WHILE the hospitality sector has been hard hit by Covid and the subsequent lockdowns, it is encouraging to see evidence of a reboot with the re-opening of old favourites and the launch of some interesting and new locations to eat, sleep and sip at.
WINK Café, a trendy, new eatery located in the financial district on the Foreshore at WINK Aparthotel, opened its doors in December 2020. Stylishly…
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Pick n Pay commits to buying 25 million bottles of local wine in 2021
PICK N PAY has committed to buying 25 million bottles of wine in 2021 to support the local wine industry as it battles post-lockdown financial strains from prolonged restrictions on trade and export.
Vinpro reported that the local wine industry had lost around R400 million a week in revenue when alcohol sales were banned. The industry currently has an estimated 250 to 300 million litres of…
Sibalicious dining experience at Table Bay hotel
ACCLAIMED celebrity chef Siba Mtongana has opened her first Cape Town restaurant at Sun International’s five-star Table Bay hotel in the V&A Waterfront. Diners can look forward to fine dining the “Sibalicious” way which began as a pop-up with a special menu this week.
The multi-award winning television chef and author is perhaps best known for her popular Siba’s Table series on DStv’s Food…
TIS the time of the year, the time for Christmas movies, family movies, sentimental seasonal holiday movies, movies with animals and movies with children. Most of all, it’s the time for feel-good fun movies, and the perennial crowd-pleasing rom-com.
The Princess Switchcame to Netflix in 2018, with its concept of two people running into one another who look identical and switch places. Now…
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Floris van Zyl and Marittie de Villiers art exhibition at Benguela Cove
A NEW art exhibition at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate near Hermanus, features the expressionist work of contemporary South African artists Floris van Zyl and Marittie de Villiers.
It is free to visit and open from Fridays to Sundays each week. The estate also offers visitors wine tastings and pontoon tours on the lagoon, and restaurants and children’s entertainment.
The exhibition follows…
Celebrate with Marcel’s Frozen Yoghurt cakes this festive season
BRING on the summer happiness, and mark everything from milestone moments to “just-because” celebrations with a delicious Marcel’s frozen yoghurt cake. Choose from Unicorn Pinata, Peanut Butter & Chocolate, Summer Berries (pictured above), Vanilla & Chocolate Pinata and English Toffee & Chocolate, all available to pre-order ahead of your celebration from any of the stores nationwide.…
THE Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Award for 2020 was awarded to Simonsig Estate’s Johan Malan. Each year the wine style or variety used differs. The styles and varieties are already in place until 2025, giving winemakers the opportunity to prepare - particularly red wines - for the awards. For the 40th anniversary, the wine style chosen was Cap Classique, the name given to the South African…
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A fun night for the family at GoDriveIn Movie and Roadhouse
THE recently launched GoDriveIn Movie and Roadhouse has upped its offering with the introduction of food trucks, a morning goods market and a virtual reality and gaming arcade by SenseVirtual, using high-end equipment. The drive-in, in an open-air lot in Salt River, has capacity for 50 cars and operates three nights a week from Thursdays to Sundays. Movies are projected onto a permanent, solid…
2021 MTB permits for Bottelary Conservancy now available
THE annual Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC) mountain bike permits are now available online. Enjoy a 92km trail network through rolling hillsides, conservation areas, vineyards and farmland in the Bottelary Hills just outside Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands. Multiple route options cater for various skill and fitness levels.
Explore the BHRC and enjoy a variety of activities…
THE Duchess Alcohol-Free Drinks and Castle-Free are bringing conscious consumers the perfect party-pack to kick-start a refreshing 2021. These two local brands are pioneers of the growing alcohol-free beverage category, with The Duchess creating several innovative, award-winning drinks and Castle Free leading the charge in South Africa’s alcohol-free beer category.
“Due to the global pandemic,…
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Vergelegen Estate all set for a safe and relaxing summer season
THE team at 320-year-old Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has pulled out all the stops to ensure that local is lekker this summer, while observing strict Covid-19 protocols.
Ahead of the holidays, the team has reviewed the restaurant and picnic menus. A vast vegetable and herb garden has been established, staff are sporting fresh green-and-cream uniforms, and the estate has invested in…
Choose your fish ethically and wisely with the help of SASSI
TO celebrate sustainable fish, the 16-year journey of the WWF Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) programme which has become a popular household name across SA, and the announcement of 2020’s Trailblazer chefs, Eat Play Drink Cape Town was sent a box of ingredients and a recipe to try, one inspired by Rick Stein and adapted by Judi Fourie, who is one of this year’s…
KLIPDRIFT Brandy’s original series UnKlipped is short films which capture real conversations with real South Africans doing what comes naturally when friends get together – laughing, joking and having a good time together - unclipped, unedited and unchecked so the magic can flow.
It hit the right spot with its target audience, with a successful first season that was viewed by more than 1.5…
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Barstaurant family restaurant opens in Glencairn
THE transformation of the iconic Glencairn Hotel has been completed with the opening of Barstaurant at Glencairn, a new family-friendly restaurant off the shore of False Bay between Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town.
Barstaurant at Glencairn occupies the entire floor area of the landmark building, which dates back to 1904. It is the new family offering created by the Tintswalo group, in partnership…
Perdeberg launches Lighthearted, its elegant low-alcohol range
SOMETIMES the simplest experiences can spark the most joy: dewdrops glittering in the rising sun, the honey-sweet scent of wildflowers, a butterfly in flight. It's the beauty in the everyday that touches the heart and makes the spirit light. Light on the body, too, is this lively range from Perdeberg, low in alcohol yet full in flavour.
Born out of a response to growing trends seeking out a…