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  • Not Your Average Easter Lunch: A Franschhoek Favourite at La Petite Ferme

    Easter Sunday at La Petite Ferme is less about tradition for tradition’s sake and more about enjoying the season at its best. Set against the Franschhoek valley, the lunch offers a relaxed but refined experience, where good food, thoughtful wine pairings, and an easy pace come together naturally. It’s the kind of afternoon that doesn’t […] More

  • SA food community celebrates at the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards

    The South African food community gathered for a spectacular celebration of culinary excellence at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town on 23 March. The 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards honoured the restaurants and chefs who continue to define and elevate South African dining. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the […] More

  • Lunch with a Little Magic: Easter Sunday at Le Pommier

    Le Pommier is keeping Easter simple, family-friendly, and just a little bit playful this year. On Sunday, 5 April 2026, guests are invited to settle in for a relaxed lunch built around good food and an easy-going atmosphere. The restaurant will be serving a shortened Sunday menu, making it straightforward to choose and easy to […] More

  • Not Your Usual Wine Tasting: A South African Flavour Journey Vergenoegd Löw

    What do you get when you take indigenous ingredients and match them with stories of who first used them, how and why, and then pair them with top-rated wines shaped by the nearby ocean? That’s the question Michelle Theron, new in-house head of gastronomy at Vergenoegd Löw, asked on joining the luxury Stellenbosch wine estate. […] More

  • Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa Welcomes Guests for an Exclusive Easter Escape

    As Easter approaches, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa invites guests to step away from the everyday and enjoy a thoughtfully curated seasonal escape in the heart of the Helderberg. Available throughout April, the Easter Getaway offers an exclusive stay in a beautifully appointed Classic Room, providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy the extended weekends and […] More

  • Chardonnay, curated: A Winemaker-Led Dinner worth booking early at Jordan Wine Estate

    Jordan Restaurant is setting the tone for a more thoughtful night out with a Chardonnay-focused winemaker’s dinner that keeps things refined without feeling rigid. On Friday, 24 April 2026 at 18:30, guests are invited to settle in for an evening built around conversation, craftsmanship, and well-paired food. The experience brings together Sjaak Nelson of Jordan […] More

  • Celebrating Life’s Finest Moments with Christina Cap Classique

    For winemaker Danelle Conradie, life, much like Cap Classique, is about balance, enduring patience, and unwavering focus. With nearly 30 years of experience, locally and abroad, she brings a mix of meticulous detailing, deep knowledge and creative energy to Christina Cap Classique, the apex collection of Van Loveren Family Vineyards in Robertson. Danelle’s story is […] More

  • Celebrate Easter with a delicious Lunch at The Cape Milner

    Easter at Cape Milner strikes a balance between tradition and something a little more considered. On Sunday, 5 April 2026, guests are invited to settle in for a lunch that brings familiar Easter flavours together with a few thoughtful twists. At R450 per person, it’s a well-paced experience designed for those who want to enjoy […] More

  • Epicurean Journeys and Culinary Creativity

    South Africa offers an incredibly diverse dining landscape with international franchises, upmarket, glitzy venues and comfortable little eateries in all its major cities and towns and outside of its cities you’ll find the country is brimming with hidden gems in quaint villages, seaside towns and other out of the way places. Here are nine South […] More

  • Weekday Lunch Special at Moody Lagoon Restaurant at Benguela Cove

    Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has introduced a weekday lunch special at its flagship Moody Lagoon Restaurant, offering guests a three-course dining experience with a glass of estate wine for R450 per person.  The special runs Monday to Thursday from 12:00 to 17:00 and gives diners a choice of starter and main, or main and dessert, accompanied […] More

  • The Ultimate Family Day Out: Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day at Hollywoodbets Durbanville is shaping up to be less about formality and more about a full, easy-going day out. On Saturday, 21 March, the racecourse opens its gates at 10:00, giving guests plenty of time to settle in before the first race kicks off at 13:05. From there, the afternoon unfolds at […] More

  • Breakfast with a Backbeat: Live Music at Bike Forge

    Bike Forge is dialing things back this Sunday with a live music morning that’s easy to settle into and hard to leave. On 22 March 2026, Peter Vanne takes the stage from 10:00 to 14:00, bringing a relaxed, familiar sound that fits neatly into a slow-start Sunday. It’s the kind of live set that doesn’t […] More