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At De Zeven, we have cuisines for every occasion, so why would Heritage Day be an exception? Of course, our Head Chef Marcus has many recipes up his sleeve, but as local South Africans in the Banhoek Valley, we thought we’d stay true to our roots and share our favourite dishes that always remind us of our Ouma’s kitchen - minus the unsolicited advice she often threw our way.

As Stellenbosch locals hailing from the Banhoek valley - we never thought that De Akker, marriage, motherhood, a legend called Serge, Carignan, and entrepreneur would feature in one sentence. That was until we sat down and chatted to Jocelyn Hogan Wilson, our golden thread and inspiration behind this very blog. She’s a winemaker, mom, and businesswoman who started the small independent wine label of Hogan Wines in our Banhoek Valley.

As you may well know, Stellenbosch is quite a tourist destination! If you're not tasting wines at one of the 130 farms in the valley, you're probably strolling through the charming streets, admiring the Cape Dutch architecture and - again - being spoilt for choice with restaurants. While there certainly are (many) hidden gems, here are our current top 6 local-approved Stellenbosch restaurants you have to dine at during a stay with us.

At De Zeven, we offer luxurious Stellenbosch accommodation and a wedding that lasts longer than merely a day, but rather an entire weekend getaway with close family and friends, where couples celebrate the fondest of memories while creating new ones to cherish for life.

Winemaking is often referred to as a ‘labour of love.’ But, like anything in life, the more you put in, the more you will get out. Respect is a huge factor, as well as kindness, gentleness, and most importantly – patience! At De Zeven, one of our many love languages is welcoming you with a glass from the Limoenkloof range, available for sale exclusively to De Zeven guests.