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  • The newly renovated Manor House Suites at La Petite Ferme

    Franschhoek’s Luxury Cape winelands boutique hotel and wine estate, La Petite Ferme, has unveiled its newly refurbished manor house suites. This new exciting new accommodation offering complements the existing and popular vineyard suites, which together are set to take the celebrated property to new heights. Four months of extensive renovations saw the four suites of […] More

  • Ferdinano’s – showing the love for what they do in their food

    Colourful and quirky, Ferdinando’s serves South Africa’s favourite pizza, according to diners who voted the establishment into top spot in this year’s Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge. Owner Italian Diego Milesi dedicated the win to his late partner Kimon (Kiki) Bisogno who died in a shark attack in Plettenberg Bay in September. The staff and I […] More

  • Limited Edition Gin by Flowstone out to Snuff the Rest

    Gin collectors, listen up! It is that time of year when Flowstone Gin’s limited edition Snuffbox varietal is in season! The Trees beautiful white and yellow flowers are just starting to bloom and each morning the tree just a few metres from the distillery door is alive with bees from the distilleries’ two hives. The […] More

  • Empowerment Project sees Nederburg grow its own Lunch!

    Distell has embarked on an eco-friendly, water recyclable aquaponics project to grow a variety of vegetables and also farm fish, at its Nederburg Winery in Paarl. As a hub-and-spoke venture, it is geared towards building skills, empowering local entrepreneurs, and growing rural employment in the greater Drakenstein area. The company has, via its Agri+Gator empowerment […] More

  • Don’t suffer behind the Mask of ‘Manliness’

    As the world commences No-Shave November, Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company and the Men’s Foundation South Africa give a nod to the difficulties men face when it comes to their physical and mental health. “As far back as we know boys have been told to ‘man up’, men are the providers and have to […] More

  • SA Hospitality Honoured at Inaugural Luxe 100 Best Awards

    On 1 November 2022 the first annual Luxe 100 Best Awards Ceremony, celebrating the best of South African hospitality, took place at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg. The Luxe 100 Best was introduced following the success of the Luxe Restaurant Awards. Now in its 4th year, the prestigious Awards Ceremony honour the finest contributions to […] More

  • Wine And Dine with Gian Groen at Le Grand Domaine Enoteca

    Don’t miss out on an evening of fine wines, great food and live entertainment as well-known Afrikaans singer, Gian Groen, keeps you on entertained on Wednesday, 30 November. This is the second in a series of exclusive winemaker dinners at Grand Domaine Enoteca, with the first one being a sold out event. Situated in Stellenbosch’s […] More

  • Kick off the Game with the Angostura Rock Shandy

    Be the MVP of your team by stirring up an ultimate drink at your next game meet! Gone are the days of complicated, heavy-handed drinks. Today, it’s all about quality over quantity, and the onside mocktail, the Angostura Rock Shandy, is just the refresher you need to quench your summer thirst at the start of […] More

  • Making sense of the Scotch Aisle this Festive Season

    It’s that time of the year folks! Every shop you enter is playing Boney M’s entire Christmas discography, the decorations are everywhere, and the cheesy movies are in full swing. But most importantly, the days are getting longer, the Amapiano is getting louder, and the permanent smell of braai is wafting through the air. Yes, […] More

  • Spring Spa Specials at Pepperclub Hotel

    Celebrate the start of Spring at Cayenne Spa at Pepperclub Hotel. Shed that Winter feeling and bloom into that Spring feeling by enjoying a special Spring Spa Treatment that includes a massage, exfoliation as well as a manicure or pedicure to have you feeling like your very best. The spa treatment is available for R680 […] More

  • 3 Course Christmas Day Lunch at 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa

    Spend Christmas Day enjoying a beautiful lunch at 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa! The table is decked with delicate fynbos and lanterns, overlooking the misty ocean hugging the coastline that holds the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa. It’s a view creates that homely, Christmas feel as you sit down to dine on a spread lovingly […] More