Newsroom
The official noticeboard for Cape Town’s lifestyle scene. Browse the latest press releases, industry announcements, event previews, and new product launches across food, entertainment, and hospitality in the Mother City.
Fitch & Leedes launches sensational new blue tonic
LET whiffs of juicy blueberry and hints of cardamom entice you, while the vivid blue colour adds a captivating twist to your gin or vodka cocktail. Fitch & Leedes understands… →
La Petite Colombe marks its one-year anniversary with spring menu special
THIS spring not only marks the start of a new season, but also the one-year anniversary of La Petite Colombe, nestled alongside Leeu Collection’s La Quartier Français Hotel in the beautiful… →
New Xcite Energy Cider with guarana lets your X-factor shine
THE new gold standard for ciders, Xcite Energy Cider is made with 100% locally grown and pressed Golden Delicious apples and guarana fruit extract for a crisp, refreshing taste and… →
Pop the Prosecco for a bit of Italian sparkle this festive season
THIS festive season’s pop stars are a sophisticated, elegant pair of curvaceous Italians with a touch of sweet charisma that will charm all social circles. The first member of Da… →
South African artists commissioned by Checkers to create unique artworks to adorn wine labels
FOUR upcoming South African artists were commissioned by Checkers to create unique artworks to adorn the wine labels of the newest additions to its exclusive Odd Bins range. The artists that… →
Tempelhoff goes downtown and sky-high with the launch of FYN
A RESTAURANT that’s been “simmering on the backburner” for 22 years is about to change the way gourmands perceive dining out in Cape Town’s CBD. Simply titled FYN, Afrikaans for… →
See South African legends live on stage at The Comedy Big 5 at GrandWest
WHO would believe you would be able to spot the Big 5 in the Mother City herself? No one – and they would be right. But you do have the… →
Rock star restaurant duo Chef Wesley Randles and Simon Widdison open The Commissary
AN exciting approach to pared-down, no-nonsense, dinner-only dining, care of rock star restaurant duo Chef Wesley Randles and Simon Widdison, and under the mentorship of Luke Dale Roberts, looks set… →
Luke Dale Roberts and Ryan Cole to open new fine dining eatery Salsify at the The Roundhouse in Camps Bay
Salsify (Sal-suh-fee): A root vegetable with an oyster-like flavour, popular in old French and modern British cuisine. “I love salsify, it’s the most unassuming of vegetables, with it’s ugly and… →
Retro fashion show at Joe’s Diner brings the ’50s back to life
TAKE a step back in time to the Fabulous Fifties on Saturday, September 22, with That Retro Show proudly brought to you by Joe’s Easy Diner, Retrospective Fashion Recreated and… →
Melt into a moment of bliss with new LINDOR Milk Mint
The LINDT Master Chocolatiers have expanded the LINDOR range to introduce a true South African flavour that we all know and love – the new limited edition LINDOR Milk Mint.… →
Rick Stein’s sons shoot new TV series in South Africa
JACK and Charlie Stein – sons of acclaimed British chef Rick Stein – have been filming in Cape Town recently, completing two episodes of a new food series from Oxyg3n… →