Commercial Slipway, next to Mossel Bay Yacht Club.

South Africa Beauty Academy

Internationally Accredited Beauty Academy in South Africa

Create Me Beauty Academy in Mossel Bay, South Africa is an accredited national and international training institution in the exciting and growing health and skin care therapy field. Create Me Beauty Academy is accredited by The International Therapy Examination Council, ITEC UK.

Beauty Academy in Mossel Bay

The beauty academy in Mossel Bay is passionate about meeting the highest standards required by the industry in order to produce highly skilled and qualified therapists, who can market themselves effectively and look forward to personally rewarding careers.

South Africa Beauty Academy

Qualified and experiences trainers, internationally accepted qualifications and excellent facilities are some of the ingredients of success at the Create Me Beauty Academy in South Africa.

Create Me offers the following Beauty Courses

• Facials
• Waxing
• Manicures and Pedicures
• Make-up
• Permanent Make-up
• Nail Technology
• African Massages as well as Baby Massages

 Requirements to complete a course at Create Me Beauty Academy

• Senior Certificate standard or equivalent
• English as language
• Biology is a recommendation

Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011 Finalists

On Saturday 01 October 2011, Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011 was crowned during a prestigious Gala Event held at the Pinnacle Point Hotel and Beach Resort in Mossel Bay.

Nicholis Louw at the Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011 in Mossel Bay

It was an evening that will keep the town of Mossel Bay talking for a while. Guests to this Gala Event were entertained by well-known South African artist, Nicholis Louw, who did a Elvis tribute and an excellent MC , Eloise Cupido, a Pasella Presenter.

The Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011 title was not the only title up for grabs. Zandrie Blom walked away with the title of Miss Photogenic, Tracey Anne Buckley with Miss Personality, as well as Miss Charity (which was awarded to the finalist who sold the most tickets to the Gala Event).

After seeing the 12 finalists, all equally deserving to carry the title of Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011, in various outfits ranging from swim wear, formal evening wear, as well as 20’s style designer wear, the top 5 finalists were announced: Donique Leonard, Tracey Anne Buckley,Vujiseka Koppies, Chanieël l du Plessis and Zonke Frans .

Winner of Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011

Only one finalist could however walk away with the title of Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011, and the winner was Zonke Frans. Zonke is a 23 year old from Knysna. She impressed not only the judges, but also guests at the gala event with her answer to the question; what is her purpose in life. Her answer was simple yet striking, to be successful in everything she sets her mind to.

Chanieël du Plessis, a 21 year old from Mossel Bay was crowned 1st princess and Tracey Anne Buckley, a 23 year old from Mossel Bay was crowned 2nd princess.

Chanieël du Plessis,  Zonke Frans, Tracey Anne Buckley

Designer of the year title of Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011

The event is also a platform for local designers to compete for the title of Designer of the Year title at the Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo 2011. The six designers from the Southern Cape region designed two outfits each to dress the 12 finalists for the grand finale of the pageant and the winner of the title was Jeanine Barnard. She designed the dress worn by Jody Calitz, as well as the dress worn by last year’s winner Marizanne Visser at the Gala evening. She loves playing with colour and designs inspired by nature.

Lalakoi Publishing congratulates all the winners at this gala event!

Winner of Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011

At the prestigious gala evening held tonight at the world renowned Pinnacle Point Golf & Beach Resort the 23 year old Zonke Frans (centre) from knysna was crowned as Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011. The first Princess is the 21year old  Chanieël du Plessis (left) from Mossel Bay and second Princess is Tracey-Anne Buckley(right) aged 23 also from  Mossel Bay,

Photos of Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo Finalists

Congratulations to the 12 Finalists of Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011.

Back left to right:
Blanche Jacobs (24) Oudtshoorn,  Francisca Simerie (19)  Oudtshoorn, Vujiseka Koppies(24) Mossel Bay,
Zonke Frans (23)Knysna, Mary-Ann Majola (19) George, Chanieël du Plessis (21) Mossel Bay,
Donique Leonard (19) Mossel Bay, Lilian Jonker (20) Mossel Bay, Zandri Blom (18) Riversdal,

Front Row:
Tracey-Anne Buckley (23) Mossel Bay, Jody Calitz (26) George, Mandy Bartlett, (18) Mossel Bay

The Judges had a tough time on Monday selecting 12 finalists out of allthe entries for the Miss. Garden Route and Klein Karoo competition.

Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo will be crowned on 1 October

Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo will be crowned on 1 October at the world renowned Pinnacle Point Golf & Beach Estate.   The eminent lead singer Nicholis Louw will be performing at the Gala event!  Along with him well-known (Pasella TV presenter) Eloise Cupido,  who will act upon as MC. Willie Venter (Famous for You-Showcase) will be conducting the choreography, Natasha Sutherland’s (author and actor), previous Miss SA’s and other surprise guests in support of the plight of battered women and children all over the Southern Cape!!
Tickets at only R150.00 per person are available at Computicket or contact Tryana Potgieter on 044
6067777 or send an e-mail to tryana@gardenroutecasino.co.za

Photos are display in no specific order.

Donique Leonard Mossel Bay, 19 Years

Vujiseka Koppies Mossel Bay, 24 Years

Zandri Blom Riversdale, 18 Years

Mandie Bartlett Mossel Bay,18 Years

Blanche Jacobs Oudtshoorn, 24 Years

Zonke Frans Knysna, 23 years

Francisca Simerie Oudtshoorn, 19 Years

Mary Ann Majola George, 19 Years

Lilian Jonker Mossel Bay, 20 Years

Tracey-Anne Buckley Mossel Bay, 23 Years

Chanieël du Plessis Mossel Bay, 21 years

Jody Calitz George, 26 Years

Finalists for Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011

The Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo is a well known community driven beauty pageant in the Garden Route and is in aid of regional shelters for battered and abused  woman.

This year’s finalists were announced last night at the Garden Route Casino Hotel in Mossel Bay. The 12 finalists all equally deserving to carry he title of Miss Garden Route 2011.

Lalakoi wishes them all good Luck.

Back left to right:
Blanche Jacobs (24) Oudtshoorn,  Francisca Simerie (19)  Oudtshoorn, Vujiseka Koppies(24) Mossel Bay,
Zonke Frans (23)Knysna, Mary-Ann Majola (19) George, Chanieël du Plessis (21) Mossel Bay,
Donique Leonard (19) Mossel Bay, Lilian Jonker (20) Mossel Bay, Zandri Blom (18) Riversdal,

Front Row:
Tracey-Anne Buckley (23) Mossel Bay, Jody Calitz (26) George, Mandy Bartlett, (18) Mossel Bay

(PHOTO Christelle Kleynhans – CK Photography)

This prestige gala event is known for 7 years in the area for being one of the largest and best known beauty pageants in the Southern Cape. The Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo offers quality finalists.

The Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011 will be crowned during a prestige gala event on 1 October 2011 at the world renowned Pinnacle Point Golf and Beach Estate.

Guests to the gala event will be entertained by well known singer, Nicholis Louw and Eloise Cupido (Pasella TV Presenter)  will act as MC.

Our journalist will be covering the crowning of Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2011 on Saturday 1 October 2011.

Tickets at only R150.00 per person are available at Computicket or contact Tryana Potgieter on 044
6067777 or send an e-mail to tryana@gardenroutecasino.co.za

The organisers of Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo notified us that they will announce the finalists of the 2011 entries this coming week,
The process will start on Monday 26 September.

Our journalist will follow the process and we will report back to you as soon as we have the results. We will bring you pictures a short
story of each and every finalist. Bookmark our blog and you will be able to get the latest news about Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo.

Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo will be crowned on 1 October

Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo will be crowned on 1 October at the world renowned Pinnacle Point Golf & Beach Estate.   The eminent lead singer Nicholis Louw will be performing at the Gala event!  Along with him well-known (Pasella TV presenter) Eloise Cupido,  who will act upon as MC. Willie Venter (Famous for You-Showcase) will be conducting the choreography, Natasha Sutherland’s (author and actor), previous Miss SA’s and other surprise guests in support of the plight of battered women and children all over the Southern Cape!!

Tickets at only R150.00 per person are available at Computicket or contact Tryana Potgieter on 044
6067777 or send an e-mail to tryana@gardenroutecasino.co.za