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TWENTY-FIVE years after it launched its first store on the Foreshore, Italian-inspired franchise Col'Cacchio is marking the occasion with subtle rebranding and a fabulous new concept store at the V&A Waterfront. In a prime location at the entrance to the upper level (over the bridge from the…
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TINTSWALO LODGES enters an exciting new culinary chapter with the appointment of Guy Clark as executive chef at Tintswalo Atlantic in Cape Town. Clark recently returned to his hometown, having honed his skills in India and Florida (USA) for the past four years. He takes over from Jeantelle van…
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BASED on themes drawing from the ocean on the doorstep, and the rising from the ashes after Tintswalo was destroyed by fire, executive chef Guy Clark has created a culinary feast called Ocean & Ash. When I accepted the invitation to lunch I had no idea what I was in for - a marathon…
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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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ALMOST a year ago to the day of the launch of the previous vintage of De Wetshof Limestone Hill unwooded Chardonnay, we were invited to celebrate the 2017 vintage. The venue was La Tête, over which foodies have been in a froth since it opened late last year, raving about the food. Apparently the…
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THIS week, Diva aka Allison Foat and I were treated to something very special: lunch at The Restaurant at Cavalli wine estate and stud farm in Somerset West. The stables have a firm no entry sign but it appears the horses enjoy just as luxurious accommodation as guests visiting the restaurant,…
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THE Terra del Capo antipasto bar at Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Franschhoek has launched its 2017 winter menu, which features an assortment of delectable dishes. Included in the lineup are a handful of new dishes as well as some signature favourites. Inspired by regional produce from the…
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FOOD fads and new ways of eating are part of culinary evolution. Veganism, because of its health and environmental benefits, is increasingly in demand globally and South Africa is no different. Not too long ago, eating out for a vegan would have been a challenge, with limited appealing options…
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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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HISTORIC Allée Bleue wine estate near Franschhoek offers an all-season picnic with style, aptly named the Chicnic. The Allée Bleue Chicnic menu is a mélange of Cape flavours sourcing fresh produce from the farm and its surrounds. A basket for two, served at a garden table under an ancient oak…
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