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AFTER a short and sweet festive season hiatus, Jack Black’s Food Truck Fridays are back to welcome 2024 with delicious bites, community vibes, and of course, ice-cold beer! Starting on Friday 2 February and continuing on the first Friday of every month, Cape Town's favourite pre-weekend wind-down is…
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STREETSMART South Africa, founded in 2005 under the leadership of Margi Biggs and with Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu as its patron, is to close at the end of January, but not before disbursing a final R500 000 to 19 children’s charities across the country. Over its almost 19 years of…
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WHEN I first heard about Nikkei, I had to ask Google about it. What would Japan and Peru, not exactly direct neighbours, have in common? The answers are that Nikkei cuisine is a type of fusion cuisine that combines Japanese and Peruvian elements. And Nikkei is the word used to describe immigrants of…
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SUMMER, great wines, and live entertainment make for the perfect night out at Le Grand Domaine Enoteca on Thursday, 1 February (6.30 pm arrival). The popular winemaker evenings are back, and the venue begins 2024 with its summer-inspired wines - bubblies, rosés, and whites, perfectly chilled to be…
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RENOWNED for both its love of wine and unique wine-related experiences, One&Only Cape Town in partnership with Wesgro, is preparing to host an extraordinary event on February 2, 2024, paying homage to the story of South African wine and celebrating its role in the country’s heritage. Cape…
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WHAT are you going to do in Moorreesburg for the weekend?" my friend asked, when I said I was heading up to the Swartland the following day. I thought for a moment, and answered: "Bake and eat bread and drink wine." Even the Catholics would be pleased. It was a very simple answer which captured…
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PHEW, it's been a year...and yes, there's a lot to get through in today's bumper newsletter, the last one for 2023. I'll be taking a break from now until some time in January yet to be determined (although I already have a few things in my diary). Let's see how it goes with the Netflix, Showmax,…
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HONEY & DORA was love at first sight for me - the gorgeous decor, the lovely staff, the scrumptious food, the friendly, inclusive vibe. As owner JP van Huyssteen says, they want everyone to feel comfortable and at home. I was thrilled to be invited to the new menu launch a little while back -…
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THE heart of South Africa's wine tradition, Stellenbosch offers an unrivalled experience for both connoisseurs and novices. This enchanting region is renowned for its deep winemaking history, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse wine offerings. Indeed, Stellenbosch invites you to immerse yourself in…
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A CHARMING new attraction for breakfast, tea and light lunch enthusiasts is blooming at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West. The Rose Terrace Tea Room, which offers a delightful escape into a world of floral elegance and delectable treats, has just opened its doors. It is the ideal place for a…
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