SCHOON returns to Stellenbosch Manufactory (derived from ‘manual factory’) is a term coined by the great Parisian baker, Lionel Poilâne, when he expanded his small, woodfired oven bakery into a larger artisan production space. “It’s still the same team from the Oude Bank Bakkerij days, but we’ve grown our capacity. I’m at the bread shaping table again full-time and we have space to move around in, which is fantastic!” Fritz Schoon says. The Manufactory includes the bakery, as well as the patisserie and kitchen, run by chef, Chanelle Schoon. “We’re bringing all our skills into one amazing, centralised space. It’s where Frits and his team will brainstorm and create and with a focus on specialities of bread, pastries and café food. Bird Street isn’t known for its vibrant food scene or enticing retail spaces, but Fritz believes that Stellenbosch isn’t made up of just four streets. “It’s time to explore the possibilities that the town has to offer. That’s why we’ve decided to put a shop and café in this production space,” he explains. SCHOON Manufactory Café On the western side of the Manufactory there’s free parking in Pappegaai Rand Street, making it easy to pick up a fresh loaf of … Continue reading SCHOON OPENS TWO NEW SPACES IN STELLENBOSCH