South Africa is rich with culture and Shimmy Beach Club is situated at the epicenter of Cape Town’s cultural melting pot, The V&A Waterfront. This year, Shimmy’s Restaurant will be offering a special lunch menu to celebrate our heritage. Join Shimmy Beach Club for a family #MondayFunday lunch on Monday 25th September, in celebration of…
The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2017 awarded the Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2014 with a “Gold Outstanding” medal score of 93+ at the 48th annual IWSC awards ceremony, which was held in London in September 2017. In addition, Spier proudly walked away with awards for seven other wines in the 2017 IWSC. Spier’s…
On Thursday 28 September, The Kitchen at Maison, the Eat Out 2016 top ten restaurant at Maison Estate in the Franschhoek Valley, will host the first of The Four Coursemen Collaboration series, where four renowned chefs will be showcasing their culinary skills, to celebrate Spring in the Cape Winelands. Eric Bulpitt from Faber restaurant at…
Opening its doors in January 2017, Fuego is situated in Sea Point. This one of a kind Taqueria (taco joint) and cocktail bar serves a selection of Latin dishes, along with delectable cocktails. Owned by Dominican New Yorker turned Capetonian, Fuego brings the flavours of Latin American cuisine to the Mother City. Fuego offers home-style…
Need a shot of inspiration? Discover how a new affordable and accessible gin aimed at creative go-getters is hoping to give flight to the entrepreneurial spirit in others by tapping into the collective support of inspired and proud South Africans. There’s a new gin perched on the craft beverage tree. Sugarbird Gin is the manifestation…
South Africa’s Best White Wine is garnering even further accolades this year. Boschendal’s superlative Elgin Chardonnay 2015 has received 95 points in the prestigious Tim Atkin Report. This comprehensive guide to South African wine ranks 1400 wines from across the country, with nine of Boschendal’s wines scoring 90 points or more. The ideal vintage to…
Barry Hilton has a delightful knack of finding the ludicrous and the humorous in daily situations to make us laugh at life. He is enormously funny, and his global track record highlights a unique ability to cut through all boundaries and appeal to any nationality, race or age. On the 15th October, he will be…
The Franschhoek Cellar #WeddingJourney is a one-day event that will have you, your partner and your family feeling a lot more relaxed about planning your special day. On the 28th of October, start the day with a glass of bubbles and walk your own wedding journey route with Franschhoek Cellar, from your arrival in a…
The Rhebok Venue lends itself to any type of function with a maximum capacity of 350 guests. It includes tables, tiffany chairs, table cloths, napkins, cutlery, crockery and glassware as well as the use of a spacious reception building. You can also enquire about the delicious braai and buffet menus that are available when hosting…
Living in a place like Iceland, gives one an interesting view of the world. It’s a beautiful place, but it’s also rugged and provocative. It requires its people to live creatively and take an inventive approach. And so when it comes to making vodka, Reyka followed this path. You can see it in their unique…
Join Cuvee Restaurant for a wonderful evening of food & music on the 22nd of September! Together with Africa’s premiere opera company, Cape Town Opera, Simonsig would like to invite you to an evening of fine wine, good food, and world-class entertainment. An annual highlight in our event calendar, the concert consists of arias and…
Simonsig is celebrating International Pinotage Day on Saturday 14th of October. Save the date and be a part of the festivities as we celebrate this truly South African varietal. Local favourites Jack & Black will set the scene while you enjoy a special Pinotage tasting and get 10% off any Pinotage wines purchased at our…
