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A romantic dinner at home this Valentine’s Day

SET yourself up for a romantic evening at home this Valentine’s Day, because why not? Making a restaurant booking is easy. Creating the perfect evening yourself is something special and is sure to score you a few extra points! The beautiful thing about Angostura aromatic bitters is that it adds…
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Pretty in pink for Valentine’s Day

IN the spirit of love, romance and my favourite colour – pink of course – I’ve compiled this list of Valentine’s Day treats, and rosé wines and bubblies…although I do believe these things can and should be celebrated every day of the year. Keep that spark(le) alive, people! Here goes. Chef…
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Summer Bliss at Belmond Mount Nelson

LAST time Kelly at Librisa Spa, at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, gave me a facial, I fell asleep for a bit. There was no hiding my gentle snoring, but she was far too polite to bring it up again when I returned recently. It’s this level of discretion that sets five-star establishments apart from all…
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2020 Backsberg Picnic Concert Series

BACKSBERG Estate Cellars' picnic concert series returns once again by popular demand, running weekly on Sundays from February 16 to March 15. Since inception in 2008, the outdoor events have grown in popularity and become a staple on the region’s outdoor entertainment calendar. This year, as…
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South African favourites paired at Yonder Hill

SEEING something in a photograph - even a huge one that takes up most of a wall - and seeing it in real life can be quite surprising. The stunning photos taken by Yonder Hill co-owner Daniel Naudé on display i the tasting room still don't quite prepare you for the herd of Ugandan Ankole cattle…
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Nederburg’s 2020 Harvest At Dusk Festival

NEDERBURG’S team of viticulture and winemaking experts is ready to face the 2020 wine grape harvest head-on. The most special time of the year in the wine industry, the annual harvest is a celebration of thanksgiving for nature’s incredible bounty. As always, Nederburg will be inviting guests to…
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Summer lunching at Harbour House

AS a Capetonian who is accustomed to the beauty of our Mother City, I feel it’s good to take a step back now and then and look at it through the eyes of a visitor. The V&A Waterfront is a great place to do that, with its views of the working harbour, yacht basins and Table Mountain. I often…
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