Hamburgers, fries and shakes served up by our waitresses in poodle skirts and ponytails, Franky’s Diner couldn’t be more ’50s. With some hound-dog music in the background while our customers sit on red vinyl stools at the counter or snuggle up in a back booth. Franky’s Diner is a trip back in time to those…
Cuvée, Simonsig Estate’s signature restaurant, will have you captivated with its quirky mix of nostalgia and Cape Dutch modernism. Enjoy genuine hospitality and uncomplicated dishes with a sustainable conscience from Simonsig’s locally inspired, seasonal menu, either inside or on the terrace, with a perfect view of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain. The Stellenbosch Winelands has a…
Last week Wednesday, we were invited to the launch of the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront’s state-of-the-art Meetings & Events facilities which proved to be a great success. R10-million in improvements across the hotel, the event spotlighted their recent winter refurbishments. As we entered the hotel, we were already presented with some of the new hotel’s interior…
Salmon Ceviche Recipe Find smoked salmon too salty? Then it’s time to try ceviche. The Spanish method of curing raw fish in citrus is easier than you’d think. You don’t even need electricity. Ceviche is a good brunch addition (try it with baked eggs!) or a dish you could enjoy as a light, summer lunch….
Last weekend I was invited to join a City Sightseeing bus with a few friends of mine for an incredible day out enjoying the beautiful Mother City. Normally, I am the guy stuck behind the red bus in traffic, quietly cursing while I get more impatient by the second. It was a very nice change…
Celebrity Chef Series 2014 enters its second month with a throwback to 2010 when super chef and founder of The Food Design Agency in Johannesburg, Jodi-Ann Pearton, first took part in this Col’Cacchio pizzeria gourmet charity challenge. Her 2014 Basil McBeefy pizza is an expression of her #FoodWithaStory culinary roots. She recalls fond memories of…
The natural splendour of the Paarl Valley lies before you, the Paarl and Drakenstein Mountains, and vineyards of the Laborie Wine Estate abound. An incredible vista that surely makes this tasting room one of the most picturesque facilities of its kind and regarded as one of the most scenic tasting venues in the Cape Winelands….
Franschhoek’s iconic Haute Cabrière Restaurant & Terrace is well known for its unique location, set into the side of Franschhoek Mountain and overlooking the Valley. Soaring arches and the view over the cathedral-like Pinot Noir Barrel Maturation Cellar below offer an experience which is not to be missed. On sunny days, guests can enjoy the…
Located in the trendy Cape Quarter in Green Point, the Celtic Cove Restaurant is a brand new restaurant open for breakfast & lunch until 17h00. Offering a trendy but relaxed atmosphere and exquisitely presented food, Celtic Cove’s menu takes its inspiration from the Celtics providing traditional food found across the whole of Europe from France,…
Join The Odyssey Gastropub on Bree Street for a night of epic comedy with Martin Davis, Colin Moss and Conrad Koch & Chester Missing. The evening not only includes guaranteed laughter by South Africa’s top comedians, but also a stunning three course dinner including a glass of local South African wine. This is all happening…
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. Pizza & Wine Pairing in Cape Town Indulge…
Embrace lazy summer days with a rustic French-style picnic under the oaks in the beautifully landscaped garden overlooking the vineyards of Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek. With scrumptious morsels and a bottle of Grande Provence wine, you’re set for a tranquil afternoon on this fabulous wine estate. Grande Provence Chef Darren Badenhorst has…
