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As the year winds down, it’s time to trade spreadsheets for sundowners and boardrooms for braais — and Waterval Country Lodge is serving up the perfect backdrop for your year-end function. Tucked away in the scenic heart of Tulbagh, this all-in-one venue blends natural beauty, relaxed luxury, and event-ready practicality. Whether you’re planning a laid-back…
When Truth Coffee Roasting calls something the rarest coffee on Earth, they mean it. And this time, they’ve gone even deeper — introducing a release that doesn’t just celebrate rarity, it triples it. Limited Edition Racemosa is back, and it’s unlike anything else in the coffee world. Not just rare — wildly rare. Not arabica….
Spring is in the air, and De Grendel Wines is bottling the season with the second edition of its Cellar Selection Spring Wine Box—a carefully curated celebration of freshness, elegance, and the joy of warmer days. This isn’t just another seasonal box—it’s a hand-picked collection of twelve exceptional wines, each chosen to match the brightness…
Some coffees are made for sipping slowly under soft café lighting. Others? They’re roasted for the brave. And Truth Coffee’s latest Deep, Dark & Twisted blend is unapologetically the latter. For those who like their mornings strong, their opinions stronger, and their coffee even stronger than that, this blend doesn’t whisper — it growls. The…
For couples craving an evening of refined romance and delicious decadence, Pigalle in Green Point sets the standard. From its sultry lighting and plush décor to the swoon‑worthy menu and live jazz, it’s exactly the kind of place where both hearts and palates get swept off their feet. A date night at Pigalle is nothing…
Looking for a function venue that delivers on elegance, space, and unforgettable flair? Enter Pigalle—Green Point’s grande dame of dining and entertainment. It’s where sultry sophistication meets spacious versatility, ready to host everything from a dazzling year-end celebration to a milestone birthday or corporate soirée that actually feels worth attending. Pigalle’s main dining room is…
Here’s a little secret that’s too good not to share: Simonsig Family Vineyards has taken the classic tasting experience and given it a bold, bubbly twist. A daily experience where your glass gets filled, your creativity gets sparked, and you walk away with more than just wine knowledge… you leave with your own custom-painted bottle…
Perched on the first floor of the historic Queens Hotel at the V&A Waterfront, Queens Whisky and Cocktail Lounge is Cape Town’s go-to destination for crafted cocktails and timeless whisky moments. And as Women’s Month comes to an end, Queens raises a toast to the women who inspire, empower, and redefine tradition- much like the…
Vergenoegd Löw is showing what a dash of limestone can do for Malbec, with the heritage Stellenbosch estate’s prestige 2023 Family Collection Malbec ranked top of its class at this year’s SA Terroir Wine Awards. Winemaker Vusi Dalicuba (31), who is being mentored by Abri Beeslaar, a three-time winner of the International Wine & Spirit…
If variety is the spice of life, then Cozco Mediterranean Cuisine in Sea Point is the whole spice rack. Their mezze menu is a full-on flavour festival, dishing up small plates with seriously big personality. Nestled just a stroll from the Sea Point Promenade, Cozco brings that warm, coastal Mediterranean energy straight to Cape Town…
Tucked away in the Durbanville Wine Valley, Tables at Nitida proves that vineyard views and serious flavour make a winning lunch combo. Their midday menu, served from 12 pm daily, is the kind of lineup that makes choosing just one dish a happy dilemma. Lighter Doesn’t Mean Boring For those who want something satisfying but…
Get ready, Cape Town! RocoMamas, the iconic smash burger brand famed for its bold flavours and vibrant urban spirit, has just launched its latest restaurant on Long Street! Having opened on the 7th of August, this halaal store opening was perfectly timed to coincide with the city’s celebrated First Thursdays, a night dedicated to the…
