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  • Food for the Senses: Future Found Sanctuary Welcomes Acclaimed Chef Malika van Reenen as Executive Chef

    Future Found Sanctuary, a private luxury boutique hotel located on the slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town, is proud to announce the appointment of Malika van Reenen as Executive Chef. A highly respected figure in South Africa’s culinary landscape, Malika brings almost three decades of experience across leading hotels, restaurants, and remote luxury lodges […] More

  • Terrarium Restaurant’s Wine List Earns Global Recognition

    Terrarium, the edgy fine dining restaurant at the Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark Hotels & Reserves in Cape Town, has been awarded Silver in the Best International Newcomer Wine List category at the Star Wine List of the Year International Open 2025 — the global awards platform recognising outstanding wine programmes in hospitality. Terrarium is […] More

  • Delight Mom this Mother’s Day with a delicious 3-course Lunch at Benguela Cove

    This Mother’s Day, Sunday, 11 May 2025, why not treat Mom to a truly special experience at the breathtaking Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, near Hermanus? She will be greeted with a celebratory glass of the estate’s finest Cuveé58 Brut Cap Classique, the perfect start to a memorable day. The talented chef has created a […] More

  • Waffle Up Your Weekend: The Lazy April Family Feast You Need

    April is playing it cool this year. With all those cheeky long weekends and midweek holidays, it’s practically begging everyone to slow down, sleep in, and ditch the alarm clocks. It’s that glorious stretch of the calendar where workdays feel optional and family time suddenly feels like the main event. So what’s the plan? Pajamas […] More

  • Sip, Savor, and Watch the Sunset: Wine & Dine at Blowfish Restaurant

    If your idea of a great evening involves fine wine, knockout views, and food that makes you weak in the knees, then clear your calendar for Wednesday, 8 May. Blowfish Restaurant is back with one of its signature Wine & Dine Evenings, and this time, they’re teaming up with Groot Phesantekraal Wine Estate to bring […] More

  • Mother’s Day at La Paris Bistro: For the Woman Who Deserves the World (and Then Some)

    This Mother’s Day, forget the last-minute flowers and standard breakfasts-in-bed. It’s time to treat Mom like the queen she is—properly. Enter La Paris Bistro, nestled in the heart of the Winelands and ready to deliver a day as unforgettable as she is. Whether you’re planning a quiet moment for two or a full-on family affair, […] More

  • Jazz, Drinks, and Good Vibes: Saturdays Just Got Smooth at Villa 47

    If you’ve been looking for the perfect excuse to sip cold beer, soak in some soulful saxophone, and spend a Saturday in style—this is it. Villa 47 on Bree is bringing the groove with their Stella Artois Jazz Saturday, happening on April 26th from 13:00 to 15:00. And yes, it’s every bit as fun as […] More

  • Start Your Day the Right (and Delicious) Way at Black Marlin

    Tucked near the cliffs of Cape Point with ocean views that’ll make your eggs jealous, Black Marlin is not just about seafood and sunsets—this spot knows how to do breakfast right. Whether you’re kicking off a coastal road trip or just easing into the day with coffee and a sea breeze, their breakfast menu hits […] More

  • Breakfast with a Side of Sea Breeze: Why Bertha’s is the Perfect Simon’s Town Start

    If you’re heading out on a day trip to Simon’s Town and skipping breakfast, you’re doing it wrong. Just a few steps from the harbor—with views that make your coffee taste even better—Bertha’s Restaurant is dishing up the kind of breakfast that sets the tone for a seaside adventure. [full menu] Whether you’re fueling up […] More

  • Sip, Stroll, and Soak in Imagined Worlds at Benguela Cove’s Newest Art Exhibition

    If your idea of a perfect day involves great wine, stunning views, and a touch of artistic wonder, Benguela Cove Wine Estate has just the ticket. From Saturday, 3 May to 31 August 2025, the estate’s gallery will transform into a portal of imagination with Zoë Chowney’s “Imagined Landscapes”, a whimsical, multi-disciplinary art exhibition that’s […] More