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The first Gaggenau South Africa Sommelier Winner was announced today after a two-day competition that saw contestants battle it out for the title. Joakim Hansi Blackadder from Stellenbosch was announced as the winner after competing against four other finalists on 23 and 24 May in Cape Town. Joakim will be heading off to Beijing, China […] More
Nom Nom is open for Father’s Day! Join Nom Nom Eatery this Father’s Day and your dad will receive a complimentary drink with an order of any HUNGRY meal from their menu. He has the choice between Castle Lite, a Single Klipdrift & Coke or a Soft Drink. Hungry Menu options include: a Syrah Burger Waffle, Risotto, […] More
Why not whip up a whiskey cocktail with dad this Father’s Day? Father’s Day is all about connecting with your dad, spending some time together and having fun. Making some whiskey cocktails is the perfect way to do just that. Making cocktails at home can seem daunting, with all the equipment and speciality ingredients you […] More
To make great whiskey requires a trinity of inspiration, art and science. Distillation, which splits a liquid into its component substances, was described long ago in Ancient Greece by Aristotle. It is likely that entrepreneurial Irish monks were the first to apply this alchemy to beer, and gave birth to uisce beatha – the water […] More
Show your general knowledge skills and win Devil’s Peak prizes at the Taproom! This Wednesday (30 May) the Taproom in Salt River will be hosting a quiz night. Commencing at 7 30 pm, your team of 6 (max) or less stand the chance to win Devil’s Peak Brewing Co prizes at their inaugural Quiz […] More
The Ritz has been certified Halaal, just in time for Ramadan, and will be serving Iftar daily. Join Casa Restaurant at the Ritz during Ramadan for Suhoor and Iftar. They have planned a substantial breakfast menu for the time of Ramadan and have a significant dinner offering for the daily breaking of the fast. The […] More
Spier Hotel has crafted the perfect winter country escape, complete with cosy indoor picnics by the fireplace, comforting spa treatments and wine tasting. As the weather grows cooler, the Spier Hotel has decided to celebrate the wonders of winter instead of cursing the cold. The award-winning wine estate wants guests to experience the best they […] More
Plastic straws, slight in size and seemingly harmless, affect the world’s marine life in a disastrous way that can and should be avoided. Park Inn Newlands has joined the Refuse the Straw movement, and thinks you should too. Small and lightweight, straws often never make it into recycling bins; the evidence of this failure is […] More
If you are looking for a healthy lunch that is affordable and delicious, you’ve got to visit Afro’s Chicken – recently opened at Church Square on the corner of Spin and Parliament Street in Cape Town. Originally from Durban, the Afro’s story started as a pop-up trailer/eatery near the beach front and with every new […] More
Tintswalo Atlantic has introduced a special ‘Winter Warmer’ package for SA residents, complete with all-enveloping comforts and gourmet cuisine, at R7060 per night for two people sharing. Valid from 1 May until 31 August 2018, the Winter Warmer includes luxury accommodation in one of the 10 ocean-facing king suites, as well as light lunch on […] More
Golf Digest today announced that Pearl Valley, Val de Vie Estate’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, has been ranked as the 5th best golf course in the country. The course was also ranked as the Best Conditioned Golf Course in the Western Cape. The biennial ‘Golf Digest Top 100 Courses in South Africa’ is one […] More
This May, Simonsig Wine Estate is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their first wine! You are invited to join them in sampling a variety of Simonsig’s remarkable wines at special promotional prices. A unique wine, Simonsig “Steen” magnum, has been specially bottled to commemorate the occasion. On Thursday, 31 May, the promotion will be concluded with […] More