FROM July 7 to 17 2022 KFC will be reopening the doors of its popular Kentucky Town pop-up, but this winter KFC brings all the goodness to Capetonian fans. For 11 days only - in honour of its secret recipe – Cape Town KFC lovers can join in the “finger lickin’ good” fun at Kentucky Town based at Canal Walk.
KFC’s marketing director Grant Macpherson says, “Kentucky Town is all about celebrating…
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Franschhoek celebrates Bastille on July 16 and 17
FRANSCHHOEK is celebrating Bastille after a two-year hiatus, on July 16 and 17, in the main road, with all things French inspired. Dress up in your finest red, white and blue, not forgetting your beret, as you soak all that Franschhoek has to offer – great wines, delicious food and superb hospitality.
The village will be abuzz with activities, which include French-inspired street food offerings…
Promenade Mall hosts kite workshops for mental health
AS the winter winds blow their way through the Western Cape, now is a great time to enjoy flying kites through the chilly skies. Making kites is also a fun and healthy family activity that encourages creativity and expression. For this reason, the popular kite-decorating workshops makes their return to the Liberty Promenade shopping centre until 10 July 2022.
This year’s kite workshop aims to…
THE best coverage of the annual Chelsea Flower Show has been packaged into 13 must-watch episodes and is now streaming exclusively on BritBox for your viewing pleasure. In 2022 the show returned to its usual slot for the first time in three years, with exquisite blooms, show-stopping gardens and beautiful floral displays in the Great Pavilion, where one of this year’s highlights is a horticultural…
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Stellenbosch Hills unveils 2022 vintage of Muscat de Hambourg
STELLENBOSCH Hills has made this season’s big reveal! Available now is the latest vintage of the well-known winery’s rare Muscat de Hambourg, a collector’s item as the only fortified wine of its kind in South Africa. Released exclusively in truly exceptional vintages, the wine was last available in 2020.
Stellenbosch Hills is just one of two commercial South African producers of the Muscat de…
Warm up with Loxtonia Soup & Cider Saturdays in the Ceres Valley
EXPERIENCE winter in all its glory in the Ceres Valley with Soup & Cider Saturdays at the Loxtonia Cidery during July. With the first snowfall on the upper reaches of the Matroosberg already reported, snow seekers can expect a spectacular Ceres winter wonderland this year. Be sure to pop in at Loxtonia apple farm to warm up with a steaming bowl homemade butternut soup with one or more of…
ON Friday the 1st of July, the focus of The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel’s series of gourmet wine pairing dinners turns to Beau Constantia. Food and wine enthusiasts will have the delicious opportunity to enjoy a five-course dinner created by talented executive chef Tronette Dippenaar (pictured below), paired and served by sommelier Marlvin Gwese with the award-winning wines of Beau Constantia. The…
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Comforting carbs for cold weather meals
IF you're not using this time to pack in all the carbs, how even are you coping with the cold weather? Any day can be a pasta day but it's even more comforting in winter.
A great tip is to half and half mushrooms with mince, not only to make the dish go further, and pack in the umami, but for your good health too. While your thoughts will most likely turn to bold red wines, don't overlook the…
Bring the children to Nederburg, they’ll have as much fun as you
THE grownups are planning a wine tasting at Nederburg. You know, where we try a few wines and match them with different foods, and guess what! We’ve planned something very similar for you. You’ll be able to taste different flavoured chocolate milk drinks paired with a selection of cookies. You get to sip and nibble and compare and decide which combo’s the nicest. Just like us. What do you think?”…
MAKERS Landing's food education programme for children, Mini Makers Food Camp, takes place from Monday, 27 June 2022 until Friday, 15 July 2022. The aim is to empower food innovators, activists and entrepreneurs aged between 5 and 12 years.
Hannerie Visser, Makers Landing’s curator says, “Kids will get an opportunity to learn how the kitchen works such as the different utensils and equipment…
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Delheim’s mini-jazz fest and fondues are back in July
CELEBRATED Stellenbosch wine destination, Delheim Estate is proud to announce the return of its top-notch mini-jazz festival and a line-up of some of the best South African talent. Hosted in partnership with the renowned Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA), its popular jazz-and-fondue events will take place every Sunday from 3 July until 28 August this year. “We’re incredibly happy to welcome back…
Showmax Original horror series Pulse premieres on June 23
PICKED by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the 25 buzziest series at this year’s MIPTV, a leading global TV market in Cannes, France, watch the trailer for Pulse here.
Shot in South Africa and Mauritius, Pulse is about an international group of game creators who discover that survival is no longer just a game when an electromagnetic pulse bomb fries every electrical circuit in their office…
CAPE Country Routes member, De Hoop Collection hosts its annual Wine Whales & Music Weekend from Friday 24 to Sunday, 26 June 2022.
The weekend begins on Friday evening with a gourmet dinner paired with Lomond wines at the Fig Tree Restaurant, prepared by De Hoop chefs while, listening to the sounds of Terry Lloyd-Roberts on vocals, Barbara Kennedy on cello, Keith Merrington on keyboard and…
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Westworld season four is the gravy on Showmax’s June highlights
WITH the lovely rainy weather settling in, snuggled up in with your favourite streaming platforms is undeniably appealing. Showmax has a bunch of new international series already up and binge-ready, with season four of Westworld landing on June 27.
One of Rotten Tomatoes’ most anticipated series of 2022, Westworld is a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on Earth. As Rotten Tomatoes…
Bond with dad over a man-sized meal at Nederburg’s The Manor
GIVEN the choice between designer socks, aftershave or spending time with you, what do you think your dad would choose? No contest, right? So, give him the gift of your time and attention and bond over a laid-back country breakfast or lunch at Nederburg’s The Manor restaurant in Paarl on Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 19.
And if it’s not your dad, then celebrate a meaningful mentor in your…