The coming of spring is a time to celebrate new beginnings and at the Flowstone Gin distillery in the Cradle of Humankind, the wild Bushveld botanicals that fragrance and flavour these unique spirits are in full bloom. Sustainably hand harvested, with evocative names including African butterfly bush (Buddleja salviifolia), blinkblaar-wag-‘n-bietjie (Ziziphus mucronata), iNhliziyonkhulu (Dombeya rotundifolia),…
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month in the US, celebrating America’s ‘Native Spirit’. Bourbon is distilled from at least 51% corn with rye, barley and wheat making up the rest of the blend, and is aged in charred oak barrels, which give it its sweetness and amber colour. Bourbon is distilled at 160 proof and…
“I’m always surprised by those who see Mars as our next frontier for exploration. What about the ground beneath our feet? We’re just beginning to learn how rich and diverse it is. It’s literally crammed with information on which our survival as a planet depends. Shouldn’t that be the quest we make our priority?” asks…
Cape Town’s Awara restaurant specialises in fusion-style, gourmet Asian grills, spanning Indian, Korean, Thai, Japanese and Chinese cuisine. Their popular Chicken Tikka is extremely flavourful, with a kick of spice. I t is usually cooked inside a traditional tandoor clay oven, but Awara has kindly adapted their recipe so that you can make this delicious…
As the seasons change, it’s time to add a spring to your step with Spier’s latest wine & food tasting. Shake off those winter blues and raise a glass to the arrival of a beautiful new season – and a new organic wine range. From 1 September – 31 October, Spier will serve our new…
How are you celebrating Heritage Day? Your friendly neighbourhood eatery – The Eatery Woodfired Grill – has always been a place for a great family atmosphere. This fantastic local gem has been serving up amazing food for the past years and they keep on getting stronger and stronger. Come taste our Smoke – Fire- Char flavours…
Book your Braai spot at The Wagyu Experience! The Wagyu Experience will give you everything you need: the steak, the wood, the salad and the braaibroodjie to get you well on your way for a fantastic Heritage Day braai. Come and enjoy a braai on the lawn with you as the braai master every day…
Springtime is on our doorstep. It’s time to shake off those winter blues and toast to the finer things with a few choice ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters mocktails. The sweet scent of flowers blooming in the air, leaves changing from gold to bright green, a light breeze on a warm day… It’s starting to look a…
In the spirit of South African pride this Heritage Month, let’s talk about an endangered species close to our hearts, the Black Rhino. Here before us, and together, here long after us. Whilst we have all heard of the atrocities facing the rhino population in the media, not many realise how serious the current climate…
The perfect occasionto learn about our Heritage! Curiocity is a network of African design hostels & hotels, sharing an authentic experience of this continent, one city at a time. They want to connect the curious traveller to what’s exciting, inspiring and real in whichever location they are in. As an accessible, design accommodation offering their…
A brand new restaurant special has arrived in town that has us drooling. The Park Inn Foreshore is home to the popular RBG Bar & Grill, where gourmet burgers and signature grilled dishes are just a few of the restaurant’s offerings. Appreciate the chic yet inviting ambience, which is perfect for savouring a hot soup,…
Escape to the Winelands this Spring! Angala Boutique Hotel is where homely luxury blends with the pristine beauty of nature. Located in the heart of the Cape winelands between magnificent mountains, Angala is a retreat for body, mind and spirit. They are offering incredible accommodation packages until 1 October, where the boutique hotel is offering fantastic value…
