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If you believe seafood is best enjoyed with someone else—and maybe just a touch of competitive spirit—then The Sanctuary’s Robberg Seafood Platter is calling your name. For R800, this feast-for-two is a coastal dream come true. It’s piled high with grilled crayfish, garlic butter prawns, tender calamari tubes, crispy squid heads, and half-shell mussels lounging […] More

If your mom loves good wine and timeless style (and really, who doesn’t?), De Grendel’s got your Mother’s Day gift sorted—and it’s as classy as she is. This year, De Grendel has teamed up with none other than Jenny le Roux—fashion icon, trailblazer, and all-around fabulous human—to curate a limited-edition 6-bottle wine box that’s basically […] More

The Sun International Group has named GrandWest’s Marketing Manager, Nikki Botha, as their Sun Star Executive for 2024. The employee recognition programme was first introduced in 2022 to honour employees who consistently go above and beyond expectations. The hospitality and entertainment industry is demanding and fast-paced, requiring enormous energy, endurance, enthusiasm and a genuine love […] More

Eight dynamic local food businesses have successfully graduated from the 2024 Makers Landing Incubator Programme! The V&A Waterfront is proud to announce the graduation of eight local food entrepreneurs from the 2024 Makers Landing Incubator Programme. This marks the fifth cohort to complete the intensive year-long programme, which is designed to equip early-stage food businesses […] More

If you’re the kind of person who thinks wine tasting should come with a side of delicious food and a touch of adventure, Benguela Cove has something right up your vineyard-lined alley. This year, Benguela Cove Lagoon Estate invites you to dive into a 12-month flavour journey with their exclusive themed wine pairing experience — […] More

Sure, flowers are lovely and breakfast in bed is cute—but if you really want to impress Mom this Mother’s Day, serve her a Bloody Mary with backbone. Say hello to Mamba Mary: Cape Town’s bold, handcrafted Bloody Mary mix that’s here to turn your family brunch into a full-flavoured celebration. Created by private-chef-turned-spice-queen Michelle Hilton, […] More

If you’ve ever fantasized about the perfect picnic — think lush vineyard views, artisan nibbles, and a chilled bottle of wine ready to pour — Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has turned the dream into a very real, very delicious outing. Their signature picnic basket (R750 without wine or R900 with wine) is designed for […] More

The air’s turning crisp, the reds are getting deeper, and Paarl Wine Route is ready to serve up a season of flavour, fun, and a few surprises. Whether you’re in it for the wine, the food, the live music, or simply a beautiful day out, there’s something here to tempt every kind of weekend wanderer. […] More

Let’s be honest—no one ever raved about “just okay” bread. Whether it’s the hero of a café breakfast plate or the quiet star of a guesthouse’s morning spread, great bread matters. And that’s exactly what Manna Epicure is serving up (by the loaf). From the ovens at Manna Bakehouse comes a line of breads and […] More

Dog parents, brace yourselves. Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition has just rolled out a brand-new, grain-free frozen food — and it’s got tails wagging all over town. Packed with premium ingredients like ostrich meat, pumpkin, sweet potato, spinach, and a drizzle of cold-pressed olive oil, this isn’t just another dog dinner. It’s a nutrient-rich, tummy-friendly feast […] More

Future Found Sanctuary, a private luxury boutique hotel located on the slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town, is proud to announce the appointment of Malika van Reenen as Executive Chef. A highly respected figure in South Africa’s culinary landscape, Malika brings almost three decades of experience across leading hotels, restaurants, and remote luxury lodges […] More