Eat Play Drink Cape Town - with Bianca Lee Coleman

RENOWNED for both its love of wine and unique wine-related experiences, One&Only Cape Town in partnership with Wesgro, is preparing to host an extraordinary event on February 2, 2024, paying homage to the story of South African wine and celebrating its role in the country’s heritage. Cape Town became a refreshment stop for sea-travellers in the 17th century and is known today for its…

WHAT are you going to do in Moorreesburg for the weekend?" my friend asked, when I said I was heading up to the Swartland the following day. I thought for a moment, and answered: "Bake and eat bread and drink wine." Even the Catholics would be pleased. It was a very simple answer which captured the essence of what was in store. My friends Carien Hugo and Craig "Waaarrrpiiig" Waring (yes, it has…

GET your new year off to a cracking start with the eagerly awaited second season of Irvine Welsh’s gritty crime thriller Crime, with Dougray Scott reprising his role as DI Ray Lennox, a detective battling his insistent mental demons as he navigates the criminal underbelly of Edinburgh. Rediscover the conflicted character that won Scott the International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an…

AFTER months of extensive renovations of what was previously an old wine cellar, La Petite Ferme’s five all-new luxury winery suites opened in December 2023.

The suites boast a contemporary, upmarket and on-trend interior and an exterior that still reflects the remains of its previously Cape vernacular style. All the renovations, décor and finishings were individually selected and customised for

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HOME gin bars are all the rage with more people getting interested in curating their home bar setups, exploring different gin brands, and experimenting with unique cocktail recipes. So how does one get started? Jazz Adams, Western Cape sales manager for Whitley Neill Gin shares his top tips. Make it personal

Most people think they need to have a large display of different spirits in their

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FOR the first time, one of the world’s biggest bands will perform on cinema’s biggest screens with the global release of Queen Rock Montreal, exclusively in IMAX® beginning 18 January 2024. This exhilarating live concert from 1981, presented by IMAX and Pathé Live in partnership with Mercury Studios and Queen Films, is a window into Queen in their most unalloyed form, giving audiences a…

HONEY & DORA was love at first sight for me - the gorgeous decor, the lovely staff, the scrumptious food, the friendly, inclusive vibe. As owner JP van Huyssteen says, they want everyone to feel comfortable and at home. I was thrilled to be invited to the new menu launch a little while back - any excuse and all that. My first time was for a drag brunch, a regular feature on the…

LEGEND has it he was conceived on a hillside vineyard at dawn on the first day of bud break. Touched by the goddess Demeter. Born on the damp floor of a cool cellar under a full moon on a sweltering autumn equinox at perfect phenolic ripeness. Raised on nothing but bread, wine, and hopeful aspirations. A vinous revolutionaire employing his mythical knowledge of the finest terroir to smokkelthe…

A CHARMING new attraction for breakfast, tea and light lunch enthusiasts is blooming at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West. The Rose Terrace Tea Room, which offers a delightful escape into a world of floral elegance and delectable treats, has just opened its doors. It is the ideal place for a relaxed gathering of friends, or a soothing solo retreat. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.…

ADDING to its Gold win at the 2023 SA OLIVE Awards comes another timely accolade for the taste-elevating Terre Paisible Aromatique Huile d’Olive. The boldest among Franschhoek boutique farm Terre Paisible’s trilogy of superlative Extra Virgin Olive Oils, it joins a who’s who of respected contenders in its inclusion in this year’s Absa Top 10 Olive Oil roundup. The listing is considered the…