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Edit: This blog post has been updated to reflect the current prices. The menu may vary depending on availability of ingredients. (17/01/16) Executive Chef Christo Pretorius at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa has introduced two unique tasting menus to cater for vegetarians and for seafood fans. Using only the very best quality local fresh […] More
Celebrating their decade in the heart of South African Wine Country, The Restaurant at Grande Provence in Franschhoek has released a creative, seasonal menu for summer. Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst, has been at the helm of The Restaurant since 2012, draws inspiration from the precision of French cuisine, combined with the bold flavours of Asia. […] More
South Africa’s premier beach club and restaurant, Shimmy Beach Club, has launched its simple yet sexy summer menu, by Executive Chef, Adrian Cook. Introducing a lighter and sexier taste and look, its revamped menu complements its world-class status as an ultimate beach experience at a restaurant that seats 300 people. We consider how food makes […] More
The Eatery Woodfired Grill brings a fresh new dining experience to South Africans. The owner’s aim is to create a local restaurant where you will be warmly welcomed time and again and enjoy great food and great value. You can save on alcohol as the restaurant is fully UNlicensed. This means we run a BYOB […] More
Signal Gun Wines have recently launched their very own Wine Club, where members will receive great benefits on their favourite Signal Gun wines. Signal Gun Wine Club Benefits 10% discount at Ke Monate Restaurant 10% discount at the Cellar Door 10% on Game Drives Free Wine Tasting for up to 4 people Exclusive Invites & […] More
Already regarded as a gem of the Stellenbosch Winelands, Lanzerac Hotel & Spa has received the sought after Diamond Award for its impressive winelist at this year’s Diners Club Winelist Awards. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony held at the Shimmy Beach Club on 13 October. The purpose of the competition is not […] More
Hamburgers, fries and shakes served up by our waitresses in poodle skirts and ponytails, Franky’s Diner couldn’t be more ’50s. With some hound-dog music in the background while our customers sit on red vinyl stools at the counter or snuggle up in a back booth. Franky’s Diner is a trip back in time to those […] More
Cuvée, Simonsig Estate’s signature restaurant, will have you captivated with its quirky mix of nostalgia and Cape Dutch modernism. Enjoy genuine hospitality and uncomplicated dishes with a sustainable conscience from Simonsig’s locally inspired, seasonal menu, either inside or on the terrace, with a perfect view of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain. The Stellenbosch Winelands has a […] More
Last week Wednesday, we were invited to the launch of the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront’s state-of-the-art Meetings & Events facilities which proved to be a great success. R10-million in improvements across the hotel, the event spotlighted their recent winter refurbishments. As we entered the hotel, we were already presented with some of the new hotel’s interior […] More
Celebrity Chef Series 2014 enters its second month with a throwback to 2010 when super chef and founder of The Food Design Agency in Johannesburg, Jodi-Ann Pearton, first took part in this Col’Cacchio pizzeria gourmet charity challenge. Her 2014 Basil McBeefy pizza is an expression of her #FoodWithaStory culinary roots. She recalls fond memories of […] More
The natural splendour of the Paarl Valley lies before you, the Paarl and Drakenstein Mountains, and vineyards of the Laborie Wine Estate abound. An incredible vista that surely makes this tasting room one of the most picturesque facilities of its kind and regarded as one of the most scenic tasting venues in the Cape Winelands. […] More
Join Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek for top Italian fashion brand, MaxMara, on Saturday 15 November 2014. See the latest lines from MaxMara’s 2015 Summer Collection, while enjoying three courses designed by Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst, paired with award-winning Grande Provence wines. Exclusive items from the collection will be available for purchase on the night. Tickets […] More