TO the delight of South African music lovers, Bastille will return to South Africa to play three shows in three different cities in 2017. The last time the British rockers were on South African soil in 2014, they played to sold out crowds and rave reviews. Now, with the launch of their second album, Wild World, they’ll soon be back as part of their Wild, Wild World Tour.
Bastille’s first…
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Black Orchid Burlesque artistes to perform at Café Roux
COMBINING all the spectacle and glamour of yesteryear with a contemporary sexy edge, the Modern Vintage Varietease Burlesque Show at Café Roux on June 30 features four of Black Orchid Burlesque's top artistes.
Headlined by Diva Disastar - "SA's Original Dame of Burlesque" - joining her on stage will be Bon Bon, and boylesque stars King St.Fox and Dear James. Fleshing out the entertainment will…
Tasty WasteNOTS cookbook voted best in the world
Tasty WasteNOTS, which was published in 2016, has been awarded as the Best in the World Cookbook at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
Co-authored by nutritional therapist, author, journalist and speaker Sally-Ann Creed and renowned South African chef, presenter and culinary consultant Jason Whitehead, the cookbook focuses on using whole, organic foods that are preferably home-grown and each…
GET up close and personal with some of South Africa’s top winemakers and unlock a treasure trove of individually crafted wines of great diversity at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase in August.
A preamble to the annual Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, the showcase of the 2017 auction wines will be held in Cape Town on Thursday, August 17 and Johannesburg on Wednesday,…
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SA actor lands role in new film franchise
SOUTH AFRICAN-born actor and Black Sails alum Sean Cameron Michael has joined cast members Jesper Christensen (Spectre, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace), Luna Rioumina (Spartacus), Robert Maillet (Sherlock Holmes, 300) and Jemma Dallender (I Spit on Your Grave 2) in director Joël Colburn ’s (Aspects of Evil, Danger Close, Lethal Exposure) new film franchise AST.
Written by Colburn, the…
Spice Route launches its Amos Block Perpetual Reserve
CREATED as a tribute to South Africa’s oldest Sauvignon Blanc bush vines, Spice Route Wines launched its Amos Block Perpetual Reserve this month.
The first hand-bottling of this sherry-style dry fortified wine was created from three vintages - 2014, 2015 and 2016 - and filled just one barrel. This translates into a little more than 400 bottles which are available exclusively at the Spice Route…
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 eclectic, offering the discerning guest a variety of dishes served with a unique farm style flair.…
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Step back in time for a night in Weltevreden’s manor house
MANY wine estates and farms in the Western Cape have old manor houses. Some you can visit, usually with limited access, but at Weltevreden in Stellenbosch, you can spend a night or three in one which has been proclaimed a national monument.
The first title deed of the property is dated March, 1692. The cellar was built in 1804 and the homestead in 1812 by Deborah Retief, sister of the…
Rare Grill is a worthy finalist in the Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships
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 country. This year, two of the top 10 finalists are in our city: HQ and Rare Grill. I immediately fired…
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 a wide variety of flavours give you options from fruity to salty to a spike of chilli. I find many…
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Fabulous winter special at Terroir
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 menu (with or without wine pairing) provides all the excellence for which the restaurant is renowned,…
Last few days to see Funny Girl at The Fugard
THEY - whomever "they" are, although the quote is widely attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt - say do something every day that scares you. That's a bit extreme; a more moderate and achievable goal is to try new things as often as possible.
And so it came to pass, after many years of theatre opening nights, I took myself on a solo date towards the end of a run, for a Sunday matinée performance of…
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 to keep me at home. As much as I love to cook, a busy lifestyle means there are times when I haven't…
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La Petite Colombe set to open in Franschhoek
FRANSCHHOEK - the world renowned and picturesque food and wine capital of South Africa - is abuzz with the imminent opening of the iconic La Colombe’s new La Petite Colombe, which is replacing The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français – an exciting new partnership with the owners of the stylish and luxurious Leeu Collection.
Proprietor chefs and business partners, Scot Kirton (Eat Out Chef of…
Celebrate the June long weekend with Constantia Glen Magnum
CONSTANTIA Glen is making a big deal out of the June long weekend starting on Youth Day on the 16th till Father’s Day on the 18th of June 2017.
Visitors to the tasting room can enjoy 20% off for the entire weekend when purchasing 1.5 litre magnums of the award winning Constantia Glen TWO 2016. This flagship white blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon received considerable acclaim on the world…