Embrace lazy summer days with a rustic French-style picnic under the oaks in the beautifully landscaped garden overlooking the vineyards of Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek. With scrumptious morsels and a bottle of Grande Provence wine, you’re set for a tranquil afternoon on this fabulous wine estate. Grande Provence Chef Darren Badenhorst has…
Nestled into the hills of Durbanville lies a wine estate rich in family history as well as glorious wine varietals that encourage visitors from far and wide to venture off to this quiet haven. Aptly named, Signal Gun is home to the one of the cannons that alerted Cape Town to attack and now 300…
The Lookout Deck in Hout Bay arguably boasts one of the best views in the Western Cape. Situated on the water’s edge in the Hout Bay Harbour, the restaurant boasts breathtaking mountain and ocean views. Shelfish Festival in Hout Bay They are currently offering fantastic specials on oysters, mussels and prawns until the end of October. This…
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Positioned perfectly with unrivalled views of Table Mountain and Table Bay, Blowfish Restaurant is an all-round sensory experience. With windows spanning the length of the restaurant guests can enjoy the fresh sea breeze and sound of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Rib & Prawn Party with this amazing Special To celebrate the start of spring, they…
Prepare for a bite size explosion of flavour at The Tasting Room at Grande Provence in Franschhoek, now serving tapas daily from 15h00 to 18h00. From savoury snacks of Vietnamese pickled mussels, croquettes of Karoo lamb pepped up with mustard aioli, corn & coconut crocchettes and artisanal cheese boards to chocolate tartlets for the sweet…
Picture yourself under the trees, amongst the vineyards of a premier wine farm in the shadow of the Constantiaberg Mountains, sipping on wine, indulging in bread and cheese and listening to live music. This is frenchSUNSET, an exclusive event offering all of this and so much more at a secret location announced on the day…
Lanique Bar in De Waterkant has its spot at the back of the charming Cape Quarter Piazza a stone’s throw from several other vibey lounges and hotspots (think Manhattan, Ragu’ and The Piano Bar), the intimate venue is giving Mother City dwellers the privilege of sampling a drink that’s not only wrapped in historical allure but also …
Over two centuries ago, when the full-skirted, full-sleeved cream of society still graced the floors at grand balls and barons and baronesses still discussed the marriage prospects of their daughters, there was a sacred drink that captured the imagination of the European bourgeoisie. Crafted from all-natural elements, most notably attar of rose (rose petal oil),…
While the 18th Century Manor House and The Owner’s Cottage reflect their Huguenot heritage, The Restaurant and wine-tasting area of Grande Provence project a chic industrial presence. Steel joinery, galvanised metals and skylights distinguish this design approach. Interior Designer Virginia Fisher explains, “In essence, Grande Provence is an estate of senses, providing guests with a…
Experience a world of superior wines with Fleur du Cap at Die Bergkelder, the historic cellar in the mountain cut deep into the slopes of the Papegaaiberg on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Offering an interactive winelands encounter steeped in the history of South African wine, visitors can pick and choose between a host of activities…
Join Lanzerac Cellar Master, Wynand Lategan, and Executive Chef, Stephen Fraser, on Wednesday 29 October for an unforgettable Winemaker & Chef’s Dinner at the Lanzerac Hotel’s Taphuis. The Taphuis is a historic Cape country bar believed to be one of the oldest in the Western Cape. The authentic Cape Country bar’s interior is richly decorated…
