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 leave (which can be several hours later).
First of all, the staff are incredible. The extremely…
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New year, new red-hot titles to binge on BritBox South Africa
TWO brilliant detective shows as only the Brits can make them – Grace and The Chelsea Detective – plus the BritBox Original Stonehouse, lead a choice range of exclusive series this January. Launching on January 17 hot from British screens and starring real-life husband-and-wife Matthew Macfadyen (Succession, Pride and Prejudice) and Keeley Hawes (Line of Duty, Bodyguard, The Durrells), limited…
Make a beeline for the beloved Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade
BEGIN your new year on a happy high by joining the colourful, annual harvest parade on Saturday, 28 January, in Stellenbosch – the heartland of South African wine. Adding to its prominence, the event takes place in the same week that South Africa commemorates the 364th year since wine was first made in Mzansi.
Ours is the only country in the world with a recorded official date – 2 February 1659…
CAPE TOWN is a strange place. You can live within a kilometre of someone yet never see them or bump into them at the shops. You can be in the north, the south, or the city and remain entirely insular in those areas. Unlike Joburgers who are used to driving for half an hour through suburbs and on the freeway just to buy milk, Capetonians are loathe to cross the mountain without packing a change…
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Stellar lineup for Nederburg’s Piekniek en Musiek January concert
THE Cape’s favourite family-friendly Afrikaans outdoor music festival, Piekniek en Musiek, has secured chart-topping musicians Spoegwolf, Jo Black and Karlien van Jaarsveld for its next picnic concert at the picturesque Nederburg Wines in Paarl on Sunday, 29 January.
Nederburg is the new home of Piekniek en Musiek - Nederburg Sessions and offers gorgeous lawns and shady trees for a sublime…
Fun family feast awaits at Delheim’s annual celebration
A SPLENDID fun-filled harvest festival returns in January to welcome the new season at Stellenbosch’s renowned, family-owned Delheim Estate. With tractor rides, grape stomping, delicious harvest feast, the jamboree on 28 and 29 January is the ideal excursion for the whole family.
Harvest festivals are an age-old tradition around the world and held in gratitude for the bounty that Mother Nature…
SETTLE into balmy summer evenings by joining celebrated wineries at the Stellenbosch Street Soirees. A favourite for friends to catch up over fine food and wine beneath famous oaks and wine-lovers seeking to experience the heartland of South African wine in all its glory, the Street Soirees are the place to be.
Unsurprisingly, the Stellenbosch Street Soireeshave become an annual highlight of…
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Treat your special someone to date night at The Bailey Bistro
THE Bailey in Bree Street, Cape Town, has opened the doors of its ground floor Bistro for dinner to offer a welcoming, casual dining experience to locals and visitors. The Bailey Bistro also serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, but it’s the dinner option that is set to be the main event this summer. The menu at the Bistro is designed to offer a more informal, accessible dinner option to…
Top local artists at Nederburg’s Sunset Stoep Sessions
MAKE your way to The Manor at Nederburg in Paarl for some rest and relaxation this festive season. The winery’s laid-back Sunset Stoep Sessions, presented until April 2023, featuring local musicians and local flavour, provide an ideal late afternoon experience for the whole family.
Savour some of Nederburg’s fine wines with delicious snacks while listening to live music and watching the sun set…
SUGARBIRD® really knows how to pull out the stops when it comes to innovative gift ideas. Whether you’re looking for the perfect craft spirit solution, or something to get your own Christmas party started in style and flavour, you’ll find inspiration in Sugarbird’s festive season spirit offerings. Sugarbird Safari Glitter Edition Gin brings you a taste of Africa - memorable flavour notes,…
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A remarkable milestone at Allesverloren Wine Estate
ALLESVERLOREN Wine Estate marked a truly rare and historic milestone this year, celebrating with the release of a new wine. It was 150 years ago that the Malan family acquired the land that has been under its custodianship ever since.
A host of pioneering successes was set in motion, including high-level representation in directing South Africa’s wine industry for many years; the establishment…
Discover the joy of being an ethical foodie with Black Mamba
WHAT do you get when you mix a Colombian with itchy feet who wants to change the world and a Swazi who is obsessed with chillis? You get Black Mamba, a sustainable brand based in beautiful Eswatini (former Swaziland). What started as a side project for Joe and Claudia Castellanos when cooking a pot of hot sauce from the back of their house, has become a thriving social business that exports…
CAPE TOWN’S classical open air theatre experience in Maynardville Park, Wynberg, is back this summer after a three year hiatus and is now under the management of award-winning entertainment production company VR Theatrical (Jaco van Rensburg and Wessel Odendaal).
The Maynardville Open Air Theatre Festival season is always a summer highlight and has in recent years come to include more than just…
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Raise a glass with Samuel Gelston’s Blended Irish Whiskey
AS 2022 draws to a close, you might find yourself reflecting on events of the past year in the company of good friends or family. Whether around a braai, or at a local soccer match, your drink of choice should be a Samuel Gelston’s Blended Irish Whiskey. Founded by Samuel Gelston, a prosperous wine and whiskey merchant from Belfast, in 1830, the Irish malted barley and grain blend is triple…
Gifts from Lyre’s non-alcoholic range for the sober curious
THIS festive season, South Africans can celebrate with Lyre’s, the world’s most awarded, "impossibly crafted" premium quality non-alcoholic spirits brand. The range gives the perfect elevated drink experience whether gifting or serving as part of any occasion.
The collection of South Africa's premium non-alcoholic tipples is the perfect gift for someone looking for an easy solution to more…