STEENBERG’S stylish wine tasting lounge has been refreshed and revitalised with a vibrant contemporary feel for an inspiring wine experience in the heart of the Constantia Valley. Returning visitors will love the relaxed tones, rich textures and bold splashes of colour with eclectic touches inspired by South African artistry and craftsmanship. The new interior design showcases the deep red of…
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YIAYIA’s TABLE’s delicious new sweet and savoury dishes

KEEPING tradition alive with delicacies like the koulouri – a circular filled bread enjoyed either as a sandwich or with condiments in the customary Greek way – as well as delectable desserts including kataifi, ekmek kaitafi and golden baklava, the Yiayia’s Table family is expanding in the most appetising of ways. Ranging in choices for breakfast or lunch, a meal at Yiayia’S Table is synonymous…

Striking new look for timeless KWV Classic Collection

A TIMELESS classic never goes out of style. This fundamental truth is inherent in the KWV Classic Collection of accessible, quality wines just released in an elegant new look. While the exterior has been revitalised and refreshed in step with the ever-changing times, you will find the same classic wine in your glass to reconnect with life’s more simple pleasures. Crafted for everyday…
DEEP South Eatery in Glencairn is a fabulous all-round-people-pleasing venue. It has a bar where you can watch sport. It serves amazing burgers and pizzas. Saturdays and Sundays are earmarked for scrumptious breakfasts with a view of the ocean. There's a huge outdoor area for children to run around and be noisy. It's the new home of the Hickory Shack. And then there is the sushi... Frank Nyanda…
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Eikendal showcases terroir excellence in Infused by Earth wines

EIKENDAL WINES has released the latest vintage wines in its premier range Infused by Earth, a terroir-focused collection produced only in years of exceptional quality. Both expressions hail from 2017, a vintage widely recognised as among South Africa’s best of the modern era. This is only the second time that Eikendal has bottled wines under the Infused by Earth banner. The maiden vintage,…

Let supercop Annika whisk you away on the Scottish waterways

SCOTLAND meets Scandinavia in the witty new detective series Annika, which lands exclusively on BritBox on November 18, fresh from its UK premiere. Keen to know more? Here are 10 fast facts: Annika follows the life of Detective Inspector Annika Strandhed (Nicola Walker), a Norwegian single mum who has returned to Glasgow to head up the Marine Homicide Unit, solving crimes and unexplained…
IT really can't be overstated: Succession is brilliant television. It's been two years since the shocking season two finale, and season three - which landed on Showmax on October 18, a day after it premiered in the US - is keeping the tension tightly wound as Kendall (Jeremy Strong, above) takes on the mighty Logan Roy. My review of the first three episodes (yes, they're weekly) will be up on
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Abrahamse & Meyer bring Mishima masterpiece to the Mother City

HAVING played to standing ovations and critical acclaim in the USA in 2014 and 2019, Abrahamse & Meyer Productions is thrilled to announce its celebrated production of Yukio Mishima’s modern Noh masterpiece The Lady Aoi is finally coming home to the Mother City when it opens in the Artscape Arena on November 17, 2021. Described by the American press as “eerily sexy…brilliantly skilful” and…

Enter Garden of the Beloved at Poetry in McGregor Festival 2021

THE Poetry in McGregor Festival, an annual highlight on the festival calendar in the Western Cape, is now in its ninth year. Set in the beautiful village of McGregor, this unique event brings together poets and poetry lovers from all over the country for a feast of the written word. This year's festival will be featuring just over 80 poets performing in group events. Lara Kirsten, Malika…
GET on your marks to kick-start summer in the Ceres Valley and join the Loxtonia Cherry Trail Run through scenic landscapes and apple orchards on Saturday, 27 November. It's a spectacular time in the valley with the apple trees in full bloom and the cherry picking season beckoning. The family friendly trail run over 5km or 10.7km starts and finishes on Loxtonia Farm, the home of Loxtonia Apple…
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Our favourite serial killer is back – Dexter New Blood

DEXTER MORGAN will return to M-Net on November 8, 2021 at 9.30pm in a 10-episode sequel miniseries, Dexter: New Blood, which will be set almost 10 years after the season eight finale, which aired in 2013. The sequel will again bring together series star Michael C Hall and showrunner Clyde Phillips. The reboot of the series will see Dexter having moved to a fictional New York town called Iron…

Nederburg’s Double Barrel Reserve reflects detail and imagination

NEVER underestimate the power of a simple detail. It can transform even the excellent into the exceptional. So says Niël Groenewald, MD of Nederburg. “Ask anyone who treasures their craft, who works fully with their hands, heart and mind, and they will tell you the same.” He is referring to Nederburg’s exciting new Double Barrel Reserve, a Bordeaux-style wine with a special new touch. It brings…
THE down-to-earth but totally brilliant Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope is back, with two new feature-length episodes exclusive to BritBox, involving more brutal murders to solve. On Thursday, 28 October, the first two episodes of the new season, starring BAFTA award-winning actress Brenda Blethyn, arrive on BritBoxSouth Africa, fresh from the UK. In the latest season of the much-loved…
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DIY rock shandy with Suzelle and win a chic drinks trolley

SUNSHINE, smiles and cocktails: long summer days are on our doorstep and there’s anticipation in the air. It’s been a particularly hard year and a half, so it’s safe to say we’re all excited to start entertaining, safely, at home with our friends and family once again. And what better way to refresh your guests than by mixing up the perfect thirst quencher, the Angostura Rock Shandy? After a…

Glen Carlou Experience is about delighting in wine, food and art

MY first recommendation if you're planning a visit to Glen Carlou, is to ensure you have enough time for a leisurely wine tasting. There are 14 to try (although you will choose five) and if you're lucky enough to draw the Reyorn card "you can call me Rey" you'll be in for a treat. Rey knows his stuff - about wine in general and Glen Carlou in particular, and is able to talk at length on all of…