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La Cuccina could be described as the friendly, warm and vibrant heart of Hout Bay. This is the place where locals meet. In Hout Bay everyone knows La Cuccina’s easy-going, sociable & helpful host Ian & his friendly staff who do things a little differently: The way things were done when we all had a…
Stir Crazy Cooking School offers a range of cooking courses specifically designed to appeal to cooks of all abilities – from complete novices to experienced chefs alike. Each cooking course is undertaken in a relaxed and informal environment, but with clear emphasis on superb quality and practical advice. Our classes are intimate and interactive and new…
RGHS is partnering with Barristers Restaurant in Newlands to host a series of fundraising social evenings aimed at getting the school community together to relax, enjoy some great food & wine and raise funds for various projects. Their first social will take place on Saturday, the 8th of June in the Tudor Room at Barristers…
The nationwide quest to identify the country’s best steakhouse has come to an exciting conclusion with the announcement of the inaugural winner and 2013 Steakhouse Champion of South Africa on the 8th May – and the winner is: The Local Grill in Parktown North. Convenor JP Rossouw: “The Top Three Steakhouses were all excellent in…
Simonsig Estate has upped the stakes by clinching a Gold medal for its Bordeaux-style red, the Tiara 2009 at the 20th Concours Mondial de Bruxelle. Proudly wearing the crown as this family owned estate’s flagship red wine for over two decades, the Tiara 2009 competed against 8 200 wines and spirits from 50 producer countries…
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Headquarters (HQ) new comedy night! Wednesday 05 June 2013 the sophisticated urban hotspot will host a night of good food, good spirits and plenty of giggles. The elegant steakhouse-come-bar have made no bones about the fact they offer the best steak experience in town; and now they’ve added tickling your funny…
Focussing on what the Cape offers both locals and tourists, Signal Restaurant Manager Martin Drotsky, has placed a unique twist on the series: “I wanted to choose estates with real heritage, unique placement and a passion to break the mould going forward. I truly believe that all the featured estates within this series contain these elements….
This May on the last Thursday of the month (30 May) like every last Thursday of every month, Keenwa are hosting their wine pairing. This time 2 wine farms from Paarl have been invited, both from Paarl: Stone Ridge & Black Pearl. Please come and join, it’s always a fun night! Directions to Keenwa 50…
If you are in the mood for something a little bit different, head off to the Tjing Tjing “Exchange” on Tuesday 28 May. Designers, artists, photographers and more will collide to show off their skills, their products and take you on a creative journey like no other. There is also a stunning menu on offer…
Thursday, the 30th of May More food price hikes loom South Africans have been warned: brace yourselves for even more food price hikes in coming months.[read more] 5 Tips for Wine Rookies! Don’t know much about wine? Don’t fear! Here’s 5 tips for revitalizing your personal wine program or becoming a better drinker.[read more] 13-Year-Fugitive, Finally Caught…
If you aren’t sure yet where to watch the Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund , look no further than Gourmet Boerie on Kloof Street. Their usual Saturday Boerie Special will also be available: 330ml beer, a gourmet boerie + chips for only R55. Get stuck in! Directions to Gourmet Boerie Shop…
Skybok creates video profiles on local restaurants, theatres, coffee shops, hotels, wine estates & various points of interest. Pictures on a brochure can be misleading; but Skybok’s video presentation offers an insightful level of immersion to truly see what an establishment is all about. We will feature a few of their videos during the upcoming…
