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The Col’Cacchio new Summer menu, sees crunchy salads, healthy and fresh pizzas, and a tangy new dessert added to the Italian-inspired franchise known for its thin-base wood-fired pizzas. Col’Cacchio were one of the first in the market to introduce carb-conscious options for pizza, salad and pasta, and now also offer gluten-free and vegan alternatives, plus the…
Southern Fried Chicken opened its doors early last year and has become a quick favourite on Long Street especially during lunch hours and after-work take-aways. The taste of the chicken is what keeps people coming back and the secret all lies in one simple aspect of the cooking process. Instead of traditional cooking methods, the…
Take your tastebuds on a sensory journey at the gourmet Wine & Dine Fridays at Simonsig. Select from a mouth-watering range of pairings such as tempura prawns served with pineapple salsa and Simonsig Sauvignon Blanc 2017, or line fish served with lemon crushed potatoes, crispy capers, beurre noisette sauce and Simonsig Roussanne 2014. Don’t forget…
Perched on the 23rd-floor, Top of The Ritz – the only revolving restaurant in the Western Cape – has long been a destination-restaurant in the Mother City; a place to pop the question and mark milestones. After a dramatic rejuvenation, and with an innovative new menu on offer, the restaurant is set to reclaim its title as one of…
Kick back, relax and laugh your pants off (not really) as Stuart Taylor launches 2018’s first comedy night at Spier. You’ll be giggling on the lawn, under the stars, so why not add a gourmet picnic basket and a bottle of Spier Signature wine all for just R550, perfect to share between 2. Whether it’s a romantic…
Check out the line up for January Live Music at the Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay! This is one of my favourite markets, as there is a wide array of food, drinks, clothing, accessories and other cool stuff for your life and home. Plus, you can go “around the world” and get a plate…
Soak up the summer sun and sip on your fave cocktail at the Daily Happy Hour at the President Hotel. This ever so lovely hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, boasts the most beautiful views and fancy shmancy ambiance, to get you feeling that #PresidentialLifestyle. Happy Hour is every day, yeah, that’s right, every day from…
Gin and tonic is one of my summer holiday essentials. So when the vakansie is over, and we all start living for the weekend, it’s good to know that there are restaurants who have your back 😉 Gin Fridays at Burger Lobster on Buitengracht Street start at 4pm ’til late, and each feature a different…
The latest health craze is hitting CTFM just in time for summer! You’ve probably seen poke bowls on social media, overheard the buzz, or seen them on menus IRL. (Psst … it’s pronounced “POH-keh.”). In Cape Town, poke shops are popping up faster than ever… so what is this food trend, anyway — and what’s…
Aubergine has been delighting diners with classical fine dining since 1996 from its beautiful historical home in the Gardens area. Relax in a warm, sophisticated setting and let Chef Harald Bresselschmidt’s masterful combinations delight your senses. Specialising in food and wine pairing, Aubergine boasts a remarkable cellar including carefully selected local and international wines as…
Backsberg Picnic Concert Series set to once again rock the Paarl Valley in Feb/March 2018 Backsberg Wine Estate has released the lineup for their much anticipated 2018 Picnic Concert Series taking place every Sunday from 18 February to 18 March. The bands this year are Spoegwolf (18 February), Valiant Swart Trio (25 February), Manouche (4…
For a very special occasion! Having just won the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, best fine dining restaurant at the Klink Awards and receiving accolades at the 2016 Word Luxury Restaurant Awards, we thought we would highlight the highly praised 7 course food & wine pairing dinner menu at De Grendel Restaurant. While not cheap, 7 incredible…
