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Join Cantina Tequila in Durbanville for their Taco Tuesday specials! Tacos deserve to be celebrated, that’s why Cantina tequila has dedicated an entire day of the week to taco appreciation. Single tacos go for only R29, mix and match different styles and fillings. With so many taco options, from Flame-Grilled Chicken with Sesame Mayo to…
The 9th of April is one of our favourite days of the year! If you don’t know why, we’ll shout it from the rooftops: It’s International Gin & Tonic Day! To celebrate this wonderful occasion, we thought we’d inspire you with four incredible gin & tonic recipes that will impress your friends and elevate your…
Situated in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate is the perfect spot to celebrate mother’s day with a decadent high tea. This menu was only available in 2018! The wine estate has prepared a sumptuous high tea menu for the occasion and will be inviting guests to arrive between 10 am and 12…
Did you know the term “milkshake” first appeared in 1885? Interestingly, it didn’t refer to the classic shakes we know today but rather to an adult drink containing egg and whisky! Gibson’s Gourmet Burgers and Ribs have referenced the origins of the humble shake and amped it up with a new selection of incredible adult…
Saturday, 5th of May! Wanting to expand your Italian cooking repertoire? This weekend Ginger & Lime are providing the perfect opportunity for just that with another exciting cooking course. Chef Andrea Volpe of Pesce Azzuro, Woodstock’s trendy Italian seafood bistro, will host an Authentic Italian and Seafood cooking class.The chef focuses on sharing his knowledge…
Big wines with big heart During harvest (and every other season in the cellar) Boschendal focuses on creating wines that are savoured by their committed winos, while also catering to newly-introduced wine lovers with complex wines that are easily enjoyed. This is evident, not only through the quality of wine produced (think “1685 Chardonnay”), but also…
Now’s the time to beat the rush and book your seat at the fabulous Delheim Jazz and Cheese Fondues. Held every year for over a decade, the lingering lunchtime event’s cosy delights offer the perfect remedy to cold and rainy winter blues. Escape the cold with a warm-hearted feast at famous Stellenbosch estate The Jazz…
BENGUELA COVE IN AN “OYSTER” SHELL Benguela Cove Wine Estate, outside Hermanus is a red hot destination for wine lovers and foodies. Don’t miss out on our new Wine & Oyster Pairing launching this weekend, 30 March 2018 priced @ R175 pp. This includes four oysters prepared in four different ways to match the intrinsic…
Mathew Mole fan? Don’t miss the chance to catch one of South Africa’s most renowned young musicians perform the songs that gained him international acclaim at the Franschhoek Cellar. After last year’s hugely popular Matthew Mole show, the musician has been welcomed back to perform for a lucky few. An intimate show in a relaxed…
A new cider has been produced by De Grendel Wine Estate just in time to celebrate the beginning of autumn. The premium cider is made in limited quantities with freshly pressed apples from Elgin, one of South Africa’s foremost apple growing regions. With four generations rooted in apples, it is a natural progression for the wine…
The Autumn edition of the Restaurant Week South Africa 2018 is in full swing. For the first time in its history more than 100 restaurants have already signed up! It looks like Restaurant Week is going to continue its successful streak and follow its successors in the US, Europe and Asia. This year’s first edition…
A classic G&T is deliciously simple. Reinventing this drink can be incredibly fun. Gin is made from a neutral based spirit, which is given its characteristic flavour by adding botanicals during the distillation process. While juniper – genièvre in French, from which gin receives its name – is always the most prominent flavour, you’ll find…
