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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
Launched in Dubai in 2001, The Entertainer has been saving people money with a huge range of two-for-one offers in a number of different countries. The book and app were introduced to South Africa four years ago in Cape Town with Jo’burg and Durban following suit a couple of years afterwards. For those that have […] More
As HQ are always up for a fun night of delicious food, wine and entertainment, here they go again. And no, it’s not a typo. #finewining is the name of the new series of events hosted by HQ restaurant and some of Cape Town’s most luxurious wine estates. First up, is Diemersdal Wine Estate, with live […] More
A lot of foodie companies are very same same. They do the same thing under a different name, at a relatively similar price. And they normally don’t last long. So, when I heard about ANOTHER meal delivery company that popped up in cape Town, called Meals Direct, I wasn’t too excited. BUT I WAS WRONG! Meals […] More
If you’re a food and wine lover, then get excited. The Grande Provence Wine & Dine Collaboration dinners kick off in April. These dinners are hosted on one Friday evening per month at The Restaurant. Each will focus on a particular wine theme to showcase the best of Grande Provence and other divine wineries showcasing […] More
New season, new food. It’s time for the 2015 Autumn Tasting Menu at La Mouette. And my word, that Chef Henry and team are showing off. It not just what’s seasonal, and delicious – but it FEELS like winter. When I read this menu, I actually wanted to go and put on a beanie, boots and […] More