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AFTER an incredible lunch at La Colombe in Constantia (read about it here) we naturally had high expectations when we followed up with a visit to sister restaurant, La Petite Colombe in Franschhoek. We were not disappointed. La Petite Colombe has but two options: the Chef's Spring Experience…
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FOUR local wine producers in Paarl have joined forces to celebrate the 10th annual Waterblommetjie Festival with a fun-filled line-up for the whole family on Saturday, September 7. This indigenous edible flower is only in season during late winter and early spring and will be showcased in a variety…
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SALSIFY At The Roundhouse is putting the sexy back into Sunday lunches from this weekend, August 25. A bunch of us were invited for a preview and this is what happened. The menu is flexible depending on the availability of ingredients and what can be foraged (some of the dish descriptions…
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IN celebration of the advent of spring, Stellenbosch Wine Routes will be hosting a sensory showcase of one of its famous wine wards, Helderberg, at the elegant Cavalli Estate on Thursday, August 29. Helderberg is home to some of South Africa’s most celebrated wine estates, including Ken…
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AWÊ masekin! Dala what you must to get yourself to the inaugural World KOEsister Day on Sunday,  September 1. Hosted by the Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (RED) in association with local apparel and accessories brand Vannie Kaap, Capetonians far and wide are invited to enter their…
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NOBU at One&Only Cape Town has launched a brunch on the last Saturday of the month, and as the invitation said, "it's quite an indulgent affair" and "essentially wave after wave of Nobu food being served, accompanied by free-flowing wine". It is an accurate assessment. They call it…
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THEMED Raw Comfort, the 24th Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo will take place from August 29 to September 1 at the CTICC. See, touch and feel the very latest in home, décor, design and lifestyle trends you will come to love. Feature areas will include d'VINE life, INTERIOR spaces, truly ARTISAN,…
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TAKE advantage of the last bit of winter at Janse & Co as the stylish inner-city restaurant will continue to run its popular winter special - a five-course lunch or dinner experience for R450 a person until the end of August. The menu is meticulously sourced and completely ingredient driven.…
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SEPTEMBER is about roots and this year Stellenbosch Hills gets you back to yours with an all-new tasting to celebrate the diversity of South African heritage. The country traditionally celebrates Heritage Day on September 24, but Stellenbosch Hills will proudly pluck the Saffa heart strings all…
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CHOCOLATE, chocolate and even more chocolate! That’s what you are guaranteed to find at this year’s Chocolate Festival. Heaven for any sweet tooth fanatics, this two-day chocolate extravaganza takes place over the weekend of August 31 and September 1 (10am to 4pm daily) at The Woodmill in…
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