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SOCIETI BISTRO - one of my favourite places in Cape Town and not only because it has a dishnamed after me on the winter menu - has become somewhat legendary for its regular "Tour Through Italy" and Tour Through France" specials, which focus on different regions of those countries. This week…
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TWO of the biggest nights on the burlesque calendar are coming up next month, when The Grand Exhibition - An international Burlesque Benefit takes place in Cape Town on August 5 and in Joburg on August 12. This is not only an opportunity for fans and supporters to see their favourite performers,…
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THIS week Black Orchid Burlesque SA will present a show in the upstairs theatre at Alexander Bar & Café entitled Stripped Bare. As racy as it sounds, this doesn't refer to full nudity - which is not part of traditional burlesque - but to the challenge which was put to the troupe members to…
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SOCIETI BISTRO is famous for naming dishes after its favourite clientele, and to be among these esteemed guests is a great honour. When I tell people I am one of those guests, they are suitably impressed and always ask how it happened. It was either this, or a small island. I went with the dish…
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FOLLOWING a global magical tour, award-winning sleight-of-hand artist Stuart Lightbody returns home to Cape Town this winter to present his breath-taking new show, Unique Wonders, at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre, from Monday, July 31 till Saturday, August 19, 2017. Directed by Tara Notcutt, the…
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A FIRE which broke out in the early hours of May 28 caused immeasurable damage to the iconic Lanzerac Hotel, but it has not affected the operations of its winery division. Although the estate has been closed to the public since the incident, the tasting room has reopened its doors. “Lanzerac is…
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NOMAD Bistro & Bar invites all wayfarers to stop by and keep warm this winter with its newly designed menu. Located in the heart of the bustling CBD, pop by for platters, light meals, sweet treats and drinks. From Bermuda to Jamaica, there is something for every palate. Grab a friend and…
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TO the delight of South African music lovers, Bastille will return to South Africa to play three shows in three different cities in 2017. The last time the British rockers were on South African soil in 2014, they played to sold out crowds and rave reviews. Now, with the launch of their second album,…
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COMBINING all the spectacle and glamour of yesteryear with a contemporary sexy edge, the Modern Vintage Varietease Burlesque Show at Café Roux on June 30 features four of Black Orchid Burlesque's top artistes. Headlined by Diva Disastar - "SA's Original Dame of Burlesque" - joining her on stage…
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GET up close and personal with some of South Africa’s top winemakers and unlock a treasure trove of individually crafted wines of great diversity at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase in August. A preamble to the annual Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, the showcase of the…
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