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Greenhouse at The Cellars-Hohenort in Cape Town has made three senior appointments to the team which is headed by Executive Chef Farrel Hirsch. Sommelier Marlvin Gwese has been appointed as Sommelier of the Greenhouse after ten years as Head Sommelier at the Cape Grace Hotel. Zimbabwean-born Gwese first started his career as wine steward at The Table Bay […] More
Step into winter and make your way to Nederburg’s The Manor in Paarl for laid-back wining and dining in a breath-taking setting overlooking lush vineyards and the majestic Drakenstein Mountains. New winter tastes… The Manor is now serving an exciting new winter menu of tasty breakfasts, lunches, shared feasts and picnics. Conjured up by chef […] More
Icewine is wine produced from grapes that have been naturally frozen while still on the vine in the Canadian Niagara Peninsula. It’s not just wine, it’s Icewine! The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, allowing for a more concentrated grape juice to develop. The icewine grapes’ must is pressed […] More
Italian restauranteur Chef Giorgio Nava brings his famous fresh pastas to the home delivery arena. You can order his Pasta Fresca range of filled fresh pastas and sauces through online shop Italian Deli and enjoy that authentic Italian restaurant vibe at home. Regulars of Chef Giorgio Nava’s iconic Cape Town Restaurants 95 Keerom and Carne […] More
Spier’s Manor House is now home to a new exhibition featuring leading South African artists. Occupants of the Inhabited showcases works by artists including Athi Patra-Ruga, Billie Zangewa, Thandiwe Msebenzi, and Igshaan Adams. Curated by Kefiloe Siwisa in collaboration with Spier Arts Trust, the exhibition will be displayed through 2021 in this historic space, along […] More
“This year’s wine grape harvest has been one of the latest to start but also one of the longest. Slower than average ripening made for excellent concentration of both colour and flavour. Another standout benefit has been the generally lower alcohol levels evident in the 2021 wines,” says Nederburg viticulturist Isabel Teubes. “You could say […] More
Nederburg’s new cellar-master is Samuel Viljoen (40). He has been part of the award-winning winery team since 2007, first as an assistant, and from 2014 as its fully-fledged winemaker of Nederburg’s reds. He succeeds Lizelle Gerber, who has left to pursue other interests. In his new role, Viljoen oversees the production of the Paarl cellar’s […] More
Let Perfect Paella cook up a storm at your venue. Perfect Paella delivers authentic Spanish cuisine, hot and fresh, to your door for any occasion. Whether your hosting a big event for several people, or want to enjoy an intimate dinner with a loved one, Perfect Paella is here to serve you. Perfect Paella brings […] More
With the burgeoning interest for local artisanal drinks continuing to grow, shopping for Mother’s Day has become a lot more knotty – particularly when one takes into account that many mothers are sharpening their keen sense of taste, flair and sophistication a bit more every year. Many even sporting their own small collection of bespoke […] More
🎁🎁FOR THE LOVE OF MOM🎁🎁 “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” – Unknown To help you with choosing the perfect gift for your mom this Mother’s day, Diemersfontein have put together some awesome products from the deli, Proe, for her to enjoy. They also offer FREE DELIVERY when you order the Mother’s […] More
We know that one day is not enough to celebrate how significant your mother’s presence has been in your life. But showing Mom you care has never been easier. If you want to spoil Mom but not sure what to get her, we’ve curated a collection of gift boxes for Mother’s Day that will tick […] More
Spoiling Mom this Mother’s Day has never been this easy! Because what’s better than waking up to the “world’s best”. Why not spoil Mom This Mother’s Day with a special Mother’s Breakfast in Bed Blue Box filled with a selection of the world renowned croissants by Coco Safar. Or what about a Mother’s Day High […] More