YOU know when your dinner at a new restaurant is so good, you immediately make plans to return for brunch two days later before you even leave the premises? Yes, well that's what happened when I visited Aardvark Eats in Riebeek Kasteel.
It opened in December 2020, in the house on the town square I have long coveted. I have toyed idly with the idea of living in it, but it never came to pass…
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Casual, relaxed dining with a view at The Barn in Riebeek Kasteel
BEANS About Coffee in Riebeek Kasteel has long been a favourite breakfast spot. Owner Thomas Jamneck is also now in charge of The Barn, which you'll find on your right just before you turn into the town itself. It has a slightly elevated position which offers a beautiful view across the springbok-dotted field and the church spire peeking out in the distance.
When the weather is cooler, there's…
Create lasting memories with a Steenberg Easter family staycation
BREAK out from the lockdown blues and treat your family to an unforgettable Easter staycation in the safe environment of Steenberg Hotel & Spa in the heart of the verdant Constantia Wine Valley.
Welcoming local guests of all ages in need of a family getaway, this landmark five-star boutique hotel, on South Africa’s oldest registered farm, is gifting guests a complimentary third night for…
THE first Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc crafted by cellarmaster Elunda Basson has stepped out in style expressing its timeless elegance with a refined new look.
“With the 2020 vintage I am finally able to share my first Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc sporting a brand new elegant look, and I could not be happier. Our terroirinspires me every day to create the best wine possible to share with wine…
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Check in at Ruby Rose – Riebeek West is closer than you think…
ONCE again, I happily found myself in the Riebeek Valley, in the heart of the Swartland. The previous time I was there, it was spring, with the fruit trees blossoming pinkly, the canola fields cutting vivid swathes of bright yellow alongside streaks of emerald green; this visit the landscape was soft shades of gold, rolling over the hills and dramatically striking against the sky and sharply…
Quoin Rock White Blend 2018 – a perfect food wine
THE recently released Quoin Rock White Blend 2018 is South African’s answer to finding that perfect food wine. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc (92%) and Semillon (8%) delivers on excellent ageing potential of up to 10 years.
The grapes harvested from the estate’s vineyards in Stellenbosch, and also from its Elim vineyards which is well-known as a cool climate region and perfectly suited to this…
EARLY reviews are glowing, with YFM’s resident critic Yazz the Student comparing DAM to HBO’s The Outsider and saying the “eerie” and “unsettling” show feels “different to the South African television landscape.”
Fortress of Solitude similarly calls DAM “South Africa’s answer to Sharp Objects and The Outsider.” Reviewer Sergio Pereira praises DAM’s “outstanding production quality… It rivals any…
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Roodeberg celebrates Milk Tart Day with lavish layers of history
ROODEBERG, the cherished wine that has stood the test of time for more than 70 years, is celebrating National Milk Tart day on Saturday, February 27 with a luxurious twist.
The traditional milk tart with its familiar sweet crust and creamy custard filling, is an enduring South African favourite that originated from Dutch settlers in the 1600s.
As her tribute to Milk Tart Day, foodie Elmarie…
The secret to Cape Town CBD’s best burgers
Cape Town surpasses most cities when it comes to cuisine and its burgers are no exception. Whether you’re craving meat or meatless between your buns, the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) has outlined where to get the best burgers in its handy mapof the top spots to work, play and eat in the CBD.
Here, a few of the masterminds behind the city’s finest patties share their…
IN the hilarious mockumentary Tali’s Baby Diary, the long-awaited sequel to Tali’s Wedding Diary, an unexpected pregnancy forces Tali (Julia Anastasopoulos, aka SuzelleDIY) into a desperate pivot from Insta-influencer to wholesome momfluencer, as Darren (Anton Taylor) and Rael (Glen Biderman-Pam) navigate the choppy waters of the Cape Town property game. But as the nine-month clock ticks down,…
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Quoin Rock wine estate know what hyper-local means
QUOIN ROCK, a Stellenbosch wine estate in the Knorhoek Valley, is renowned for its commitment to biodiversity and sustainability. The estate’s newest restaurant, Gåte, is a celebration of this dedication to preserving our planet.
With nature on the doorstep, it is no wonder that new head chef Jack Coetzee has embraced sustainable cooking, showcasing innovative dishes inspired by the unique…
Catharina, Steenberg’s flagship red, returns to Bordeaux roots
CATHARINA, Steenberg Vineyard’s flagship red, has come full circle since its maiden 1997 vintage with the release of the first dedicated Cape Bordeaux blend in almost a decade.
Steenberg Catharina 2017 is a pure Constantia blend of Merlot (79%), Petit Verdot (12%), Malbec (5%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (4%). Widely held as a standout vintage, the wine stood up to critical acclaim in London with a…
WHILE I was unpacking my suitcase at dk villas' cute new little one-bedroom apartment, I pondered on how long we've been using the word "staycation". First of all, the all-knowing Wikipedia says it's a day trip close enough to home without the necessity of overnight accommodation; if that is so, I've been using it wrong all this time.
Turning to Merriam-Webster I found my confirmation bias in…
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The rationalisation for Boland Cellar’s finely crafted rebranding
AMID the rapidly changing and increasingly competitive global wine trade, Boland Cellar has been going through a strategic re-gearing process to reposition its stance and range of brands in the international market place.
“With this dynamic and challenging reality facing most of South Africa’s wine industry role players, and notably the once traditional wine cellars, we at Boland decided about…
Van Loveren’s nature-focused Rhino Run Wines go organic
GOOD news for environmentally conscious wine-lovers is that South Africa’s Rhino Run Wines are now 100% organic. The change applies across the full, nature-friendly range produced by Van Loveren Vineyards.
“Making the change to organic brings Rhino Run in line with its environmental goals,” says Van Loveren Family Vineyards MD Phillip Retief.
The range was established in 2013 and is inspired…