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WHEN the name of a place contains a certain word, it’s gratifying when that thing actually exists; The Vineyard Country House in Montagu delivers exactly what it promises – a view of the vineyards (and orchards) among which it is set. The property comprises five exquisitely and individually…
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THE Black Cellar Club (BLACC) will host its first premium wine and spirits festival - BLACC Fest X Langa on November 10 and 11. South Africa’s first township, Langa, was chosen for the occasion and the Guga s’Thebe Arts & Culture Centre makes for the ideal address. The festival was the next…
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WHILE its provenance cannot be verified beyond a reasonable doubt, the four-poster bed in the River Cottage at Weltevreden is obviously extremely antique, and made me wish I had a proper long nightgown and frilly cap. This accommodation is the newest to open on the farm, where the first Title…
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THE region is famously recognised – all over the world – as being the home of some of South Africa’s best Sauvignon Blancs, and D’Aria is a member of that prestigious club. The wine industry has been dishing out a lot of awards lately – Michelangelo and Veritas announced their winners this month,…
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WHETHER you’re a kitchen novice, want to expand your culinary repertoire, or feel most comfortable in the role of enthusiastic sideline supporter wielding a glass of wine, an evening spent at Ginger & Lime Food Studio will give you what you’re looking for. The courses take place at the…
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LOCATED on the outskirts of the CBD, this hotel has grown up from being a bit of a rebellious teen with brightly coloured hair and outrageous fashion sense into a sleek, sophisticated and cosmopolitan adult – without losing its adventurous spirit. The “then” I am referring to was when Fire &…
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ONCE a power station, this five-star hotel on Thesen Island acknowledges its origin by incorporating the old machinery, pipes and fixtures with a cool contemporary design softened by artworks curated by Knysna Fine Art Gallery. We’d arrived there via plane and automobile (no trains); the Airlink…
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HAVING said that, our accommodation for the two nights in this remote West Coast location just outside of Veldrif was in housing complex. Formerly the private beach home of Johann and Petra de Kock – co-owners of dk villas – it is, we have it on good authority from the neighbours, the most…
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DAVID MAMET'S two character play Oleannaputs a middle-aged college professor and his young female student in a room during which time certain events take place and things are said.  Their meaning is wide open to interpretation - between the characters as well as the audience. A bit…
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ONE of the best pieces of advice I can offer anyone – besides travelling as much as possible, wherever possible – is to never pass up an opportunity to spend some time in Stellenbosch, even if it’s only 24 hours. A little while back I invited myself to Eike, the latest restaurant opened by…
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THE Beach House Collection comprises three spectacularly gorgeous homes in Yzerfontein, and this month I am delighted to announce they are offering an Eat Play Drink Cape Town subscriber the chance to win a two-night midweek stay in one of them during October. Earlier this year, I went to an…
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AFTER sitting down with Larry Soffer last week and having my mind blown, it baffles me even more than the amazement of Monday Night Magic itself that people are dragging their heels when it comes to booking tickets for season seven. Why on earth would you not want to immediately reserve your front…
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