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IN my kitchen is a "man drawer" - if you don't know what this is, watch here- and in my man drawer there is always chocolate, usually Lindt. For most people, darker chocolate is an acquired taste and Lindt has many ways to make this journey pleasurable. Cocoa percentages increase gradually, and…
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ONE of the best things about Cape Town winters is the abundance of restaurant specials. It's the perfect time to take advantage of these and enjoy exceptional value for money. Today we had lunch at the multi award-winning Terroir in Stellenbosch. It's always a treat but the four-course tasting…
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THEY - whomever "they" are, although the quote is widely attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt - say do something every day that scares you. That's a bit extreme; a more moderate and achievable goal is to try new things as often as possible. And so it came to pass, after many years of theatre opening…
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UBER has been a game changer for me in so many ways, from getting me home safely when I've been out somewhere alcohol is involved, to never having to negotiate city traffic or look for parking. As much as the ride app takes me where I going and back again, its companion uberEATS seems determined…
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WHO doesn't love magic? Like those who don't like wine or chocolate or kittens, I don't understand them and it makes me vaguely distrustful. But that's their problem. For the rest of us, there is Monday Night Magic. Founded and produced by Marcel Oudejans of the Cape Town Magic Club, Monday Night…
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GIN is without a doubt the spirit du jour. Already having what I consider to be a fairly impressive collection, I'm always excited to discover something new. So when the announcement arrived that there is a new player in the Cape Town market - the only gin in the world distilled with Atlantic Ocean…
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PEOPLE, normally of the non-tattooed variety, often comment: "Aren't tattoos addictive?" My answer is usually that they are not, but I must confess to something of a compulsion. I've been collecting ink for many years, from different artists and countries I have visited, planning and booking…
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WHEN Ian Manley from Manley Communications drops you an email inviting you to lunch at Shortmarket Club, declining is not an option. Since opening almost a year ago, Shortmarket Club has become one of THE places to eat in Cape Town, and who can resist a promise that it will be "the best lunch you…
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