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Over the last 18 months, an old horse paddock at Spier Wine Farm has been transformed into a thriving food garden. The roughly one-hectare garden’s bounty includes fruits, herbs, salad greens and vegetables — all cultivated using eco-friendly and regenerative techniques. After months of toiling behind the scenes, Megan McCarthy and her team are excited […] More
The double volume The Tangram Restaurant with panoramic views of Table Mountain and Table Bay offers a spectacular setting for dining out. Chef Tamzyn Ehlers sources the finest ingredients from local producers to create authentic, seasonal dishes with incredible texture and depth of flavour. The summer menu launching mid-October, draws inspiration from the beautiful scenic […] More
A sleek exterior best describes Quoin Rock’s Black Series Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) 2014, which is guaranteed to take pride of place in any cellar or dinner table this Summer season. Made from a blend of Pinot Noir (51%) and Chardonnay (49%) you may just taste the stars in each sip. The grapes were sourced […] More
Join an exclusive pop-up event with Chef Hero Rose on 21 October! Join The Ladder and Chef Hero Rose to experience culinary world class cuisine created by Ridian and accompanied with incredible music & art. It will be a dinner evening that will be unforgettable! Enjoy a 3 course menu with canapes and welcome drinks […] More
It‘s such a pleasure highlight the annual Festive Fruitcake Charity Drive! For six years, this fruitcake campaign has been the way for the culinary team of Chef Mynhardt to do something tangible for vulnerable children in the community and deliver a message of hope. All proceeds benefit Butterfly House, a community resource centre in the […] More
With Braai Day only a few days away, it’s time to brush up on your grill skills. Whether it’s for Braai Day, summer afternoons in the garden with family or a get together with friends, a braai is one of the best ways to bring people together. As the summer days approach and we dust […] More
In the lead up to the Grand Finale of S.Pellegrino Young Chef, we catch up with the four Africa & Middle East winners who will represent our region in Milan in October 2021. Two years is a long time in a young chef’s career, even more so when the pandemic has caused so much upheaval in […] More
ANGOSTURA© aromatic bitters celebrates the myth behind the legend with the launch of their new campaign, A Story In Every Dash. The novelist who remains best known for his adventure stories of American boyhood, Mark Twain said it best, “Nothing but Angostura Bitters will do.” We’re not surprised though… an epic journalist like Twain knew […] More
The tireless work of South African non-profit organisation Reach for Recovery (R4R) is funded each year by the Power of Pink campaign, a South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association’s (SAMFA) initiative. R1 from every pink punnet of fresh mushrooms sold nationally at Pick n Pay stores during October is donated to R4R’s Ditto Project. The sole […] More
September is officially America’s National Bourbon Heritage Month, celebrating the uniquely American history of the spirit. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), as part of its “Cheers! Spirits from the U.S.A” campaign; has been introducing South African adult spirits consumers to the diverse range of American spirits, including Bourbons, for several years […] More
Hosted at Blaauwklippen Vineyards and in association with Stellenbosch Wine Route, Wednesday, 15 September saw Wikus Human take the win as the 2021 Best South African Sommelier. Seven competitors went head-to-head with one another in a closed-door semi-final with an esteemed judging panel. The judges were Madeleine Stenwerth: the Master of wine, famed Chef: Harold […] More
Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company dedicates this Heritage month to South Africa’s First People and the plant they’ve been harvesting for generations, rooibos. During September, South Africans around the country honour the diverse culture and heritage that makes us as a nation so unique. And is there really a plant that is more South […] More