There was a time when making cocktails for a group meant spending most of the evening behind the bar. One drink at a time. One person at a time. One more shake, one more stir, one more garnish. You know how that goes. But the way we drink continues to evolve, so too does the…
Summary: The 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa in Cape Town is hosting an exclusive Four Hands Wine Dinner on 25 September 2026, from 18:30 to 22:00, priced at R925 per person. Executive Chef Christo Pretorius joins Chef Oliver Coetzee from Bushmans Kloof for a collaborative menu, with each dish paired with selected Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc…
Summary: The 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa in Cape Town is hosting a dedicated Ramen Experience on 4 September 2026, served from 18:00 to 22:00 at R295 per person. The evening focuses on Japanese-inspired ramen, with slow-simmered broths, noodles and layered toppings influenced by flavours and techniques discovered across Asia. Bookings can be made directly with…
Summary: 96 Winery Road has made comfort food rather easy with a take-home Bobotie for R160, serving two people. The ready-to-enjoy dish is available directly from 96 Winery Road and is designed for an uncomplicated dinner at home. The offer includes the Bobotie only, with rice, chutney and other sides not included. Some evenings call for…
Summary: De Grendel’s Unwined Tapas Evening takes place at the De Grendel Tasting Room on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00. Priced at R530 per person, the Shiraz-themed sundowner experience includes three tapas-style dishes, two savoury and one dessert, paired with three selected wines plus a surprise wine. De Grendel is giving the usual…
Summary: De Grendel’s new Cellar Tour & Wine Tasting Experience offers guests a guided look behind the scenes of the winemaking process, followed by a curated tasting in the Tasting Room. The experience takes place on 15 and 29 August, plus 5 and 12 September, costs R350 per person, and is limited to guests aged 18…
Summary: Groot Phesantekraal has put together a winter-friendly Red Wine Mix Case for R1,000, available from its tasting room and online store. The six-bottle case includes two bottles each of the 2023 Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage, bringing together three award-winning South African reds in one ready-made collection. Cold weather and good red wine have…
Summary: Wilde Vy Bistro in Durbanville is hosting a four-course Drink & Dine evening with Mellish Family Vineyards on 2 September 2026 at 19:00. Priced at R695 per guest, the menu pairs Chenin Blanc, Blanc Fumé, Pinotage and Syrah with dishes including kabeljou ceviche, mushroom vol au vent, ostrich fillet and slow-braised beef short rib. Durbanville’s…
The Marine in Hermanus has reintroduced its elegant Afternoon Tea experience, inviting guests to enjoy this timeless tradition against the spectacular backdrop of Walker Bay. Few pleasures are as synonymous with a leisurely afternoon as a pot of perfectly brewed tea or coffee, freshly baked scones and an irresistible selection of sweet and savoury treats….
Summary: Siyalima at Hazendal Wine Estate is hosting Dinner with Kiara on 29 August 2026, a four-course wine and dine evening presented by Cellarmaster Kiara Scott Farmer. Priced at R850 per person, the experience includes canapés, four plated courses and paired Hazendal Estate wines, including Cap Classique, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Pinotage. Bookings…
Summary: ONOMO Southern Africa is giving one winner a two-night stay for two at one of five ONOMO hotels in Cape Town, Durban or Sandton. The prize includes breakfast and dinner for two, with the winner choosing ONOMO Inn on the Square, ONOMO Waterfront, ONOMO Foreshore, ONOMO Durban or ONOMO Sandton. Entries close on 31…
Summary: The Homestead is giving Friday night a burger-shaped upgrade with its Burger Night Special, offering any two burgers for R300. Guests can choose from options including the Classic Beef with green chilli aioli, Korean Fried Chicken and Mumbai Red Lentil burger. The offer is available this Friday, with bookings via Dineplan or by calling 021…
