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Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is the second limited edition release from Master Distiller, Ms Lesley Gracie’s Cabinet of Curiosities at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace! Hendrick’s Gin unveils Hendrick’s Lunar Gin, a small batch, limited release gin conjured up from the oddities in Ms Lesley Gracie’s Cabinet of Curiosities at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace. This most peculiar and […] More
Meet Danielle Adams, one of the Western Cape’s rising young food stars who, at the tender age of 24, has been appointed head chef at Cassia Restaurant, which is based at the Nitida Wine Farm in the Durbanville Valley. Adams, who hails from Kuils River in the southern suburbs, has always had an affinity for […] More
Raise a juice-box to the rainbow nation! One-Juice crafts the healthiest and tastiest juices available for delivery to your doorstep. This Heritage Day, they have decided to put together a box that reflects the colourful Rainbow Nation. It contains all the necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals required for the whole family. A mix of healthy fruit […] More
Heritage Day may be about looking to the past and celebrating the varied cultures we share as South Africans, but we can also start looking to our future. A new heritage is building in the food we eat, and Braai Day just got more inclusive, with the meatless Future Burger 2030. Future Farm have brought […] More
Show off your Wild Organics delivery or even your cooking skills and win! Wild Organics has taken the food scene in Cape Town by storm. With a focus on organic produce and sustainable brands, these ethics are evident in everything that Wild Organic stands for. What’s available on their online store? Shop your organic produce […] More
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 […] More
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 […] More
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 […] More
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, […] More
Whether you are an avid gin lover, a novice or even a virGIN – this premium gin tasting experience is for you. Situated in the iconic V&A Waterfront, surrounded by Table Mountain and the deep blue waters of Table Bay, lies the perfect spot to experience the best Cape Town has to offer… craft gin! […] More
Have you heard of Kitchen Republik yet? Kitchen Republik delivers ready-made-meals to offices and households around Cape Town where you are connected to local Chefs who prepare one of their best dishes. It’s a food platform that empowers Cape Town’s the most talented Chefs who are affected by the lockdown restrictions with a platform that offers […] More
The Patrón Perfectionists Cocktail Competition is a unique challenge for mixologists and bartenders to demonstrate their skills, expertise, and unwavering commitment to creating the perfect Tequila cocktail. The next stage of the Patron Perfectionists Cocktail Competition 2021 is underway with the announcement of the Top 10 bartender finalists, hailing from varied provinces in South Africa. […] More