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  • Cederberg Sunday Wineday at La Mouette

    It’s time to get ready for the Cederberg Sunday Wineday at La Mouette! You know what’s more fun a night out with a few drinks? Day drinking. The sun is shining, the clothes are relaxed, the wine is flowing and the food is perfect. It’s my ideal weekend activity. As if made specially for me, La Mouette […] More

  • Grande Provence Wine and Dine Collaboration – Chardonnay

    Alright stop, it’s Chardonnay time. The next Wine & Dine collab at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek is coming at you on Friday, 29 April at 7pm. And from the looks of things, this isn’t one to miss. Just check out the menu below, but beware, we take no responsibility for drool on your keyboard. To book […] More

  • Fleur du Cap Pomegranate Pickled Fish recipe

    OOOOH! I like delicious snacks. Especially delicious snacks that are a new tradition for me! Being a Jewish gal from Durban means that I never grew up with firstly, celebrating Easter, and secondly, in true Cape-style picked fish goodness. So thank you Fleur du Cap for introducing me to something new and for pairing it […] More

  • The Deckhouse Crab Shack and BBQ Review

    Stop what you’re doing. Get up. Get into your car (or on your bike, this is Cape Town after all) and drive to Kloof Street. Find a parking anywhere because those don’t come easily. And walk toward The Deckhouse Crabshack and BBQ. Get a table. Sit down. And order the Shrimp Popcorn. Not my usual […] More

  • La Mouette is the top StreetSmart Contributor

    Every post I write about La Mouette, I have a little shpiel about how they work with the StreetSmart charity at the bottom. While I always thought that it was great that they were involved, I never thought much of it. BUT I WAS WRONG. Because La Mouette is the top StreetSmart Contributor. Thanks to […] More

  • Fleur du Cap wine and salt pairings at Die Bergkelder

    Chocolate pairings. Canape pairings. Dessert pairings. We’ve had it all. But Fleur de Cap Wine and Die Bergkelder have done something a little different. This unique experience pairs these high-end wines with artisanal, salted delicacies offered daily at Die Bergkelder – a range of locally sourced savoury treats, prepared using traditional methods such as curing […] More

  • A romantic Valentine’s Day at Grande Provence

    Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone. But if it is you kinda thang, then a romantic Valentine’s Day at Grande Provence may be just what you’re looking for. Enjoy romantic lunch or dinner at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek, with a backdrop of vineyards and mountains. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with Grande Provence Méthode Cap Classique, then each […] More

  • Dine with a view at on19 at The Westin

    ON19 is on the 19th floor (believe it or not) of The Westin in Cape Town’s city centre. The view is ridiculous. And as you’ll soon see, the food is too… STARTERS Red Thai Duck Broth // 75 I am a big fan of ramen. It’s got that comforting thing going on, but is still […] More

  • Join the Grande Provence Harvest Festival in 2016

    Celebrate the 2016 grape harvest with Grande Provence in the Franschhoek valley on Saturday, 20 February, with barrels of fun the order of the day. The annual Grande Provence Harvest Festival kicks off at 9H00 with coffee and freshly baked, farm-style muffins, before embarking on a tractor ride, followed by grape picking, stomping, wine tasting […] More

  • Adele Hello parody about the joys of food

    STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING. I didn’t think anything could get better than Adele’s Hello… Until these two magicians of life made the entire song about saying Hello to hella bad food cravings and a hatred for exercise. Yes, it’s an Adele Hello parody about the joys of food. *drools*. Hello wine and bagel bites, […] More

  • Rémy Martin Cognac Competition

    The Drink “We’ve always been about sharing – the fruits of our labors, the talents of our cellar masters, to create a range of cognacs crafted to suit different tastes but always with a distinctive style.” says Augustin Depardon, Executive Director of Rémy Martin. Premium, luxury cognac brand, Rémy Martin, was founded more than 290 years ago, […] More

  • Bay Harbour Market Surf and Turf

    Anywhere from sea to land, if you can eat it, you’ll find it at the Bay Harbour Market. Check out these delicious options for the perfect day at the market. Bay Harbour Market Surf and Turf The Boom Bar The best way to start the day would have to be sipping on a drink from […] More