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  • Symmetry Botanical Tonics: A new Season calls for a new Attitude!

    The energy in the air is changing, and whilst the tiny bloomers have started to flower and the sun is feeling a bit warmer, the changes have more to do with attitude. The onset of Spring does that – perhaps the spirit animal in each of us? Nevertheless, with the new attitude, one often feels […] More

  • Simonsig shows its Class at 2021 Chenin Blanc Top 10 Championship

    Simonsig Wine Estate has been named among this year’s champions of the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10, having entered what is arguably one of the competition’s most intriguing wines to date. The winners were announced yesterday, with Simonsig’s Chenin Avec Chêne 2019 selected as one of the Top 10. Reflecting the winery’s legacy for […] More

  • Glencairn’s Deep South Eatery launches Sushi-Making Classes

    Glencairn’s popular family restaurant, the Deep South Eatery, has launched sushi-making classes for small groups of up to four people. The restaurant has gained a reputation for its delicious, freshly made signature sushi that includes The South Reloaded and Classic Rock Shrimp Maki. Sushi enthusiasts may join scheduled classes on Thursday afternoons at 5pm, but […] More

  • Sunday Sunset Concerts at Durbanville Hills

    Durbanville Hills is arguably one of the most view-drenched spots, especially during sunset.  As the sun dips across the vista of Cape Town, with a cocktail or glass of wine, the breath-taking kaleidoscope of colour and nature, offers you a front-row seat to summer. End the weekend with a wine down at Durbanville Hills with […] More

  • Savour a Taste of South African Heritage at Spier

    Heritage Day on September 24 is a day that celebrates South Africa’s rich, vibrant roots and diverse cultures. As one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa with a recorded history dating back to 1692, Spier pours a lot into the preservation of our farm’s cultural heritage. A leisurely walk around the farm will […] More

  • State of Flow: Glyn French – the Founder of Flowstone Gins

    Benedictine abbess Hildegard of Bingen, in the early 1100s, wrote about the use of hops and barley in brewing, noting that the addition of hops prevented spoilage. Barb-Nicole Ponsardin, better known as the legendary Widow (or “Verve”) Clicquot used astonishing ingenuity to save what is now one of the best-known champagne houses in the world, […] More

  • WIN: Cape Town Gin – Channeling the Spirit of Cape Town!

    Whether you are an avid gin lover, a novice or even a virGIN – this premium gin tasting experience is for you. Situated in the iconic V&A Waterfront, surrounded by Table Mountain and the deep blue waters of Table Bay, lies the perfect spot to experience the best Cape Town has to offer… craft gin! […] More

  • Celebrate Heritage Day at Grande Roche

    Celebrate Heritage Day with Grande Roche! With its picturesque vistas Grande Roche makes the perfect setting for any celebration – from breakfast on the patio next to the pool – to sunset, with oysters and bubbly or bar snacks and cocktails, on the terrace… I just want to play with flavours and fresh local ingredients […] More

  • Kitchen Republik: Food Delivery Platform empowering local Chefs!

    Have you heard of Kitchen Republik yet? Kitchen Republik delivers ready-made-meals to offices and households around Cape Town where you are connected to local Chefs who prepare one of their best dishes. It’s a food platform that empowers Cape Town’s the most talented Chefs who are affected by the lockdown restrictions with a platform that offers […] More

  • 5 Course Tasting Menu Special at Grande Roche

    Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where upmarket restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. Grande Roche The multi-faced venue, with its picturesque vistas is the ideal anytime setting – from breakfast on […] More

  • 5 Course Lunch Menu for Restaurant Week at Pepperclub Hotel

    Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where upmarket restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. COPA Restaurant Food for thought… Delicious. Tasty. Simply irresistible. That is what you can expect from our modern […] More

  • Restaurant Week: Roman Lunch/Dinner Specials at Meloncino

    Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where upmarket restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. Meloncino at the V&A Waterfront Welcome to Meloncino – the V & A Waterfront’s stylish restaurant for food […] More