After one or two failed attempts at eating cooked oysters, I have frequently turned up my nose at anything but a fresh, plain, uncooked oyster. So when I was invited to dinner at Bentley’s Oyster Bar in Claremont, I knew it was going to be both a blessing and a curse. Hi, my name is […] More
Following the successful launch of Cape Town’s Urban Brandy Cocktail Route earlier this year, a further 5 establishments have now been added to the route line-up. The recent expansion of this popular route means that visitors are now able to enjoy unique brandy cocktail creations at ten diverse venues across Cape Town. A further ten […] More
April 2013 saw the launch of an amazing 5-month competition put together by Rolling Stone magazine in partnership with The Kraken Black Spiced Rum. The three-phased competition encourages up-and-coming local bands and solo performers to ‘make rock real’ by establishing themselves on the SA rock scene and embracing various aspects of their own representation. The […] More
Barristers has always been a favourite meeting spot in the Southern Suburbs and is one of the grand old restaurants of Cape Town. Situated in the heart of Newlands Village, the restaurant continues to provide warmth, friendship and good cheer. Whether for a casual glass of wine, a great meal or simply a warm and […] More
GroupOn always have lots of restaurant specials on their website offering great discounts and good value for money. During the winter season, even more restaurants are offering dinner specials also making use of GroupOn. They contacted us last week and have given us a R750 voucher which we will be giving away to one lucky winner. You […] More
Thursday, the 13th of June Russians thirsty for South African wines South African Wine Industry Statistics (Sawis) shows a dramatic increase in sales of South African wine to Russia, from 11,5-million litres in the 2011/2012 financial year to 40,5-million in the 2012/2013 financial year. [read more] Nicki Minaj Gets Set To Revolutionize the Wine Industry […] More
La Mouette is situated in 78 Regent Road Sea Point and housed in a grand Tudor-style house. Its’ menu offers patrons modern French cuisine with a distinctly Mediterranean influence complimented by top South African wines. Famous for their innovative tasting menus that change every few month, it is time for another change. From the 6th of June their […] More
The Lookout Deck Hout Bay arguably boasts one of the best views in the Western Cape. Situated on the water’s edge in the Hout Bay Harbour, the restaurant boasts breathtaking mountain and ocean views. During the month of June, they will be offering great Calamari specials every day. You will get 25% off all of their legendary […] More
At Cassis Paris you can experience a drop of Paris right here in Cape Town. At their stores in Gardens, Newlands & Constantia, you will be able to indulge yourself with some of the best cakes that Cape Town has to offer with a wide variety available. They have added three new cakes to their assortment […] More
Gibson’s is a cool and trendy joint next door to Belthazar at the V&A Waterfront, specialising in gourmet burgers and ribs. Setting out on a quest to create ‘The Best Burger’, the owners of Gibson’s Gourmet Burgers and Ribs visited the top burger joints in the ‘Burger Capitals of the World’ – Chicago, New York and Las […] More
From 1 May until 30 September, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek, part of Huka Retreats, will present guests with the opportunity to enjoy exquisite three-course lunches or dinners in The Jonkershuis, created by renowned Executive Chef, Darren Badenhorst, for just R275.00 per person excluding drinks and gratuity. Comments Executive Chef, Darren Badenhorst: “The […] More
Harvest at Laborie invites you to sit back, relax and enjoy your time spent at the wine estate. Their passionate team of chefs take care in sourcing the highest quality produce from in and around Paarl … from the freshest fish to succulent and perfectly aged steaks, free-range chicken and eggs, and where possible, herbs […] More