IT was during breakfast on the first morning at Canvas Collection Africa when I asked what was for lunch that it occurred to me the level of luxury of an experience can be gauged by the significance and frequency of the feeding. I’ve not been on a cruise – something about not being able to […]
BROOKDALE ESTATE outside Paarl has announced the launch date of its new restaurant, The Bistro at Brookdale, which will open its doors on Wednesday, 1 February. It will be open for lunch from Tuesdays to Sundays, with dinner served on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Bistro at Brookdale promises a relaxed, contemporary Paarl winelands dining […]
ROKU Japanese Gin is a handcrafted gin made with six distinct Japanese botanicals. These high-quality botanicals, harvested from Japan’s best growing areas each season, include sencha and gyokuro teas for summer, as well as the sakura (cherry blossom) flower and leaf for spring. Sansho pepper, which represents the winter botanical, adds a unique taste to the […]
THE year 1986 was…wild. And not just because Delheim’s Ou Jong (Old Youngster) vineyard – the one that realised its famed Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc – was planted then. Indeed, the Stellenbosch winery has just released its latest vintage, the first since achieving official Heritage Vineyard status. The special seal and serial number the bottle […]
RENOWNED for its cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Creation Wine celebrates its 21st anniversary in February. The first grapes were harvested in 2006, and the tasting room was completed in 2008. Glorious wines and exceptional food pairings have consistently earned Creation a place among the best vineyards in the world. Ceaseless innovation is a way of life at […]
MUSHROOMS are trending on the health and wellness charts for 2023, and powering this is the continued global shift towards eating more sustainably. The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association is delighted the growing demand for vegan and plant-based meat alternatives is showcasing mushrooms as being among the most desirable meat substitutes. Not only does their […]
GET ready to swoon over The Galileo Open Air Cinema, in proud association with Santam, as they bring a world-class outdoor movie experience to both the mother city and the magnificent winelands for Valentine’s week. The exquisite Nooitgedacht Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, with its rolling vineyards, mountain vistas and expansive lawns, shaded by century-old oak trees, provides the perfect backdrop to […]
A SENSE of place is the best description as you step into Paserene’s migratory swallow nest-inspired tasting lounge in the beautiful Franschhoek Wine Valley. Derived from the Latin word passeriformes which refers to the largest order of birds classified by their perching habits, not only is Paserene home to an impressive portfolio of elegant and crafted […]
AS if we need it to be hotter. It’s no secret I am not a fan of summer, ugh, and therefore I have no shame in staying indoors, out of the sun, watching series. It’s a beautiful day? Sure it is. Close the damn curtains and pretend it isn’t there. Here are some of my […]
AFTER a sold out run at the Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town in June 2022 and a phenomenal season in Johannesburg in November, Come Together is back. Come Together – The Beatles Covered/Uncovered, is an exuberant, energetic, and entertaining dance production presented by the Cape Town based performing arts academy LAMTA (The Luitingh […]