March 2013

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  • Catering by Caffe Villagio

    Caffé Villagio is a Mediterranean coffee shop-restaurant situated in Sable Square Mall, on the border of Century City, and trades 7 days a week, offering an extensive all-day-breakfast range and specialises in Mediterranean cuisine such as shwarma (lamb, pork and chicken), homemade pastries, meze (tapas) and sweets. The menu also offers homemade burgers, gourmet sandwiches, […] More

  • La Mouette Autumn Tasting Menu 2013

    Admit it, you have felt that chill in the air every morning and evening. The sun is coming up later, and we aren’t eating dinner in what feels like the middle of the day. When I moved to CT to study here, and we’d go to clubs at 8:30pm and the sun was still shining, […] More

  • Whats on at its a house in March

    In a world where being a ‘creative’ has become a term tinged with derogatory attributes and with everybody so caught up in winning, grinding and playing the game, where is the opportunity for more understanding? Its a house is a bespoke lifestyle for creative souls where they can create, share and connect with other like-minded individuals […] More

  • League of Beers Event

    Our lovely friends at the League of Beers have been busy. What? You don’t know who they are? WHAT? Ok. 3 young South Africans who banded together to save the worrrrrrrrldddddd (from a dire lack of craft beer options). Check out their website here. But back to them being busy. Last year we helped them […] More

  • Simons at Groot Constantia

    Nestled in the breathtaking Constantia valley on South Africa’s oldest wine farm Groot Constantia you will find Simon’s restaurant. The restaurant is beautifully appointed, with the perfect balance of indoor and outdoor dining options. The contemporary décor blends harmoniously with the tranquil vineyard surroundings and sets the tone for a relaxed dining experience. UPDATE: Exclusive Specials […] More

  • Stir Crazy Cooking School

    Stir Crazy offers a range of cooking courses specifically designed to appeal to cooks of all abilities – from complete novices to experienced chefs alike. Each cooking course is undertaken in a relaxed and informal environment, but with clear emphasis on superb quality and practical advice. Our classes are intimate and interactive and new themes […] More

  • FoodBlogCT News Week 13 2013

    Thursday, the 28th of March Vondeling Wines opens a stunning new tasting venue Vondeling Wines opened the doors of the brand new tasting venue this week. The tasting room is the first in the Voor-Paardeberg region. [read more] Coca Cola introduces Fruitwater Coca-Cola is taking bottled water and doing what it does best – giving […] More

  • Craft Trattoria Review

    Durban. The land of eternal summer. Warm seas, bright skies. My hometown. Boy, was I glad to leave the “city of bland” for Cape Town when I was 18. I go back twice a year to see my family, and in recent years things seem to have been stirring. There are actually new places to […] More

  • Taste of Cape Town 2013 Info

    A few people have asked what you get for your buck at the Taste of Cape Town. Well, A LOT. Check out all these features PLUS find out how you can win tickets at the end of this post! Tickets! Get your tickets!  “As part of our commitment to Cape diners and an energetic food […] More

  • FoodBlogCT News Week 12 2013

    Thursday, the 21st of March More Adults going Gluten-Free Thirty percent of adults are interested in avoiding or cutting down on gluten in their diets, says a survey from the NPD Group, a consumer research firm. NDP has been following gluten-free issues since 2009 and its January 2013 survey revealed the highest interest in gluten-free […] More

  • Secret Pop-up Restaurant

    Slippery Spoon is a secret innovative pop up restaurant in Cape Town that only shows itself now and then at unique locations. All guests are guaranteed to leave inspired, flabbergasted and of course a little bit tipsy or most likely a-lot. Supper Lounge Event The event is hosted by Supper Lounge and will take place in […] More

  • Gourmet Boerie

    The Boerie has legitimately landed! Leading on from the opening of Gourmet Boerie’s doors to the Cape Town public in 2012, they have gone from strength to strength. Gourmet Boerie operations are now in full swing. You can satisfy your craving at the bottom of Kloof street in Buitenkloof Studios, complete with two 53” high definition […] More