Wine, chocolate, sushi – what more do you need?

IN my defence, I hadn’t had sushi for several months; yes, shocking I know. So when we got to Glenwood in Franschhoek for lunch, I’m not even ashamed to say I pigged out. Glenwood serves gourmet sushi from Wednesdays to Sundays in the daytime only, but will be closed for July. That’s the thing with […]

Warm up at Spice Route Destination’s cosy restaurants

SPICE Route Destination invites visitors to embrace the winter season with an enchanting culinary experience at its picturesque destination on Paarl Mountain. Known for its natural beauty, charm, and talented artisans, Spice Route captivates guests with awe-inspiring views of the Paarl winelands. This winter, its cosy restaurants offer an inviting atmosphere to indulge in mouthwatering […]

Granddaughters’ names for reserve range of Sutherland wines

THE unique traits of granddaughters have helped Gyles Webb to name the new reserve range of Sutherland icon wines – Anna… Emily… Lisa… Sarah: The patient, the feisty, the curious, and the playful – are the four new iconic reserve wines from Webb’s cool-climate Sutherland Vineyards in Elgin, named after his four granddaughters, with the wines […]

Backsberg continues to pioneer carbon neutral wine farming

BACKSBERG Family Wines, a winery with a rich heritage spanning over a century, remains steadfast in its philosophy of providing world class wines while prioritising sustainable practices. As South Africa’s first certified carbon-neutral winery since 2006, Backsberg prides itself in constantly extending the utmost care for its employees, products, land, and the broader community. In […]

Celebrate Bastille Day and all things French in Franschhoek

THE Franschhoek Wine Valley is set to be a hive of activity and French flair on July 15 and 16, celebrating Bastille Day (July 14) with a weekend of indulgent food and the renowned fine wines of the region. Don your berets and all things red, white, and blue as you revel in the French […]

MasterChef Australia season 15 to premiere on M-Net this Friday

M-NET Channel 101, the home to the popular MasterChef franchise is proud to bring viewers the sweetest treat with the highly anticipated new season of MasterChef Australia, set to premiere on the channel this Friday, 30 June at 6 pm and thereafter will broadcast every Monday to Friday in the same timeslot. Season 15 will introduce […]

Taste Tannie Maria’s recipes for love…and murder

IN a whirl of social events and functions there is one invitation that always stands out from the rest: when the pleasure of your company is requested by chef Mynhardt Joubert at KWV’s Cathedral Cellar. It’s a guarantee of gorgeous decor, delicious food, exceptional wine pairings, and a guest list on which you are honoured […]

Karen Zoid unplugged at Theatre On The Bay

CAPETONIANS will have the opportunity this week to experience the raw and soulful sounds of legendary South African rocker Karen Zoid, with guitarist Henry Steel, in an unforgettable unplugged performance. Stripped down to the essence of their music, it’s an absolute must-see at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre On The Bay from 27 June to 1 July, […]

Whitley Neill gin and chocolate – a match made in heaven 

IF you thought gin and chocolate didn’t pair well, think again. The famous brandy Alexander – crème de cacao, and cream – can be made with gin which is equally as delicious as the traditional brandy. Why?  Its highly adaptable flavour makes it the perfect infusion. Also, the use of botanicals like liquorice roots, lemon […]

Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night at the Masque

SHAKESPEARE’S popular romantic comedy Twelfth Night will help warm up your winter; it will be performed for a limited run from 5 to 15 July at The Masque in Muizenberg.  Twelfth Night is one of the bard’s most classic comedies, featuring a cross-dressing love triangle, a wise-cracking fool, drunken shenanigans and a pair of yellow cross-gartered […]