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  • It’s all about #RealChicken at Southern Fried Chicken

    Originally from Britain, Southern Fried Chicken has opened up their first store on Long Street a few months ago. Pressure fried using steam, you’ll get much more of the flavour while the chicken stays nice and juicy. I was at Southern Fried Chicken a few weeks ago to see what they are all about. I […] More

  • 6 course Tasting menu at Haute Cabriere

    The revitalised menu celebrates the synergy between the cellar and the kitchen that has long been a hallmark of the Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant, combining the talents of van Wyk and Muller with those of cellarmaster Takuan von Arnim. Perhaps the best reflection of this partnership is in the six-course tasting menu dubbed ‘The Marriage […] More

  • Newly born Baby Goats expected at Fairview

     It is spring and it’s time for a few new additions to the Fairview family! This special period is referred to as kidding season and it brings a wealth of happiness to the farm, where all visitors have the opportunity to interact with the farm’s baby goats. Not only can you play with the new […] More

  • Function Venues in Cape Town

    Spring has sprung and the end of year is approaching fast! Have you thought about your year-end function yet? We’ve compiled a list of a few restaurant venues that are perfect for your end-of-year office function. Every restaurant and venue offers something different with a unique location, cuisine and atmosphere. Contact details and pictures of the […] More

  • A New Menu at The Kitchen at Maison

    The Kitchen at Maison, the celebrated restaurant where inspired culinary dishes and acclaimed wines come together in the perfect Franschhoek setting recently updated their locally inspired seasonal menu. The food philosophy at The Kitchen has always been to keep it simple. Each dish has been stripped down to its essence, yet provides a dozen different taste […] More

  • Make “Belly of the Beast” become a Reality with Thundafund

    Belly of the Beast will be a 20-seater restaurant situated in the heart of Cape Town that will specialize in sophisticated food & wine pairing experiences. The menu will change on a daily basis and according to whatever the chefs can grow, find, source or steal. The vision is a restaurant which can only seat […] More

  • Biltong Board – The House of SA Biltong on Thundafund

    Are you a fan of fine food, wine, beer and biltong? You are going to love Biltong Board. Following the online success of biltongboard.com, the team have decided to extend the adventure and bring you the evolution of the beloved meaty delicacy – Biltong. Their vision is to open the doors to a modern restaurant/bar that […] More

  • Kids join the fun at Simonsvlei with a Sweeties & Juice Pairing

    When was the last time the entire family went on a day-trip exploring the Cape Winelands? Joining a few wine farms to sample the incredible wines of the Cape wine region is always on the agenda, but that means that the little ones often become bored while the parents get to have all the fun. […] More

  • Boschendal’s new 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon is perfect for Cab Sav Day!

    With International Cabernet Sauvignon Day on 30 August 2017, now is the opportune time to celebrate the addition of a sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon to Boschendal estate’s prestigious 1685 range by award-winning red winemaker Richard Duckitt. In a time when demand is high for the much loved ‘King of Reds’ but supply is limited due to […] More

  • Introducing the Executive Sous Chef at The Table Bay

    When Keshan Rambarun started as the Executive Sous Chef at The Table Bay hotel at the beginning of March 2017 he felt like it was coming home.  He hadn’t been in the magnificent Mother City in 17 years, not since he was at cooking school. Chef Keshan, 35, says that while he is happy to […] More

  • Wine – The Table Bay does it best!

    When it comes to wine, The Table Bay has proved again that its finger is on the pulse. For the second consecutive year, The Table Bay has received the highest possible accolade in the prestigious Diners Club Winelist Awards – a coveted Diamond Award. This exceptional achievement is testament to the hotel’s focus on creating […] More

  • Cape Town Fish Market

    The first CTFM opened its doors 20 years ago when restaurateur Douw Krugmann purchased a fresh fish restaurant at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Today CTFM is proud to have branches all across South Africa, including Bloemfontein, Pretoria, Rustenburg and Durban. They also have a branch in Tanzania. It is a unique restaurant built […] More