Bianca Coleman
“K*K punchy” Upper Union’s new winter menu
THAT’S how executive chef Amori Burger describes this triumphant seasonal spread at Upper Union. While the images used here are beautifully professional they don’t do the food the necessary justice.… →
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror a must-see for every fan
THE 28th edition of Encounters, Africa’s leading documentary festival, runs until 14 June 2026, with screenings, masterclasses, panels and Q&As in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. There is just one more… →
LAMTA’s Killer Queen at Theatre On The Bay is sheer exuberance
WHAT can be said about Queen and Freddie Mercury that hasn’t already been voiced? Probably not much but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to talk about them. And fans… →
Sharing plates at Bistro Sixteen82 celebrate Canvas Collection wines
THIS winter, Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg Farm has introduced a refreshed seasonal menu shaped by comfort, shared dining, and a closer integration with the estate’s newly launched Canvas Collection wines,… →
The magnificence of Cape Town Opera’s Carmen
BIZET’S Carmen is considered one of the most accessible operas, making it perfect for people like me who are still new to this. Having “worked” at a couple before this,… →
So long ëlgr, thank you for your service
PICTURE it: GrandWest, November 2022. It was the first Eat Out Awards post the ravages of Covid. As restaurateurs who were still standing, chefs, sommeliers, media and assorted celebrities gathered… →
Louis Viljoen’s new thriller dishes out discomfort
WHAT’S in it for me? At the intersection of family, the company, the party and the union are four self-involved players, obsessed with personal ambitions, each lusting for the best… →
It’s a street food fiesta at TTK Fledgelings this winter
IT’S fun dining, not fine dining, says Luke Dale Roberts of The Test Kitchen Fledgelings new winter offering. We were invited to try out the full Street Food Fiesta menu… →
Asian-forward dishes at the heart of PLC’s winter feast
HOW’S this weather, hey? We Capetonians love talking about it and there’s certainly been enough to keep the conversations going for quite a while. A lot of it is disastrous:… →
Getting to know Graham Bourne, in Cape Town Opera’s upcoming Carmen
WHEN someone opens up to you and shares the music (or movie or book or TV series) they enjoy, you should make the effort to at least give it some… →
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure: The Rocky Horror Show
THE Rocky Horror Show is not just a musical. It’s a full-body experience. Begin with the dressing up and let your imagination run wild. Feeling a bit shy? A pair… →
Exceptional dining at beautiful award-winning Amura by Ángel León
AMURA by Ángel León at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, has been open mere months and it’s already gathering prestigious awards. Last month it was featured on Time’s… →