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  • Valentine’s Tarlet & Wine pairing at Stellenzicht

    Valentine’s Day is approaching, and if you’re looking for a unique and romantic way to spend the day with your loved one, look no further than Stellenzicht’s Wine Pod. On Sunday, February 12th, 2023, Stellenzicht will be hosting a special pairing event featuring four of their wines paired with four delicious tartlets crafted by Renette […] More

  • The Bistro and Tasting Room at Brookdale to open on 1 February 2023

    Brookdale Estate outside Paarl has announced the launch date of its new restaurant, The Bistro at Brookdale, which will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, the first of February 2023. It will be open for lunch from Tuesdays to Sundays, with dinner served on Friday and Saturday evenings. (Closed on Mondays) The Bistro […] More

  • 5 Cocktail trends taking us into 2023 with ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters

    A welcome breeze of normality ushers in 2023 – we’re back to unfettered happy hours, leisurely late-night opening, and the cocktail culture going from strength to strength. While classic ingredients such as ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters are as essential to the barman’s repertoire as ever, cocktail trends are evolving with creative twists, riffs and flashes of […] More

  • R15 Oysters & Happy Hour at Gambas Seafood Bistro

    Do you love oysters? Classic, elegant and stylish is the only atmosphere we want when we enjoy our favourite seafood. Gambas Seafood Bistro wraps you in doting service while serving the mussels, prawns, crayfish, fish and delicious accompaniments that make the perfect seafood taste experience. Indulge in delicious & fresh oysters – they’re only R15 […] More

  • The Marine Stewardship Council launches its Ocean Cookbook 2023 [FREE]

    Chefs and fishers from 18 countries unite to support sustainable seafood for healthy oceans!  The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the ocean not-for-profit responsible for the world’s leading sustainable seafood ecolabel, has launched its highly anticipated ‘Ocean Cookbook 2023’. The free digital cookbook brings together chefs and fishers from all over the world to create a collection of healthy, delicious […] More

  • Enjoy a 2 course Lunch for Valentine’s Day at La Petite Ferme

    Valentine’s Day is approaching, and it’s time to consider the romantic specials offered by top South African hotels and lodges. La Petite Ferme in Franschhoek is offering luxurious accommodation in its Manor House and Vineyard Suites, with stunning views of the Franschhoek valley and surrounding mountains.  The hotel’s award-winning restaurant where the kitchen team – […] More

  • The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa continues to make History with New Clean Energy!

    Chris Schutte, General Manager at the 5-star Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa, Thesen Island in Knysna announced that at 05h00 on 1 December 2022, the Turbine switched off its generator and incoming power supply, to connect up its new Solar Power inverter. The Turbine is entering a new phase in electricity generation…it has been over […] More

  • Win a Night’s Stay for Two People at Double Tree by Hilton Cape Town

    Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a romantic getaway for two at the Double Tree by Hilton in Cape Town. The hotel is hosting a give-away where you stand the chance of winning a one night stay for you and a loved one as part of […] More

  • From Sustainability to Regeneration: The Wine Industries revitalising Journey

    Regenerative business is the new sustainability. Wine farms across the globe, from Troon in the USA and Domaine Bousquet in Argentina to Spier here at home, are practising regenerative farming, which looks after the soil in which the vines grow. Here’s why. In a world of instant gratification and disposable culture, restoring and building rather […] More