THERE are phrases we all like to hear, and among my favourites is “welcome back”, especially when uttered at a top class establishment. This is exactly what happened when I arrived at La Petite Ferme in Franschhoek, and it makes a person feel special. I was there to see the result of four months of […]
MAKERS LANDING has introduced the next iteration of its retail food business with a pop-up restaurant concept which invites rising stars to take up residency in a bigger restaurant space, giving them an opportunity to get a taste of running a full-scale restaurant. First to take up the opportunity in the 100spm space is Emazulwini’s […]
JUST as he was familiarising himself with the lofty heights of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants with FYN, chef Peter Tempelhoff and his team at beyond at Buitenverwachting in Constantia, are proud to announce their inclusion in the prestigious 50 Best Discovery list. The online platform serves as an essential database of the top voted-for […]
THE ultimate in luxury is most probably your own signature set of dinnerware, personalised to your specifications, whether they be your favourite colours or a design featuring your family crest. Leading studio, Mervyn Gers Ceramics, has announced it has added this bespoke design service to its repertoire for discerning interior design enthusiasts and trendsetters. Says […]
OFF the beaten track, but well worth the drive and less than 60 minutes from Cape Town, you’ll find Perdeberg Cellar on the outskirts of Paarl. Home to a diverse range of wines, this is also where you’ll find Eat @ Perdeberg, serving up comfort food, country style. Experience Perdeberg hospitality in the comfort of […]
ERRIEDA du Toit and her husband Ian were seated across the table from me at last week’s celebratory luncheon at KWV’s Cathedral Cellar in Paarl. “Bianca, you’ve been around…” she said. That is not inaccurate, but in this case it was leading to a question as to whether I have ever encountered anyone who gives […]
HO, ho, ho! BritBox’s stocking is overflowing with bingeable new and exclusive British content for the holidays with just-landed seasons of popular favourites, including the final season of the global hit Doc Martin, in which our grumpy medic finds himself at a career and personal crossroads. If you loved the offbeat Professor T, the good news […]
AFRICA Capital Group (Pty) Ltd, shareholders of Aquasky sustainable bottled water, has announced the successful purchase of South Hill Vineyards in Elgin, heralding a new German investment in South Africa. “After 20 years of building South Hill Vineyards from a dilapidated farm to an amazing and successful wine tourism offering, Sandra and I felt it […]
FOLLOWING its recent brand relaunch, honouring the timeless traditions and unwavering quality the estate is so renowned for, Morgenster Estate is thrilled to announce the launch of The Giulio Range, a tribute to its passionate founder, father and grandfather, Giulio Bertrand. Giulio’s pioneering spirit kickstarted the local olive oil industry, delivered award-winning Bordeaux-style wines and introduced […]
DANCE music divas CeCe Peniston, and Crystal Waters are still set to bring the ’90s to Cape Town – just later than expected, moving their November/December line up to March 2023. The duo, based in the United States, were heading to Africa for a tour which included Cape Town on Saturday, November 26 at the […]