August 2013

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  • New Tapas Menu at The Taverna

    The Taverna is conveniently situated on Sea Point’s Main Road, almost directly opposite the New Kings Hotel. It is a cosy Mediterranean piazza restaurant offering Portuguese, Italian and Greek cuisine. It might be a Mediterranean eatery, but it undoubtedly serves South African-sized portions. We believe in dishing up hearty suppers, as opposed to dainty dinners. […] More

  • Checkers #3weekgiftgiveaway (comp closed)

    Checkers always seem to be going the extra mile to try new and interesting things, not only in their stores, but through events, promotions and now, on social media. PRESSIES FOR YOU, AND YOU, AND YOU! Checkers  have developed an app on their Facebook page. For FOUR days a week they’re giving away five R1000 […] More

  • Spring Specials at Blowfish 2013

    Positioned perfectly with unrivalled views of Table Mountain and Table Bay, Blowfish Restaurant is an all-round sensory experience. With windows spanning the length of the restaurant guests can enjoy the fresh sea breeze and sound of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Their unprecedented special offer has been extended until the end of October with Crayfish offered at […] More

  • Winter Special at Keenwa

    Keenwa opened its doors in December 2010 in the Cape Town City Centre. The location is very exciting because the whole area is becoming more vibrant and more of a destination. The building itself is a gorgeous double storey Victorian. They are currently offering a great 2 course winter special: Calamari a la romana and grilled […] More

  • Salsa Night at PISCO Bar (Keenwa)

    P.I.S.C.O Bar situated above Keenwa are hosting Spanish themed evenings on most weekends ranging from quiz nights, food & wine pairings as well as music & dance nights.  This Friday, P.I.S.C.O Bar & Keenwa invite you to join them for a Salsa Night to remember with guest DJ RV flown in from France! To keep […] More

  • Peter’s House

    Peter’s House is a small space radiating a homely, old fashioned feel. Named after Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit this quirky restaurant offers a menu reminiscent of Gran’s hearty and wholesome cooking with plenty of vegetarian options. They serve delicious loose leaf teas flavoured with cinammon or chilli and ginger to go with their selection of […] More

  • Local Bands given opportunity to compete for Rocking the Daisies 2013 Slot

    Local Cape Town bands have the chance to play at one of South Africa’s premier music and lifestyle festivals – Rocking the Daisies – thanks  to the collaboration of Carling Black Label, Gourmet Boerie, Studio 7 and Rocking the Daisies. Starting from Friday, 23 August, bands will be given the opportunity to enter Gourmet Boerie’s […] More

  • FoodBlogCT News Week 35 2013

    Thursday, the 29th of August How To Say ‘Cheers’ In 20 Languages (AUDIO) Though countries around the world may differ in language, customs and history, there is one thing that tends to bring all people together in harmony: drinking. [read more] 10 Minute Mini Breakfast Pizzas Pizza’s not just for dinner! Here we combine two […] More

  • Checkers brings out The Big Cheeses

    The two titanic egos, Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay and South African celebrity Nataniël, are at it again. Watch them with knives drawn in the new Checkers TV ad that launches nationally on August 23, 2013. The ad pits the two unlikely personalities against each other as they taste, evaluate and comment on some of the best local and international […] More

  • Food & Wine Pairing at Keenwa – August

    Keewna Restaurant invite you to join their food & wine pairing with South Hill Wines on the 29th of August. The evening will include a welcome drink along with a five course menu prepared by Keenwa Restaurant (Vegetarian options are also available on request). Each course will be excellently paired with a wine by South […] More

  • 5 Course Wine Pairing at Pure Restaurant

    Pure Restaurant at Hout Bay Manor are hosting another wine & dine evening on Friday, the 30th of August. They have invited Johan Delport, who will present and pair his unique styled wines with the outstanding cuisine at Pure Restaurant. Live music by Richaed Caesar will also be provided. The five course menu with five […] More

  • Mystery Box Dinner at Tsogo Sun Waterfront

    On Wednesday 14 August, The Southern Sun Waterfront hotel hosted us to a Mystery Box Dinner with Tsogo Sun celebrity chef and MasterChef SA judge, Benny Masekwameng. MCSA finalist, Kamini Pather, also attended and together we enjoyed a four-course meal prepared by the hotel’s executive Chef, Martin Chetty. Win 5 Nights of Luxury with Tsogo Sun Tsogo Sun […] More