{"id":20968,"date":"2013-07-05T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-05T09:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/the-robertson-small-hotel-takes-the-grill-to-gourmet-heights-2\/"},"modified":"2013-07-05T09:10:00","modified_gmt":"2013-07-05T09:10:00","slug":"the-robertson-small-hotel-takes-the-grill-to-gourmet-heights-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/07\/the-robertson-small-hotel-takes-the-grill-to-gourmet-heights-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Robertson Small Hotel Takes The Grill To Gourmet Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\">Want to ignite the gourmet side of the grill<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\">?&nbsp;The Robertson Small Hotel&nbsp;adds a tantalising twist to&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\">the<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\">&nbsp;ultimate South Africans pastime when this 5-star luxury retreat gathers the tongs for a fired-up&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\">Smackdown at The Small<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\">&nbsp;on Saturday, 7 September.<\/span><\/span><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"523463\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-389127\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/523463-217x300.jpg\" height=\"216\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/523463-217x300.jpg\" style=\"border: 0px; color: #333333; cursor: default; float: right; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\" width=\"157\" \/><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 19px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Even seasoned \u2018braaistros\u2019 need to brush up on their skills now and then and in preparation for National Braai Day (on 24 September), celebrity chef Reuben Riffel and the hotel\u2019s Executive Chef, Tiaan van Greunen, will be sharing smoking hot braai secrets and guide foodie firebugs through the art of gourmet grilling.<\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">\u201cThis interactive \u2018braai boot camp in the heart of the Breede River Valley\u2019 is more than just about throwing meat on the coals. It is about celebrating South Africa\u2019s common heritage and honing your skills to ensure a blazing success, every time you light that fire. We will show you how to take a backyard barbecue to gourmet heights,\u201d explains Tiaan.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Meat aficionados&nbsp;<i>and<\/i>&nbsp;vegetarians are in for a sumptuous treat and a few \u2018local is lekker\u2019 surprises when the chefs add their own sizzling spin on this ubiquitous South African style of cooking with&nbsp;<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"523469\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-389128\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/523469.jpg\" height=\"160\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/523469.jpg\" style=\"border: 0px; cursor: default; float: left;\" width=\"240\" \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">unique main and side dishes straight off the grill.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Guests will tuck into a delicious spread ranging from savoury appetizers to caramelised, flame-kissed dessert delights \u2013 all and all a four-course fire and smoke inspired feast not to be missed.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Enthusiasts will also be able to flex their own braai-ceps on the day during a team cook-off when each group will have to create a braai-based starter from a mystery box of simple ingredients.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">And where there is smoke and fire, there must also be an infusion of refreshing libations. The emcee for this jovial gathering, Susan Cashin \u2013 a certified sommelier \u2013 will showcase pioneering new&nbsp;<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"523476\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-389129\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/523476-225x300.jpg\" height=\"240\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/523476-225x300.jpg\" style=\"border: 0px; cursor: default; float: right;\" width=\"180\" \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">research into food and drink pairings. She will engage one and all in a fun-filled tasting experience that will present a range of beverage offerings from aperitifs and artisan beers to cocktails and wines unique to the area.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">The exclusive&nbsp;Smackdown at The Small&nbsp;adventure costs&nbsp;R485&nbsp;per person and includes the four-course lunch and wine on the day. The event starts at 12h00. Seating is limited and bookings are essential.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">The chic Robertson Small Hotel also invites guests to extend their Breede River sojourn and linger a little longer in its charming company. A booking for a two night stay at the hotel during the weekend of the Smackdown at The Small, earns one a complimentary ticket to the event.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">To reserve your Smackdown at The Small ticket or for more information regarding its accommodation packages contact The Robertson Small Hotel at Tel: (+27) 23&nbsp;626 7200 or email&nbsp;<a data-mce-href=\"mailto:reservations@therobertsonsmallhotel.com\" href=\"mailto:reservations@therobertsonsmallhotel.com\">reservations@therobertsonsmallhotel.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to ignite the gourmet side of the grill?&nbsp;The Robertson Small Hotel&nbsp;adds a tantalising twist to&nbsp;the&nbsp;ultimate South Africans pastime when this 5-star luxury retreat gathers the tongs for a fired-up&nbsp;Smackdown at The Small&nbsp;on Saturday, 7 September. Even seasoned \u2018braaistros\u2019 need to brush up on their skills now and then and in preparation for National Braai [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20968"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20968\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}