Luke Dale Roberts Group’s popular Prix Fixe Menus for Winter
The Luke Dale Roberts Group of Restaurants, a powerhouse of culinary innovation and one of South Africa’s most celebrated fine dining collectives, is once again offering its renowned prix fixe menus across the group from 5 May to 30 September 2025. . This winter,...
Charcuterie whizz Neil Jewell presents a Charcuterie Workshop
Join celebrated chef and charcuterie whizz Neil Jewell for a hands-on Charcuterie Workshop at Jewell’s Restaurant at Spice Route Destination in Paarl on Saturday, 17 May 2025. Learn how to make your own charcuterie as Neil demonstrates the whole process from butchery...
Durbanville Winemakers unveil new Collab Sauvignon Blanc
The highly anticipated release of the 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc from Cape Town’s Northern vineyards has been signed off. Now, you can be among the first to taste this exceptional creation produced by a 10-winery collaboration in South Africa’s leading region...
Celebrating picture-perfect moments at Vergelegen
Vergelegen Wine Estate’s natural beauty inspires both professional and amateur photographers to capture its charm – and this year, the third edition of the popular Essence of Vergelegen photographic contest attracted over 500 entries. The winners were announced on...
Catch 22 Table View–food heaven on earth
There are quite a few things which make a restaurant successful. There is the ambience, the wine list, the view, the service, whether it is one of the in places to go, but in the end the one thing that every successful restaurant must have is great food. All these...
Don’t miss this year’s Jewish Literary Festival
Programme is live on www.jewishliteraryfestival.org.za and tickets available through Quicket https://qkt.io/9E87YQ
Celebrate Durbanville Bicentennial April 10 and 11
Cape Town’s northern vineyards in the Durbanville Wine Valley are rolling out the red carpet in celebration of the official 200th anniversary of Durbanville town. Wine lovers are going to be in their element with a specially curated tasting experience on Thursday,...
La Motte Ateljee introduces an Autumn Interactive Art Experience
La Motte has announced a new seasonal exhibition in the recently introduced Ateljee on the estate. Entitled Landmarks, this exhibition focuses on an autumnal theme with leatherwork and watercolour painting and will run from 29 March to 8 June. Continuing the La Motte...
Swartland Kitchen celebrates turning five with new rusk flavour
Five years ago Hentie van der Merwe and Frits van Ryneveld were excited for the launch of their new brand which they had long planned to happen on March 27, 2020. Little did they realise the chaos that was about to ensue. The brand was Swartland Kitchen, and the date...
Join Warwick Estate for an unforgettable evening.
Join Warwick Wine Estate for an unforgettable evening of wine and culinary art with Cellarmaster JD Pretorius and Chef Nic Van Wyk! Wednesday, 26th March 2025 Final week to book! This is your last chance to secure your seat at an extraordinary dining...
Savour the season with a harvest feast
The grape harvest season at Vergelegen wine estate is finally drawing to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with a rustic feast in a stunning new secret venue at this 325-year-old Somerset West farm? Offering fine wine and exceptional food, this...
Agulhas Wine Triangle–a perfect break from routine
This will be definitely worth taking in if you have time to visit one of the most appealing wine areas. Take a break while the summer lingers. Go ahead---spoil yourself ---just a little
Seebamboes: A culinary conversation between land and sea
Since opening GALJOEN in June 2023, a seafood-focused restaurant on Harrington Street with a strict emphasis on South African ingredients, chef-restaurateurs Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart, who first made their mark on Cape Town’s culinary scene with Belly of the Beast,...
Top wines for the RMB Simonsberg Wine Festival
The RMB Simonsberg Wine Festival will take place from March 28 to 30 at the Plaisir Wine Estate, and is set to be a standout occasion, showcasing the stature and prestige of the Simonsberg and the opportunity to taste over 40 superlative wines from 12 of the best...
Take dining experiences to a new level at Franschhoek’s Eleven
Eleven restaurant is redefining fine dining in Franschhoek with an exciting à la carte selection in addition to the current Chef’s Tasting menu. The fresh additions give diners more freedom to curate their own culinary journey, making every visit a personalized and...
Vergelegen— a magnificent haven for wildlife
This March Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West will celebrate the arrival of many new additions to its thriving wildlife family. Rare Rau quagga, eland and black wildebeest are breeding in the wine estate’s 1900-hectare private nature reserve, which has the same...
Tangram Restaurant–a Durbanville Hills treasure
If you are looking to get out of town, not too far, but nevertheless out of town, to go somewhere with great food. gorgeous views, excellent service, fabulous wines and perfect position, we'll take you to Tangram Restaurant at Durbanville Hills. Starters include...
Burgers and Beats in the Stellenbosch Winelands | 28 February
This sounds like great family fun—a perfect way to end the month of February. Burgers and Beats at Middelvlei: Why not join Middelvlei Wines for an unforgettable evening of fun, wine, and entertainment on 28 February, starting at 6:30 pm. You will experience the warm...
Wilde Vy Bistro opens on the Durbanville Wine Route
Just opened in the Cape’s Durbanville region is an exciting new eatery – Wilde Vy Bistro, situated on the historic Hooggelegen Farm, home of Signal Gun Wines. It is the creation of South African chef Jürgen Snyman and Ghanaian entrepreneurs Kwasi Osei-Kusi and Charles...
Hemelhuijs–a Cape Town legend still captivates
First of all, for foreign subscribers, it is pronounced "Hearmillhace." It's a Cape thing. Having not been to Hemelhuijs for some years, I was delighted the other day to find it is still one of the special places to eat in town. Times have changed but style and taste...


















