The Cape Winelands is one of the most beautiful regions of Cape Town boasting some of the best restaurants of the entire country as highlighted by the yearly restaurant awards. Here, we will feature the latest restaurant news from the Cape Winelands, which will include restaurant specials, events, menu launches and anything else that will strike our attention. If you own a restaurant in the Cape Winelands, please contact us so that we can feature your news as well.
On the eve of the lockdown, staff at Spier, the historic Stellenbosch wine farm, prepared boxes of food for 450 vulnerable families in surrounding communities. Just over a week later, these families again received a food box full of nutritious ingredients. The aim of these boxes are to ensure there is nourishment for those who […] More
The Val de Vie Foundation, a non-profit organisation that supports people in under resourced communities in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, is collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thousands of people in the Valley are unable to work, have lost their jobs or can’t get to feeding schemes during […] More
Spier’s commitment to ethical business was recognised with a Gold award at the 2020 Inspirational Africa Responsible Tourism Awards Spier, the historic Stellenbosch wine farm, has won Gold in the Responsible Business category at the 2020 Inspirational Africa Responsible Tourism Awards, it was revealed by WTM Africa in early April. The awards evaluated previous winners […] More
Mildly spiced beef mince bobotie remains a true South African classic – a favourite all across our land. Spier Wine Farm’s version is a little less sweet than usual, omitting the dried fruit and apricot jam for a more savoury result. The addition of curry leaves lends a deliciously nutty, complex flavour. Enjoy this savoury […] More
Former Spier employee, Merecia Smith, has launched South Africa’s first black-owned wine analysis laboratory. Merecia joined our farm in 1998 as a general worker and first started working in the wine analysis laboratory four years later. Her hard work and passion for accuracy saw her rise through the ranks, from being an assistant to ultimately […] More
Who ever said home meals can’t be exciting! Carlucci’s has some of the best breakfasts, lunches and dinners this side of the mountain. With mouth-watering ingredients and a natural passion for food thrown in, their chorizo breakfasts, raw juices, meat and cheese boards, cheesy pizzas and burgers are hard to find anywhere else. Order in […] More
Don’t miss out with this restaurant special in Durbanville. Carlucci’s pizza menu will set you drooling with the classic, the spicy and the fancy. With toppings like parma ham, fresh rocket, avo, brie, fig and sweet caramelised onion, as well as the classic tomato and cheesy goodness, it’s too good to pass up. And you […] More
They’re doing things a little differently over in Somerset West. 96 Winery Road is your favourite place to go to for hearty winelands cooking, right? In the current challenging times, you can still enjoy the best that the Winelands has to offer with 96 Winery Road making changes to ensure that all staff & guests […] More
Bellevue will be hosting another exciting live music event! On the 1st Friday of every month, spend the night with good friends, eating farm fresh winelands produce, sipping on a glass of something refreshing and enjoying live entertainment. At the end of the work week is there really any better way to unwind? Let’s celebrate the […] More
Light and fresh. The Franschhoek Cellar is the perfect place to spend a lazy day having a long lunch, strolling through the gardens, tasting your favourite wines or even hosting your special event against the backdrop of the charming winelands. Enjoy authentic winelands cuisine with that signature country twist. Come to Franschhoek Cellar this March […] More
Mark your diary now. Besides offering quality winelands cuisine in a variety of restaurants and some of the best bouquets this side of the Simonsberg, Franschhoek Cellar also plays host to some of the greatest local musicians! Get ready, because Francois van Coke is coming to The Franschhoek Cellar! Plan ahead to 13 June, because […] More
What is better than music and wine? The Backsberg Wine Estate Picnic Concert Series runs every Sunday for the summer months and sees the best South African talent coming together to entertain guests while they lounge in the sun. 15 March sees Easy Freak gracing the Backsberg stage. Doors open at 3pm with the opening […] More