Food News from around the World
Summary: Caffé Balducci opened at Piazza St John in Sea Point, Cape Town, on Sunday, 13 September 2026, marking 30 years since the original Balducci opened in September 1996. The new all-day Italian café combines signature Italian dishes, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, sushi, premium wines, cocktails, coffee and ceremonial-grade matcha in a stylish setting with alfresco…
Year-end functions deserve a little more character than another round of office snacks and a speech beside the boardroom table. In Franschhoek, Mon Amour offers a setting where live jazz, elegant surroundings and indulgent experiences can help turn a team celebration into something a little more memorable. Set among the enchanting streets of Franschhoek, Mon…
Summary: Tintswalo Summer House in Glencairn offers a private coastal setting for corporate conferences, executive retreats, client events and year-end celebrations. Set along the shores of False Bay, the boutique villa combines luxury accommodation, versatile gathering spaces, personalised hospitality and curated dining. Teams can meet, collaborate and unwind in an intimate environment with ocean views, garden…
Summary: Daytime Functions at Fynkos in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens offer private group bookings for 25 to 50 guests, with a tailored buffet lunch or set menu and free entry into Kirstenbosch for confirmed guests. Functions are available most weekdays, excluding Tuesdays, Sundays and public holidays, and must be arranged in advance so the kitchen has…
Summary: Fynkos at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens offers two picnic box options for enjoying a relaxed day outdoors on the Kirstenbosch lawns in Cape Town. The Finger Food Picnic and Vegetarian Picnic each cost R450 per person and include a selection of savoury bites, dips, bread, sweet treats and a non-alcoholic drink. Picnic boxes can be pre-ordered…
Summary: De Vette Mossel Grootbrak is a family-friendly beach seafood restaurant near Mossel Bay where children can enjoy an in-house play area with lighthouses, catwalks, a sandpit, climbing wall, trampoline, swings, hammocks, old-school games and a zipline. Families can also enjoy the restaurant’s seafood feast while spending time together beside the beach. Family meals can…
Summary: Summer Nights at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate in Somerset West brings Geuwels favourites, estate wine and the historic wine cellar together for relaxed summer evenings on selected Fridays. Running from 18:00 to 20:00, the experience costs R400 per person and is designed around generous food, great produce, fire, familiar South African flavours and good…
Summary: The October Twelve and October Six are limited October wine cases from Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate in Walker Bay, Hermanus, available with nationwide delivery until 31 October 2026. The October Twelve costs R2,890 and includes 12 wines plus a Benguela Cove glass decanter, while the October Six costs R1,525 and includes six wines…
Summary: The Sweet Shapes & Wine Pairing at Le Pommier in the Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch, costs R170 per person and pairs four Le Pommier wines with four handcrafted sweet shapes. The tasting offers a playful way to explore how different sweet treats bring out different characteristics in the wines, all in the scenic Stellenbosch Winelands….
Summary: A seaside day in Simon’s Town can combine coastal adventure with a meal at Bertha’s Restaurant, located on the waterfront at Quayside Centre. Nearby activities include shark cage diving with Shark Explorers and harbour cruises, fishing charters, wildlife tours and kayak hire with El Capitan Marine. Bertha’s offers harbour views and seafood dining at…
Summary: Wilde Vy Bistro in Durbanville has introduced a new South African Potstill Brandy Tasting, with tastings available from R400. Curated by Chef Jürgen and the bar team, the experience allows guests to choose three premium South African potstill brandies from the cellar, with optional small plates created to complement the character of each brandy. Brandy…
Summary: Tasting Under the Stars takes place on 15 October 2026 at The Olive Grove Bistro at Durbanville Hills, offering an evening of wine, food and a live DJ for R150 per person. The 18+ experience includes wine and food pairings featuring Durbanville Hills wines, with additional wine and food options available to purchase during the…
