April 2013

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  • Urban Brandy Cocktail Route Competition (comp closed)

    Launched in honour of SA’S favourite spirit, and in response to the increasing public demand for brandy in all its guises, the Urban Brandy Cocktail Route is the ultimate experienced-based initiative. Presenting a unique way to explore and appreciate brandy against the diverse backdrop of the cosmopolitan Cape Town cityscape, the formation of the route […] More

  • Ke-Monate @ Signal Gun

    Ke-Monate @ Signal Gun is all about eating great food and enjoying a selection of our very own Signal Gun wines along with superb wines from the Durbanville Wine Valley, which is sure to satisfy all tastes. The best of all? Enjoying all of this in a relaxed atmosphere. Ke-Monate is a Sotho word meaning ‘dis lekker’ or […] More

  • Fine Brandy Festival (comp closed)

    Whether your brandy interaction is limited to pre-mix Brandewyn en Coke, or is a bit more sophisticated – you could still probably learn a thing or two at the Fine Brandy Festival that is making its way to Cape Town for the very first time. FINE BRANDY FUSION CELEBRATES LIQUID GOLD 9-10 May, Cape Town International Convention […] More

  • Mother & Daughter Special at Stir Crazy

    Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your appreciation than to spend some time together. Although she’s probably spent her life in the kitchen looking after you and your siblings, now is the time to return the favour buy getting her back in the kitchen to have some real fun […] More

  • Buitenverwachting Lunch Review

    “Beyond expectations!” is the direct translation of the Buitenverwachting wine estate and it truly does live up to its name. Originally founded by Simon van der Stel, the first governor of the Cape Colony back in 1796, the estate is rich in SA history. We were seated in the tranquil courtyard-side of the restaurant, with […] More

  • Stir Crazy Cooking Courses May 2013

    Stir Crazy Cooking School 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 […] More

  • The Pickled Fish launches new Tapas Menu

    The word is out! The Pickled Fish is now offering an exciting new Tapas menu in addition to their normal delicious menu. There are some very tasty options on offer such as marinated springbok carpacchio, potato skins with guacamole, coconut prawns with lime, dolmades, oriental fish cakes and much more! Be sure to keep an […] More

  • Jazz at Five Flies Restaurant

    Five Flies is housed across 2 buildings which is a National Monument in the Cape Town City Centre. We have many different areas that can cater for many sized groups. For large sized groups our restaurant caters for 120 people downstairs and 100 people upstairs. With smaller and more adjacent rooms catering for groups from 12, […] More

  • This Week at Jackal & Hide April 2013

    The Jackal & Hide welcomes you to drink, dine and socialise in a stylish environment with a comfortable atmosphere. We make it our mission to exceed local culinary and service standards, we are situated in the popular Kloof Street in Gardens boasting breathtaking views of Table Mountain. Thursday Night Live – We Set Sail We have pulled out all […] More

  • Perfect Paella Competition

    PERFECT PAELLA – a fitting name for the Cape Town based company that is bringing authentic paella pans to South Africa, allowing you to create “the perfect paella” in the comfort of your own home. Owned by Jose and Lisa Gomez, the two are South Africans giving us the opportunity to own authentic paella pans […] More

  • Coffee-rubbed shoulder of springbok Recipe

    A few weeks back I had a great opportunity to recreate a stunning recipe designed by Andy Fenner. I made a booboo and didn’t add enough wine, so I couldn’t cook my springbok for the full four hours. But luckily for me, while it wasn’t as melt-in-your-mouth as I was hoping, it wasn’t tough at […] More

  • Pigalle now offers a lunch menu!

    Pigalle is Cape Town’s only true supper club where patrons can spend the whole evening from sunset cocktails to all-night entertainment after dinner. We, at Pigalle, offer a delicious variety of foods to suit all palates, a range of fine wines and a selection of bands to top off your night with some entertainment and […] More