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Much loved Cape-based restaurant chain, the Hussar Grill, has been bought by the Spur Corporation for a whopping R35 million. IN CASH. You may wonder how many restaurants would cost you R35mil. 30? 20? 10? Nope, 6. Spur Corporation chief executive officer, Pierre van Tonder, said the acquisition gives the group exposure to an upmarket specialist […] More
If you are still struggling to find a great gift idea, then Cassis Paris are making life easier for you – whether it’s for staff, customers or friends & family, these gift boxes will be received with a smile. Macaron gift boxes, savoury petits fours and sweet petits fours have been made available to purchase […] More
Summer days are made to be spent outdoors with friends, sipping on a chilled drink and slow cooking your meal. Well, Peddlars on the Bend has taken the cooking off your hands. Join them in the garden every Saturday where their Chefs will be firing up the braai and whipping up some delicious braaikos for […] More
Following his recent appointment as Executive Chef at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Cape Town, Christo Pretorius (27) has officially launched a fresh new summer menu, full of creative flair and bursting with flavour. His new summer menu features fresh, seasonal produce, with a focus on top quality local ingredients. Starters include two […] More
The uptake of the modern brandy cocktail continues apace with that unstoppable juggernaut, the Urban Brandy Cocktail Route, now proudly announcing its national expansion. Defined as the ‘ultimate cocktail route’, the route presents the perfect opportunity to appreciate one of SA’s top-selling spirits in its more contemporary cocktail form, and places this iconic local elixir […] More
Another spectacular day was held in Cape Town as the inaugural R2 million Lanzerac Ready to Run Stakes presented by Cape Thoroughbred Sales (CTS) bolstered the Western Cape’s horse racing season at Kenilworth Racecourse. This prestigious event, which is the only and richest Ready To Run Sales Race in the Western Cape, has officially been […] More
On Friday, 08 November, the Platter’s South African Wine Guide awarded Nitida’s Coronata Integration 2012 with the highest honour of five stars for a second consecutive year. Deemed a multifaceted fusion of fennel, fig, lime and shortbread by the 34 edition of the guide, the Coronata Integration 2012 is a unique combination of a crisp […] More
Last week we told you all about the concept of The Entertainer and mentioned that they were launching an app! Well, the app has been launched and it is amazing. So amazing that I am going to bullet-point it for maximum effect. The Entertainer App: Gives you free incentive offereings in November & December, so […] More
The Malan family of Simonsig Estate, recognised for their innovative spirit, have set a new benchmark for the South African wine industry with the first ever 5-Star rating for a Roussanne from Platter’s South African Wine Guide. Crafted exclusively for the 2013 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction by Simonsig Cellarmaster Johan Malan, the CWG The […] More
This year is HQ is one of 30 bespoke South African venues that have been handpicked to take part in WORLDCLASS 2014. HQ restaurant-cum-bar, is famous for a pared down menu of sirloin steak, thin cut chips and a crisp starter salad. Situated in Cape Town’s historic Heritage Square, HQ has now added a destination […] More
The V&A Market on the Wharf will be hosting their inaugural Christmas Market on 13 December. The market will open as usual at 9:30 and will stay open until late. Kids – bring your torches! Come and celebrate’ Christmas Around The World’ with specially prepared, delicious Christmas themed food from the vendors. In the spirit of giving, the […] More
If there is one thing you may have gathered about me over the last few years, I have a major crush on La Mouette. And once again they have managed to seduce me. Introducing the Summer Seafood Tasting Menu. *woot woot! The crowd goes wild* Available ’til the end of December, excluding Christmas and New Year, it’s […] More