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Simonsig cellar master Johan Malan took top-honours at this year’s Wine-of-the-Month Club Winemaker Awards in being named Winemaker of the Year. At the annual awards function held last week, Simonsig Estate won 11 awards for a diverse range of wines that had been selected as top-scorers over the past year by the Wine-of-the-Month’s judging panel….

Dolce Bakery is a small Patisserie and Confectionary in Observatory, Cape Town with a big heart for sweet delights and a big passion for quality. Dolce bakery supplies the hospitality industry as well as caters directly to the end consumer. A big favourite are their well-known Lindt brownies, but they also offer an assortment of…

One Ingredient, by Matt Manning, is a unique dining experience where one ingredient (obviously) is used in all four courses. After a demonstration of each course, guests then re-create two of the courses, before taking their dish through to the dining room to be enjoyed with a carefully selected wine. The inspiration behind One Ingredient was…

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…

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….

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…

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 &…

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…

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…

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…

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…