If you fancy a challenge, then this one’s for you. Anthony Montjane, a metro cop from Johannesburg, came out tops in the KWV 3 ‘Finish Great’ contest. This unusual challenge saw contestants first put through a series of character tests online, before the final contestants were selected for the real deal. These final auditions, which included polygraph tests, urban city game drives and street busking, were filmed and uploaded to www.finishgreat.co.za where the public could vote for the winner.

Anthony Montjane finishes great with the new KWV 3 Club.

Michael Mutsai, Global Brand Manager Brown spirits, says ‘We are thrilled that Anthony won. He’s come a long way in a short time, very much like our three-year-old brandy. We are also proud to welcome him into our exclusive KWV 3 Club, reserved for extraordinary individuals who finish great in life.’

The online campaign kicked off in November 2012. After thousands of entries, 15 contestants were selected to attend the audition and take part in a series of character tests. Contestants were wired up to polygraph machines to test their honesty; they had to take on a sharp street gambler to test their awareness; danced and sang to the beat of heavy metal street band to test their tenacity and creativity; and spotted city ‘animals’ on an urban game drive to test their ‘street smarts’.

Aspiring aeronautical engineer Anthony takes home R30 000 in cash, which he will use to build his own eco-plane. He also jets off to Cape Town for two days to live the ‘finish great lifestyle’ that includes a stay at the swanky Protea Fire & Ice Hotel, a fashion shoot, a KWV brand home tour and tasting, lunches and a specially-fitted Fabiani suit. Anthony also becomes the founding and first member of the KWV 3 Club, an exclusive club that entitles members to all sorts of perks and experiences that will help them ‘finish great’. Visit www.finishgreat.co.za to get an idea of what Anthony’s experience was all about – because who knows, you could be next.

Being one of South Africa’s most multicultural cities, Cape Town is known for its excellent cuisine with cooking styles from all around the world. This is of course combined with some of the best South African restaurants which serve the country’s best traditional dishes. Furthermore, Cape Town is surrounded by the ocean, which means that the city offers excellent seafood, too. Finally, one of the main tourist attractions, which is quite popular with South African’s too, are the famous wine-tasting tours in the world-renowned vineyards that surround the city. All this makes Cape Town a culinary delight for both locals and visitors.

Eating out in Cape Town

Cape Town is without a doubt one of the most exciting South African cities to go eating out in and experiencing the whole variety of South African and international cuisine is a treat. This culinary tradition also comes to light in some of the cities famous foodie festivals, such as the Good Food and Wine Show, which will be held from May 23th to May 26th this year. This is certainly one of the most exciting of the many food festivals that the city has to offer and showcases all its classy culinary delights.

But it is not these big and renowned festivals that represent a great opportunity for eating out in Cape Town. Capetonians are certainly proud of having one of the most diverse cuisines in the country. There is a unique mix of European, East Asian, Indian and South African restaurants and specialities which offer endless opportunities to enjoy a variety of cuisines. The smart foodie fan can experience the city’s best restaurants and even save money while doing so by looking out for the the right restaurant coupons, some of which even include offers like all-you-can-eat. This means that eating out in one of the most culinary diverse cities does not even have to hurt your wallet. Plus, looking out for deals is a good opportunity for getting to know restaurants that one otherwise would not have heard of.

Superstar celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will headline this year’s Cape Town edition of the Good Food & Wine Show. The popular foodie festival will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 23 to 26 May 2013. In addition to Gordon, the festival will also feature celebrity chefs Bill Granger, Eric Lanlard of Baking Mad fame, as well as Junior MasterChef Australia winner Isabella Bliss and her twin sister Sofia.

See Gordon Ramsay at the 2013 Good Food & Wine Show in CT.

Highlights of the 2013 Good Food & Wine Show include the:

• DStv VIP Lounge and Photo Booth
• My Spar Wine & Canapé Theatre
• Dial-a-Mom Theatre
• Little Chefs Kitchen Theatre
• Inaugural SA Bar Show
• Real Food Theatre
• Decadent Desserts Theatre
• Creative Coffee Theatre
• Brilliant Baking Theatre
• Checkers Celebrity Chef Theatre

Here are the ticket prices:

• Standard ticket – Adult: R110
• Standard ticket – Child: R55
• Featured Chef VIP Packages (includes full admission entry to the Good Food & Wine Show, wine and canapés in the DStv VIP lounge, front row seats in the Checkers Celebrity Chef’s Theatre, the chef’s demonstration and a signed copy of the celebrity chef’s latest recipe book)
  • Gordon Ramsay VIP Package: R950
  • Bill Granger VIP Package: R700
  • Eric Lanlard VIP Package: R650
  • Isabella Bliss VIP Package: R580
• Gordon Ramsay Exclusive Dinner Experience: R1500 (All proceeds from this dinner will be donated to the official charity of the Good Food & Wine Show – the Table of Peace & Unity)
• Featured Chef Demonstrations without the VIP Package (You need to purchase an entry ticket as well with these tickets):
  • Gordon Ramsay Chef Demonstration: R250
  • Bill Granger Chef Demonstration: R175
  • Eric Lanlard Chef Demonstration: R150
  • Isabella Bliss Chef Demonstration: R100

The 2013 Good Food & Wine Show gives you an opportunity to see Gordon Ramsay live in action. If you’re a fan of his TV shows and his amazing cooking skills, then don’t miss out. Enjoy!