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Keep your (juniper) spirits high and highball glasses full this World Gin Day with Cape Town Gin! This juniper-based spirit has been around for centuries, shaking, stirring and mixing its way into people’s hearts (and glasses) all around the world – taking on the form of classic martinis, complex cocktails, and the simple G&T, there…
Stellenzicht, a renowned winery, is set to captivate wine enthusiasts this June with an enticing Wine Pod and online promotion. As part of this exciting offer, customers who purchase any two bottles of wine from their exquisite Varietal Range will receive a complimentary bottle of the esteemed Thunderstone Red. The Varietal Range at Stellenzicht boasts…
Millions are missing out on vital nutrients due to overfishing! New figures from the international not-for-profit, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), show that ending overfishing could provide nutrition for millions of additional people, helping to prevent serious and life-threatening health conditions. Seafood is one of the most-nutrient rich foods, packed with vitamins, and already provides…
South Hill Vineyards will be hosting an art exhibition titled ‘Life in Colour’ on the 10th of June where welcome drinks and canapés will be served at the event. A perfect opportunity to take the time to admire local artists’ work. In addition, South Hill will also be introducing their delicious brand-new seasonal menu. You…
Discover the ultimate winter pampering experience at Pepperclub Hotel’s Cayenne Spa. This season, treat yourself to a luxurious 90-minute spa session tailored to your specific needs. With an enticing array of treatments to choose from, you’ll be able to curate a package that will leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the…
Are you ready to elevate your wine experience this winter? Look no further than Diemersfontein’s Winter Wonderland Pinotage Pack, a curated selection of premium wines that will warm your soul and delight your palate. Crafted by the renowned Diemersfontein estate, this pack brings together all your favorite Pinotage wines in one convenient case, ensuring you…
Moud Kgomo from Bafokeng Liquor Store in Vosloorus and Pebetse Molefi from Maling’s Inn in Pretoria smoked the competition to each claim first place in, respectively, the Central and Northern region Mzansi Tavern Chef Cook-off in Centurion. Kgomo served up a delectable dish of lamb shanks with creamy mashed potato, with chives and asparagus, covered…
The real winners of the inaugural Harvesting Heritage Culinary Competition held last Saturday (27 May 2023) at Brooklyn Bridge in Pretoria were mabele, morogo, delele, dinawa, ditloo, ditlhodi, lerotse, legapu, and some of the many other unsung heritage and indigenous foods that until a generation ago were staples in many South African homes. The…
As the demand for more naturally produced wines – that taste just as good – rises, Spier’s new Organic Harvest: a Garden-to-Glass tasting at Spier proves that regenerative farming is a win-wine situation. Spier has launched a new tasting experience, the Organic Harvest: a Garden-to-Glass Tasting. The new tasting combines award-winning organic wines with vegetarian…
Popular chef wins the Luxe Excellence and the Best Hotel Restaurant Awards! The prestigious Luxe Restaurant Awards presented the sought after Best Hotel Restaurant and the Excellence Award to celebrity chef Siba Mtongana at a glittering industry event held in Johannesburg last night. The Luxe Awards are presented to ‘South Africa’s Culinary Elite’ in recognition…
5th Annual Luxe Jonsson Workwear Restaurant Awards Winners Announced On Tuesday, 30 May 2023 South African culinary greats were honoured at the 5th annual Luxe-Jonsson Workwear Restaurant Awards. The prestigious awards, which honour the finest contributions to the South African restaurant industry, were announced to an intimate audience of 100 leading industry figures at the…
Chef Mmabatho Molefe’s modern Zulu cuisine offering at Emazulwini restaurant at Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is a celebration of her culinary heritage and childhood food memories viewed through a 21st-century fine-dining lens. Now, the restaurant’s dockside location has been transformed, with pared-back neutral tones brought to vivid life with the…
