November 2012

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  • The Great Gatsby at Spier

    This summer, Spier is bringing The Great Gatsby to life in an interactive stage adaptation which will be on show on selected evenings until the 31st December 2012. The story focuses on a young man, Jay Gatsby, who, after falling in love with a woman from the social elite – Daisy – , makes a […] More

  • Cafe Manhattan Review

    It isn’t often that a restaurant seems to have the perfect amount of staff. They normally succumb to the following problems:  Too few: you wait 45 minutes to get your drink, “the” waiter is a sweaty, panicky mess and when your chicken arrives at your table, it’s beef. Too many: they stare at you from […] More

  • La Mouette a la Carte Menu

    La Mouette is well known for their superb tasting menu. And when I say superb, I mean it. It really is a complete work of art. But the tasting menu is not all that La Mouette do so well – their a la carte menu is truly remarkable, affordable and has something that everyone can […] More

  • Stellenbosch Wine Festival kicks off in January

    The Stellenbosch Wine Festival, the flagship event of South Africa’s iconic wine region, stomps its way into a new era this January with an expanded ten-day program designed to showcase in a bigger, better and bolder fashion the delightfully diverse town of Stellenbosch from 25 January until 3 February 2013. NEW-LOOK TEN DAY STELLENBOSCH WINE […] More

  • The Taj Expression Series at Mint

    The Taj Cape Town has been bringing the winelands into the heart of the city showcasing a different area through their food and wine. Each month, a top chef from a chosen wine region in South Africa was invited to present a four-course dinner paired to local wines from estates in the specific area. The […] More

  • FoodBlogCT News Week 48 2012

    Thursday, the 29th November Pepsi Energy Cola Invites Drinkers To The Dark Side The drink is sadly only available in Japan; it was created with Japanese mega-company Suntory and went on sale last summer. The Vader-ified version was introduced the fall, and now it’s now sold across the country. [read more] Japan Airlines Serves KFC […] More

  • Bascule Whisky and Wine Bar at Cape Grace

    Visit the Bascule Bar at the V&A Waterfront for a slice of Cape Town’s social energy. This Cape Town whisky and wine bar looks over the calm water of a private V&A Waterfront marina. Full of gleaming yachts, it sets the scene for a relaxed gathering of Cape Town locals and international guests. By day […] More

  • Signal at Cape Grace

    Signal Restaurant offers creative Cape cuisine that’s fresh and inventive. Led by Executive Chef, Malika van Reenen, Signal Restaurant draws on influences from the many nationalities and customs that have shaped this region since being settled in 1652; namely Dutch and British settlers, French Huguenots, Asian traders and African cultures. The Cape Grace restaurant menu […] More

  • Saul’s Grill

    Saul’s Grill was opened as a small late night take away in the late eighties. The Sea Point restaurant has since grown to being a full service restaurant and pub. Saul’s is unique in that it is the only full service restaurant on the Atlantic Seaboard that operates 24 hours a day. Besides boasting what […] More

  • Saul’s Pizza

    Saul’s Pizza on Main Road is now open in Sea Point. OPEN 24 HOURS for those late night munchies. If you think our burgers are good, then you haven’t tasted our pizza yet!! Saul’s is unique in that it is one of the few full service restaurant on the Atlantic Seaboard that operates 24 hours […] More

  • Gourmet Boerie Launch

    The Boerie has legitimately landed! Leading on from the opening of Gourmet Boerie’s doors to the Cape Town public earlier this month, last week saw the official launch event take place for local media, celeb’s, family and friends. Throughout the evening, guests were served scrumptious samples of the different boerewors and desserts offered at Gourme […] More

  • Cocoa Oola

    Cocoa Oola on Kloof Street in Gardens places a strong emphasis on consistency and quality, ensuring that the Cocoa’s are a popular choice amongst consumers for Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pastas, Baked goods, Coffees and Iced Crushes. At the heart of every Cocoa store is the “Treat Yourself” occasion, which is reflected in our large portion […] More