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HQ in Cape Town’s bustling CBD may be famous for their pared down menu of a crisp salad starter, sirloin and bottomless thin-cut fries, yet there has been much talk as of late about the generous selection of tapas on the menu. In the bar area, mezzanine & courtyard tuck into cubes of sirloin with…
Simonsig Estate, one of Stellenbosch’s pioneering wine farms, scored a red and white wine Gold at this year’s Mundus Vini Wine Competition held in Germany. The Simonsig Tiara 2010, a red Bordeaux-style blend, and the Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2014 were awarded Gold medals at this prestigious international wine show. Organised annually by the German publishing…
Last month, Col’Cacchio invited us to have a behind-the-scenes look at their headquarters in Cape Town. I’ve always been a very big fan of Col’Cacchio Pizzeria and I have to say that this experience made fall in love with them even more. You might just see them as the place that makes really really really…
I was invited to have a preview of the new menu that is currently being laucnhed at all moyo restaurants nationwide. We were presented with several dishes from their new menu which included everything from Mopane worms for starters, crocodile tail pies as a main and something more traditional but South African for dessert. But…
ON19, Cape Town’s newest chic restaurant perched on the 19th floor in the Westin Hotel precinct, today opened its doors following a R1.1 million revamp that saw the restaurant adopt its new name and a completely new persona. Formerly known as the Executive Club Restaurant, the new ON19 restaurant is located on Cape Towns renowned…
Spring has finally sprung! It’s that time of the year when all we do is daydream about being outside and enjoying all the goodness the sun brings! Laborie Wine Farm is so excited about spring that they have decided to celebrate it with all their loyal fans! Create your own virtual Laborie picnic basket by…
So, which is your favourite funky shake / milkshakes in Cape Town? Franky’s Diner – a 50s style diner located in Sea Point – has just launched a brand new Milkshake menu with some pretty awesome combinations. Milkshakes in Cape Town Raspberry Swirl / Mango Monkey / Passion Fruit / Watermelon / Perky Peach / Iced…
The 2nd top 10 award in under two weeks. At the inaugural Standard Bank Top 10 Chenin Blanc Challenge held on 27 August, pioneering Stellenbosch wine estate won one of the 10 awards handed to South Africa’s best Chenin Blanc wines – just a few days after Simonsig once again secured an Absa Top 10…
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? Would we lie to you? No, it’s all true because Royal Dansk Cookies – the Original Danish Luxury Cookies – have now introduced a delectable new cookie to South Africa. The Cappuccino & Chocolate Chip Cookies are available at Checkers nationally from xx September 2014. The 125g pack will retail…
A few weeks ago I was sent a very tasty box of ZZ2 speciality tomatoes. While the words Romanita, Bacio and Rigoletto didn’t have much of a meaning for me before. Now, I know that these are red, roundish, quite small and all grow in South Africa. All equally tasty, saucy and juicy! These tomatoes (or…
Join Belthazar this year for a classy end of year function where you can choose from over 700 wines with 250 available per glass. Quality house wines at fantastic prices can be ordered as well. Food-wise, a wide range of different menus are available including halaal-friendly options. With so many options, you are bound to…
A while ago we went to review The White Room at Dear Me Food World for their 10 course fine dining food and wine pairing. And I have to say, it was one of the most incredible experiences that I’ve had to date. Interesting, exciting, innovative and FUN – the White Room menu has been…
