Spoil yourself with excellent sushi! Is there something that Imperial Gardens can’t do? We are constantly amazed by their wide range of authentic cuisine. Curries, noodles and now their very own sushi bar. And the cherry on top is that they are running an amazing sushi special. Buy 1 get 1 free sushi platters! Ranging…
Students love a good special! Student life can get hectic and there is always a time where you need to switch off just enjoying some great food and a delicious cocktail. Kennedy’s on Long has put together the perfect combo to relieve some of the study stress. Head down every Tuesday with you classmates for…
Get ready for some truly authentic local grub! It’s no secret that we are great fans of Ben’s On The Beach here at FoodBlog. And we cannot wait for what they have in stock for Heritage Day that’s just around the corner. Judging by the high standard we are used to from them; it’s going…
Celebrate Spring with a fantastic happy hour at Barristers! Barristers is famous for its gourmet pub food & steak offering with dishes that pair perfectly with a wonderful ice-cold beer. This September they are offering the refreshing Amstel Beer at an absolute steal. Classic, golden Amstel Beer is the perfect drink to celebrate the arrival…
End off the week with a comforting Sunday Roast. Barristers is a truly special place in the heart of Newlands. It’s somewhere locals gather for a great time around some classic hearty pub food. You can enjoy something comforting every day at Barristers and it’s even better on Sundays. R135 for a great Sunday Roast!…
Braai, Picnic and Views! What’s a better way to celebrate Heritage Day than with a traditional braai? A picnic braai at the gorgeous Alluvia Boutique Winery. Feast on great food by the picturesque dam with their braai inspired picnic baskets. A great Heritage Day celebration at R495 for two people. A true taste of tradition…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
