THE Waterblommetjie Festival is back this year and promises to be a celebration of all things inspired by this local delicacy. Join hosts Domaine Brahms, Rhebokskloof Wine Estate and Windmeul Kelder on Saturday 3 September for a day of waterblommetjies, wine and family fun.
Waterblommetjies (Aponogeton distachyos) are indigenous to the Western Cape and were introduced to the early settlers as…
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Brookdale and Perivoli – a Cape wine and whales villa journey
BROOKDALE ESTATE has partnered with Perivoli Lagoon House to offer a personalised, exclusive-use villa package that combines the best of the winelands and the whale coast in a luxury, six-night package for a private group of up to eight guests sharing.
The Wine & Whales Villa Journeyincludes butler service and private chefs, world-class experiences and heart-warming hospitality perfectly…
Classic high tea now served at Cafe Bailey in Bree Street
THE latest addition to Cape Town’s high tea offerings is the new inner-city option of a continental-style afternoon tea served at Cafe Bailey, Liam Tomlin’s new culinary destination in buzzy Bree Street.
On street-level in a historical building, the classic European-style cafe boasts luxe interiors complete with a show-stopping chandelier, gilt-framed mirrors, marble-topped tables and…
A NEW artist is producing bold, dynamic works of contrast and texture - with his mouth. AJ Burns painted prodigiously as a child but was “actively discouraged” by his teachers and family from taking art in high school. He swapped paint for a set square, ruler and pencil, focused on maths, and went on to study civil engineering at UCT.
After years as a successful entrepreneur in the UK…
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Taste the best – Cab Franc Carnival at Vrede en Lust on August 27
THE fourth Cab Franc Carnival will take place at the beautiful Vrede en Lust Estate in the centre of the Cape Winelands between Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek on Saturday 27 August from 11am to 4pm.
Cabernet Franc and red wine lovers will be treated to some of the best Cabernet Franc wines South Africa has to offer. As a single varietal, it has made strides over the past two decades and…
Salsify At The Roundhouse reimagined
SALSIFY has reopened with a spectacular new look. The restaurant at The Roundhouse, which dates back to 1786, has been given a stylish new look, thanks to the eye of interior designer Jean Francois de Villiers. “It’s four years since we opened and we’ve now reimagined the space, building upon its past, and writing the next chapter,” says chef Ryan Cole. “It’s an evolution that stays true to…
HACIENDA Coastal Mexican - bringing the spirit of Baja California to the tables of Cape Town - has been open for a smidge more than two months. In that time, I've seen many positive reviews and comments online and on social media. Having now eaten there myself, I can tell you all the good things are true.
If you're trying to place the location on the corner of Bree and Shortmarket streets, it's…
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Saxophonist Don Vino brings Saxy Back this Women’s Month
CELEBRATED Cape Town-based saxophonist Don Vino, along with other award-winning South African artists Jimmy Nevis, Loyiso Bala and Ernie Smith, will be setting the stage on fire with Saxy Vibes 4.0 at Good Hope Christian Centre in Ottery on August 27.
This performance marks the end of Don Vino’s two-year stage hiatus since the last Saxy Vibes show was held at a sold-out Grand Arena. This has…
Fabulous fare, rest and relaxation at Avondale and Faber in Paarl
AVONDALE is well-known for its range of extraordinary award-winning organic and biodynamic slow natural wines as well as being home to the award-winning Faber restaurant, where a series of events are planned.
Meet the Craftsmen Dinners
Cyclus Comparative Tasting – Thursday, 25th August, 2022: Enjoy a comparative tasting of the different grape components (barrel-fermented, orange wine and…
CAPE TOWN City Ballet's 2022 programme includes Veronica Paeper’s Romeo And Juliet alongside invigorating new triple bill Ikigai, at Artscape Opera House.
Inspired by the Japanese concept of purpose, happiness and peace, Ikigai features ballets by three generations of award-winning choreographers: Jiří Kylián’s percussive, intense Falling Angels; Sir Frederick Ashton’s charming twilight…
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Paul Slabolepszy’s play Fordsburg’s Finest at Theatre On The Bay
IN his uplifting play, Fordsburg's Finest, Paul Slabolepszy depicts an empowered and impassioned woman as the focus of his tale, while taking the audience on a nostalgic journey of recognition, sensitivity and insight relating to the return of Thandi (Chi Mhende), from an American exile to South Africa. It runs at Theatre On The Bay from August 19 to September 10, 2022.
Thandi finds the site of…
Top British dramas lead new series offering on Showmax
IT'S a great month for British drama on Showmax, with This Is Going To Hurt, Landscapers and The Responder all up and ready to binge right now, all of which I highly recommend.
You can rest easy with the eternal book-to-screen debate with This Is Going To Hurt, because author (and real life doctor) Adam Kay adapted it himself. It's based on his memoir of the same name but it must be pointed out…
TRUTH COFFEE, one of Cape Town’s most iconic roasteries, has decided to do away with additional charges for dairy alternatives. Oat, macadamia and almond milk will now be available at no extra cost.
In recent years, milk alternatives have become increasingly popular, making Truth’s decision to offer them for free a step in the right direction. For many people, forgoing dairy is a health…
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Indulge in Shiraz and venison at Anthonij Rupert Estate
NATIONAL Shiraz Day is celebrated annually on the 21st of August, which represents the pinnacle of Shiraz celebrations in South Africa with producers and restaurants alike creating delicious venison dishes to perfectly match this savoury and spice-laden cultivar.
Anthonij Rupert Wyne, situated in the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Valley, has dedicated the month of August to Shiraz, and will be…
Pick n Pay launches own brand high-end products
PICK N PAY has launched an exceptional new premium range under its private label. The Crafted Collection by PnP range will drive innovation and differentiation within its newly revamped middle to top-end Pick n Pay stores. The new range promises to offer a premium taste intertwined with affordability.
Pick n Pay’s private label range now accounts for 25% of its sales. This is up from 18% five…