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THERE is something so comforting about a restaurant that doesn't change its menu. The ones that create new seasonal dishes certainly have their place, and I love them too, but when I visit one of Giorgio Nava's restaurants (past and present) it's good to know I can always have the butternut ravioli.…
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WORLD Cancer Day on February 4 called for us all to “close the care gap”. It’s a heartening sentiment at any level, but particularly when you acknowledge the South African context, where a lot of people are unable to access suitable healthcare. It is a gap where many NGOs stand, including Reach…
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WHAT a joy it is to return to Maynardville open air theatre for a performance of a Shakespeare play, and possibly my favourite too: A Midsummer Night's Dream. The playful comedy was the second play to be performed in the venue’s history in 1957 and (including that debut) has been performed there six…
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BRITBOX INTERNATIONAL is expanding its long-running relationship with BAFTA to become the exclusive home of the EE BAFTA Film Awards in eight countries, streaming the awards live from London on Sunday, February 19 across the US, Canada, Australia, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, as well as SA.…
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WHEN American Gigolo, the 1980 neo-noir crime drama film written and directed by Paul Schrader, and starring Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton, was released in South Africa, it was scandalous, including as it did, a nude Gere. Who knows what else the censors of the day cut out. It was also notable for…
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IT was during breakfast on the first morning at Canvas Collection Africa when I asked what was for lunch that it occurred to me the level of luxury of an experience can be gauged by the significance and frequency of the feeding. I’ve not been on a cruise - something about not being able to get…
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RENOWNED for its cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Creation Wine celebrates its 21st anniversary in February. The first grapes were harvested in 2006, and the tasting room was completed in 2008. Glorious wines and exceptional food pairings have consistently earned Creation a place among the…
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MUSHROOMS are trending on the health and wellness charts for 2023, and powering this is the continued global shift towards eating more sustainably. The South African Mushroom Farmers' Association is delighted the growing demand for vegan and plant-based meat alternatives is showcasing mushrooms as…
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AS if we need it to be hotter. It's no secret I am not a fan of summer, ugh, and therefore I have no shame in staying indoors, out of the sun, watching series. It's a beautiful day? Sure it is. Close the damn curtains and pretend it isn't there. Here are some of my January picks on Showmax plus a…
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IT says so right there on the website: “The Bailey sets out to bring theatre back into dining out, igniting a sparkle of glamour when enjoying a night out on the town.” ~ Liam Tomlin: proprietor/partner. This is no idle promise; The Bailey delivers from the moment you arrive to when you eventually…
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