May 2013

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  • Wine and Dine Series hosted at Cape Grace

    Focussing on what the Cape offers both locals and tourists, Signal Restaurant Manager Martin Drotsky, has placed a unique twist on the series: “I wanted to choose estates with real heritage, unique placement and a passion to break the mould going forward. I truly believe that all the featured estates within this series contain these elements. […] More

  • May Wine & Dine Evening at Keenwa

    This May on the last Thursday of the month (30 May) like every last Thursday of every month, Keenwa are hosting their wine pairing.  This time 2 wine farms from Paarl have been invited, both from Paarl: Stone Ridge & Black Pearl. Please come and join, it’s always a fun night! Directions to Keenwa 50 […] More

  • Tjing Tjing Exchange

    If you are in the mood for something a little bit different, head off to the Tjing Tjing “Exchange” on Tuesday 28 May. Designers, artists, photographers and more will collide to show off their skills, their products and take you on a creative journey like no other. There is also a stunning menu on offer […] More

  • FoodBlogCT News Week 22 2013

    Thursday, the 30th of May More food price hikes loom South Africans have been warned: brace yourselves for even more food price hikes in coming months.[read more] 5 Tips for Wine Rookies! Don’t know much about wine? Don’t fear! Here’s 5 tips for revitalizing your personal wine program or becoming a better drinker.[read more] 13-Year-Fugitive, Finally Caught […] More

  • Watch the Champions League Final 2013 in Cape Town

    If you aren’t sure yet where to watch the Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund , look no further than Gourmet Boerie on Kloof Street. Their usual Saturday Boerie Special will also be available: 330ml beer, a gourmet boerie + chips for only R55. Get stuck in! Directions to Gourmet Boerie Shop […] More

  • Pure Review

    I’m always on my very best behaviour when I do reviews. But when dinner starts with an 11 “course” martini judging, things can get a little rowdy. I recently went to Pure Restaurant at the Hout Bay Manor for a martini judging and then dinner. Directly after the mammoth martini session, we were ushered from […] More

  • Tjing Tjing Skybok Video

    Skybok creates video profiles on local restaurants, theatres, coffee shops, hotels, wine estates & various points of interest. Pictures on a brochure can be misleading; but Skybok’s video presentation offers an insightful level of immersion to truly see what an establishment is all about. We will feature a few of their videos during the upcoming […] More

  • The 2013 Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap Tour Event

    The Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap, South Africa’s most anticipated wine event on the annual calendar is set to take place for the ninth year running on Saturday 12th October 2013 at Wellington’s Diemersfontein Wine Estate outside Cape Town. Diemersfontein will also bring this event to Johannesburg and Durban, on the 7th September 2013 and 21st […] More

  • This week at its a house

    Monday Got them soul thang going on: 2 burgers 2 craft beers R.145 How do you order each burger… 1.the shroomy nutter (mushroom + pine nut sauce) Journey out of this universe, and explore the mirage I come from.  Mushroom what is that? eat it she said. Walk on clouds with these eyes. Lets talk with […] More

  • Good Food and Wine Show Cape Town (comp closed)

    THE GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW – CAPE TOWN MAY 23 TO 26 THE TASTIEST DATE ON THE SA CULINARY CALENDAR AND SHOWCASING THE LATEST GLOBAL FOOD TRENDS It’s the tastiest date on the South African foodie calendar and an event where trends are born. The new look Good Food & Wine Show kicks off […] More

  • Are you the next Jamie Oliver? Prove it! (comp closed)

    The annual Good Food and Wine Show takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from the 23 – 26 May. A little something different this year is the launch of 48hOURS TV. They have a stand at the show where you can have your 15 minutes of fame to prove that you can […] More

  • FoodBlogCT News Week 21 2013

    Thursday, the 23rd of May Nutella Superfan Gets Cease-And-Desist Letter From Ferrero Over ‘World Nutella Day’ Sara Rosso loves Nutella. So much, in fact, that in 2007 she founded World Nutella Day, a celebration of the hazelnut-chocolate spread made by Ferrero. [read more] Jewelry that’s alive! The idea that one day we may have to […] More