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Social Dining has a new friend! Chef patron Julia Hattingh has recently opened Reverie Social Table: a proudly South African table d’hôte style eatery located in the quirky neighbourhood of Observatory in Cape Town. The focus is solely on social dining, where guests are invited to sit around a 18-seater table and enjoy a five […] More
Living in South Africa is by no means cheap but, if you are looking to relocate to one of the provinces, knowing what’s involved is always a great first step. There are many factors to consider when deciding to move to a different city, some of which include the quality of life you would like […] More
Van Loveren Family Vineyards is not just popular for its wine or the famous four cousins of the eponymous wine who head the company, but also for the innovative ways it creatively reacts to the market. The Van Loveren brand – the estate’s oldest wine trademark – this year celebrates 35-years of excellence with a […] More
Have you booked a lunch venue yet for Christmas Day? Why not enjoy a wonderful picnic on the yard at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate. Part of the Paarl wine route, the estate nestles between two valleys at the foot of the majestic Paarl Mountain, just 45 minutes from the city of Cape Town. The natural beauty of the […] More
I was invited to try the Signature Snack Platter at The Glasshouse last week. Located in the Cape Milner Hotel, the restaurant features an amazing transparent glass ceiling – hence the name. Sophisticated and modern, the venue offers a lovely atmosphere to enjoy a drink at the bar or an intimate dinner with family, friends […] More
The Klink Awards are back! We are such a huge fan of these awards so it’s always a pleasure when we get asked to help spread the word. It’s South Africa’s only consumer-generated wine tourism competition, and this year it’s bigger than ever with 77 nominees across 17 different categories! Votes can be cast for 10-weeks until […] More
Catering to those who have a palate for honest French cuisine served in a relaxed style that more than lives up the European principle of joie de vivre, Frère’s offers its loyal customers the chance to eat with friends and family, laugh & enjoy. The bistro has recently opened it’s doors for breakfast as well […] More
Have some fun this Halloween with an unusual and tongue-in-cheek wine and sugary treats pairing. After all the kids aren’t the only ones that should be enjoying trick or treat. The pairing of four wines all paired with devilishly delicious eats is offered from 1 until 31 October at the Durbanville Hills cellar. Durbanville Hills […] More
Drawing her inspiration from her favourite flavours and dishes, chef Louisa Greeff has created an exciting new summer menu for the Durbanville Hills Restaurant. Summer is the season I love best for all the young new greens and vegetables that are available and the lightness of the dishes that are in my view most in […] More
Take part in one of the courses at Ginger & Lime offered during October. Denise Levy invites you to share this experience in whatever way you want to. You can get as involved as you wish in the preparation and cooking of the meal or just top up the wine glasses and just watch. The […] More
Small enough to tailor-make your meal (with advance notice) and big enough to service any function, Frère’s Bistro brings Paris to the Mother City. Catering to those who have a palate for honest French cuisine served in a relaxed style that more than lives up the European principle of joie de vivre, Frère’s offers its […] More
Lewis Gordon is the head chef at BREAD Cafe, a cafe, deli and boulangerie in Cape Town’s trendy Woodstock district. Lewis has had a blistering start to his cooking career – since graduating from the College of Cape Town in 2007, he has worked at renowned local restaurants Manolo, Nova, Myoga and Reubens. He once […] More