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THERE was supposed to be a helicopter ride from the V&A Waterfront to the hotel - and no one ever says no to a heli flip, right? - but the Cape Town weather had other ideas, laying down a blanket of fog which prevented flying. I have a lovely pic in my camera roll titled Helicopters In The Mist.…
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THERE was a bit of an awkward moment when I was on my way out of La Colombe the other day after lunch. I met chef James Gaag at the bottom of the stairs and he asked me what my highlights had been - and the lowlights. To learn, he said, which I understand. Feedback is important. I felt like a…
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LA PETITE Ferme, the renowned manor house and vineyard suites on the Franschhoek Pass and member of The Nest Collection, has appointed a talented new head chef. Odette Olivier comes with a wealth of local and international experience and is set to re-invigorate the dining experience at one of the…
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THERE'S something in the air...things feel somehow looser, lighter, more relaxed. The weather is definitely playing its part, as is the relief of being at Level 1 of lockdown, which to be honest, is almost like no lockdown at all. It's time to celebrate. Societi Bistro has been encouraging…
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ALTHOUGH Laborie is a proudly South African wine brand, harnessing the unique qualities of South Africa’s terroir in the making of its elegant wines, this brand’s heritage has a proud French connection – one that dates back more than 300 years. This jubilant historical link is evident in Laborie’s…
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EVERY year, on the second Saturday of October, this annual day celebrates South Africa’s home grown grape varietal. Numerous Pinotage stakeholders are planning exciting events, tastings, campaigns and promotions, so keep an eye on social media. Here's Fat Bastard's delicious pairing. DARK…
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TUESDAY is Date Night at Tryn Restaurant from October, which means it is time to dress up and treat your significant other to an unforgettable evening of romance and culinary bliss. At just R550 per couple for a two-course dinner including a complimentary welcome cocktail to set the mood, it is…
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RESTAURANT WEEK is back and this time, those who love dining out have the whole of October to book lunch or dinner at a special rate at The Conservatory Restaurant at The Cellars-Hohenortin Constantia. Executive chef Tronette Dippenaar says her food philosophy is "fresh is best" and she is…
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THERE was a time in my life when I launched myself at every opportunity to do something stupid and/or exciting - and claim it to be my job. I'm talking about jumping out of aeroplanes, abseiling off Table Mountain, scuba diving with sharks, that thing at Ratanga Junction where they put you in a…
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THE tireless work of South African non-profit organisation Reach for Recovery (R4R) is funded each year by the Power of Pink campaign, a South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association’s (SAMFA) initiative. R1 from every pink punnet of fresh mushrooms sold nationally at Pick n Pay stores during…
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