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Look at how much The Mount Nelson cares about whether you think their food is old fashioned: That’s not a lot of care. Why? Because they know what they’re doing and they’re good at it. Plus, they do serve all the modern bits and bobs that diners could be looking for, both at Oasis […] More
Calling all Vegetarians! If you are looking to try out a new restaurant during your lunch break, Addis in Cape should definitely be on your list. The restaurant provides you with a unique dining experience right in the heart of Cape Town. The owners strive to showcase Ethiopia’s rich history and traditions and have gone […] More
Franschhoek is coming to Cape Town as Grande Provence Executive Chef and Reuben Riffel invite you to dinner. This is a pairing not to be missed as Grande Provence Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst joins forces with Chef Reuben Riffel in Cape Town on Thursday, 25 June as part of the popular Reuben Invites 2015 series. Hosted […] More
I’m not a big fan of toursity things. I often find that whatever it is has been simplified and flavoured-down to please them foreign palates and generally, it’s a big, fat rip-off for South Africans. So when we were invited to try the Set Menu at Gold Restaurant, I won’t lie – I wasn’t thrilled. But […] More
The first Fine Wining went down a treat, and now it is time for round two. You can expect a mellow, elegant atmosphere brought to life by smooth jazz tunes of Ricky Botsis. And to eat? Well, an aperitif to get you going, followed by three iconic HQ courses, paired with a selection of Ken Forrester Wines. […] More
I can’t believe that La Mouette has turned 5. It was one of the first restaurants I ever reviewed when we started this whole blogging thang, and it has been a joy to watch it grow from strength to strength. Last week I went to the big reveal of La Mouette’s 5th birthday refurb. I […] More
Vegetarians, avert your eyes. Actually, just close this page immediately… Have you done it yet? Come on now. No, really. … .. Well if you haven’t, it’s your own fault. This is all about MEAT, GLORIOUS MEAT. When I received the invite to The Butcher Shop and Grill, I had to play it cool. But […] More
Andrea Freeborough, who has been at the helm of Die Bergkelder in Stellenbosch since 2005, says that Mother’s Day means family time, especially now that the harvest is over. And one of her families favourite dishes is a Chicken Curry recipe she adapted from well-known South African satirist, Pieter Dirk Uys. The award winning Fleur du Cap […] More
In SA, the restaurant industry is booming. Despite a nationwide slowdown in consumer spending, restaurants saw an impressive 10.8% rise in overall income last year. The trouble is, very few hospitality professionals have the functional competencies and theoretical knowledge you need to successfully manage a restaurant today. UCT and GetSmarter have teamed up to address this industry […] More
A new month, a new dinner and cooking class from Chef Matt Manning. I’m gonna rewind a little in case you don’t know what One Ingredient is. This unique dining experience showcases the versatility of one carefully chosen ingredient over all four courses of the evening. After Matt gives a demonstration of each course, guests […] More
What’s better than watching a movie? Watching a movie at an open-air cinema. What’s better than watching a movie at an open-air cinema? Watching a movie at an open-air cinema with a picnic. What’s better than watching a movie at an open-air cinema with a picnic? Watching a movie at an open-air cinema with a […] More
Music festivals, wine festivals, chocolate festivals, and poetry festivals may be some people’s kinda thing, but for me, there is only one festival I need to be happy. CHEESE. And you can expect cheese. for. days. at the SA Cheese Festival taking place from 25 – 27 June at Sandringham Farm, Stellenbosch. Who better to […] More