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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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MERAKI is a stylish, modern eatery that is the sensation of Stellenbosch. In a typical winelands setting with treelined, sophisticated surrounds, the menu reflects the beautiful simplicity that is the trademark of this superb restaurant. Seeking inspiration from all over the world, the dishes are…
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WHEN the finalists - as voted for by the public - for the annual Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships are announced, I eagerly skim the list; firstly for Cape Town steakhouses, and secondly for ones I haven't been to. The competition is in its fifth year and has become well spread out around the…
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IN my kitchen is a "man drawer" - if you don't know what this is, watch here- and in my man drawer there is always chocolate, usually Lindt. For most people, darker chocolate is an acquired taste and Lindt has many ways to make this journey pleasurable. Cocoa percentages increase gradually, and…
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ONE of the best things about Cape Town winters is the abundance of restaurant specials. It's the perfect time to take advantage of these and enjoy exceptional value for money. Today we had lunch at the multi award-winning Terroir in Stellenbosch. It's always a treat but the four-course tasting…
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UBER has been a game changer for me in so many ways, from getting me home safely when I've been out somewhere alcohol is involved, to never having to negotiate city traffic or look for parking. As much as the ride app takes me where I going and back again, its companion uberEATS seems determined…
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WHEN Ian Manley from Manley Communications drops you an email inviting you to lunch at Shortmarket Club, declining is not an option. Since opening almost a year ago, Shortmarket Club has become one of THE places to eat in Cape Town, and who can resist a promise that it will be "the best lunch you…
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