IN honour of Women's Month in South Africa, Backsberg Family Wines celebrates all women who break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and contribute to the advancement and successes of their industries, communities, families and homes.
Prepare for spring, the upcoming warmer weather, and promise of pool days, with a special promotion featuring Backsberg's popular Provençal-style Ella Pinotage…
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Fact and fiction on Showmax in August
UNDER any other circumstance I would not be caught dead watching a sport-related show of any kind, but my trusted insider at Showmax previously recommended season one of Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty, and I loved it. Season two drops from today with episodes weekly on Mondays, because HBO be like that.
Season two continues to explore the professional and personal lives of the…
JAN Franschhoek returns to La Motte for second season
LA MOTTE Wine Estate has announced the second season of JAN Franschhoek, from September 2023 to April 2024. This exceptional, seasonal food and wine experience combines the nostalgia of a South African family table with Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s sense of culinary innovation and promises to captivate and charm just as much as the first edition.
Expect regional traditions, familiar…
WITH lunch at The Waterside at V&A Waterfront, I finally collected the full set of La Colombe Group of restaurants. Although I haven't been to La Petite Colombe at Leeu Estates since John Norris-Rogers moved to Pier - above The Waterside, and where he won the Eat Out Chef of the Year award in 2022 - and Peter Duncan took over, so that's a technicality.
All seven restaurants in the group are…
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Bespoke art at Solo Studios in Riebeek Valley
THE eagerly anticipated Solo Studios – Intimate Art Encounters returns to the Riebeek Valley this month with what promises to be another highlight on the cultural calendar.
Seventeen artists’ studios will be open to the public over the weekend of 18 to 20 August, with seven of these artists having invited external collaborators to co-exhibit in their personal spaces.
A further seven group…
Mason Road Sip & Dip pairing introduced at Brookdale Estate
BROOKDALE Estate has introduced a new wine pairing to be enjoyed at its tasting room outside Paarl. Focusing on Brookdale’s range of lifestyle wines, the Mason Road Sip & Diptasting includes the four wines in the current Mason Road range, each paired and enjoyed with a different, freshly made pâté and toasted baguette.
The estate has received wide acclaim for its Chenin Blancs, and it is…
IT'S no secret that I'm a huge fan of Bertus Basson, and have such respect and admiration for everything he does - from the restaurants to the TV shows, to the opportunities he provides for his staff, and that he's just as good with burgers and pizzas as he is with fine dining. Plus he's a very cool guy, and he's friends with Deon Meyer, so there's that too. When I was invited to spend a few days…
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A double dose of coastal intrigue on BritBox South Africa
NEW on BritBox in August are second seasons of popular crime dramas Grace and Whitstable Pearl, plus Grantchester, described by star Robson Green as “one that just gets better with age”, returns for season eight on August 3.
Don’t miss this engagingly edgy 1950s-set mystery drama and remember that you can binge all previous seven seasons exclusively on BritBox. All three of these titles are new…
Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa Celebrates Women’s Day
THIS August, The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa will celebrate the women of South Africa with a decadent high tea menu and the offer to extend the spoils with a Royal Breakaway overnight stay.
Served on Wednesday, 9 August between 3 and 5pm, the legendary Liz McGrath Collection hospitality begins with a refreshing welcome drink and a special high tea prepared by head chef Daniel Blignaut and…
LOVE Russian Doll and Orange Is the New Black’s Natasha Lyonne? Make a TV date for her new comedic thriller Poker Face, which hits South African screens at 9pm on Wednesday, 2 August on M-Net, DStv Channel 101.
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The Emmy-award winning actress will be on the case in this Peacock original mystery from Academy Award nominated director Rian Johnson, who’s best known for directing Star Wars: The Last
…George Jardine’s Verandah Experience at The Mount Nelson
THE Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, continues its gastronomic metamorphosis with the debut of the Verandah Experience, curated by executive chef George Jardine and sous chef Brinelle Cunningham. Within the iconic Lounge, enjoy a quintessentially Capetonian winter evening in a conservatory style setting overlooking the gardens.
With its rich history and vibrant ambience, The Nellie has become…
Cosy up at Nederburg’s The Manor Eatery
THE Cape winter is especially cold and wet this year, but at Nederburg’s The Manor restaurant in Paarl, the new winter menus radiate warmth and generosity of flavour. Recently appointed head chef Linda Trautmann has created a line-up of dishes that the whole family will love, with modern South African flair and a touch of luxurious indulgence fit for the season.
The winter breakfast menu…
ROLL up your sleeves, loosen your belt, and tuck your hair behind your ears if necessary. It's time for the La Colombe Group's famous winter menus, available until August 31. All seven restaurants, from Franschhoek to the Waterfront and Constantia, are participating. Last week, we went to Foxcroft for the four-course - six if you count bread and pre-dessert, seven with the bon bons - lunch.
The…
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Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t have a picnic
THAT is a bit of a sweeping statement but if you know, you know that winter in Cape Town is a season of extremes, from the rain to beautiful warm sunny days without the wind that comes with summer. On those days, being outdoors is nothing short of magnificent, and on a recent trip to Stellenbosch, my first stop was at Spier to have its Winter Picnic.
My basket was ready and waiting for me, so…
Add mushrooms for perfect pasta comfort food
A BIG bowl of pasta is just the thing for tummy-warming comfort on a cold day - especially when it's crammed with mushroomy goodness. Try these recipes from the South African Mushroom Farmers' Association, and bookmark the pasta salad with spring vegetables for when the time comes.
MIGHTY MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE WITH HIDDEN VEGServes 6
Ingredients
500g portabellini or white button…