It’s a restaurant, it’s a bar, it’s a nightclub. Lou Lou’s in De Waterkant’s Cape Quarter does it all. Our experience was lunch, on a sweltering hot day, at a table overlooking the courtyard. The best way to deal with this situation was to order a Hendrick’s gin cocktail. The...
Read moreThere’s lots to see and do at beautiful Blaauwklippen wine estate in Stellenbosch, especially if you go on a Sunday. That’s the day of the market (10am till 3pm), which is one of the better ones I’ve been to; I always manage to part with many Rands in exchange...
Read moreAs someone who has worked in numerous locations in Cape Town for nearly two decades, I can personally attest to how difficult it is to find an eatery that agrees with one that is also (relatively) affordable. If the following descriptors – “unpretentious”; “comfort food”; “artisanal”; “homely”; “intimate”; “relaxing” –...
Read moreThe 2019 Cab Franc Carnival takes place on Saturday, May 18, from 11am to 4pm at scenic Avontuur Estate, between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. 20 of South Africa’s most passionate producers of this niche varietal will offer their wines for tasting and sale. The interactive tutored tastings of the 2019...
Read moreI would like to share a few little cooking hints and tips on cooking duck with you: If you are roasting a whole duck, place it onto a baking rack over a baking tray so you can catch all that delicious duck fat as it cooks out. If you want...
Read moreDarling Brew Woodstock opened their doors to the public on Saturday, 2 March 2019, bringing their extensive range of craft beers closer to craft beer lovers in Cape Town. Hailing from Germany, General Manager Lars Pflanz blends his successful recipe for operating bars and restaurants in Europe with a South...
Read moreIn November 1918, at the end of the first Great War, the Italian general manager at the time, Aldo Renato, celebrated by having the Belmond Mount Nelson painted pink for peace. The colour – which symbolised hope and a new dawn – is the signature shade of the hotel...
Read moreDriven by a mandate to affect real change, Stellenbosch Wine Routes recently officially introduced Tasting Stellenbosch, which will be upskilling the community by providing hospitality training. This member organisation is chaired by well-known local chefs, Chef George Jardine and Deputy Chairman Chef Bertus Basson. They announced a new executive last...
Read moreNow the peak holiday season is more or less behind us – as much as it can be in this wonderful tourist destination we call home – it’s time to truly settle into summer and the delights our city has to offer. Last time we were at the V&A...
Read morePart of the Kove Collection, Firefish is a welcome addition to the dining options at the V&A Waterfront. Here you will find something to suit every palate – from sushi and seafood to steaks and grills with everything in between. Full disclosure: as much as I enjoy the Waterfront, I...
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