There’s no better way to celebrate the month of love than a wine tasting and picnic lunch on an iconic Franschhoek wine estate. Let Allée Bleue suitably seduce you this February with their their treats for two! Introduction Having recently spent a leisurely Sunday in Franschhoek (read my blog on our brunch at Haute Cabrière…
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{eat} At the end of the road: the abundance of Louisvale Wines
They say that home is not a place; it’s a feeling. For me, home is embodied by people, food and wine and love, all four at the same time and in abundance. Recently, I spent a home-coming afternoon at Louisvale Wines, which left me feeling familiarly comfortable and content, like when I pull my favourite…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: Zandvliet Wine Estate
As we wound down the hill from Mont Blois, we buckled up for a short drive to Zandvliet Wine Estate, located on the outskirts of Ashton – the second stop on our first day in the gorgeous Langeberg Valley. It is here that I finally got a taste of my own wine. Literally. Introduction Zandvliet…
{news} Belthazar’s April specials
Belthazar Restaurant at the V&A Waterfront – offering an award-winning meat and seafood extravaganza, ‘the biggest wine by the glass bar in the world’ and panoramic views – has a fabulous special running during the month of April for Slick Restaurant Loyalty Card Holders. 30% Discount off all food, wine & spirits will be credited…
{news} Lunch time specials at Balducci’s
Take advantage of the incredible lunch-time special offer at Balducci – the best lunch-time venue in Cape Town! MONDAY TO SUNDAY 11AM TO 6PM – UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER 2019 All Pizzas & Pastas – R79 250g grainfed 28-day matured sirloin served with your choice of starch or vegetables – R109 12-piece assorted Sushi Platter –…
{eat} A true hidden gem in Constantia: Phantom at Purple Rayn
We are quick to say we’ve found “a hidden gem” when we come across an experience we’ve enjoyed and that might not be known to many people. Today I believe, fully and completely, that I’ve found the Cape’s best hidden gem. Situated like the sparkling crown jewel in the Queen’s tiara in the green belt…
{eat} My latest OBZsession: OBZ Café
When you ask a young(ish) Capetownian about Observatory, (or Obs, as it’s fondly called) most will recollect a handful of great memories that involves some watering hole in Lower Main Road. I’d like to think Obs is now a bit more grown up and caters for students and tourists alike. And with the gradual re-shift…
{experience} Cooking like a nonna at Nonna Lina
I’ve always had this incredible infatuation with, but also a deep respect for, the simultaneously simple and complex nature of Italian cuisine. I admire the easy way Italians throw a few quality ingredients into a dish and it’s elevated to next level tastiness, but I’m also fascinated by the deeply intricate art of making pasta…
{news} Groot Phesantekraal Estate in celebration mode
Groot Phesantekraal, the exemplary heritage estate peacefully tucked away on the outskirts of Durbanville, is once again in celebration mode! Fourth generation owners, André and Ronelle Brink, are celebrating the 320th anniversary of their historic farm which dates back to 1698, just over 120 years of Brink family ownership, the launch of their Saturday Lawn…
{eat} Balducci Restaurant: Chef’s Vegan Table
Why does it feel as if veganism has made a sudden come-back in recent years; undergoing some sort of plant-based revival? Why does it feel so buzzy and contemporary? Eager to jump onto this meat-free bandwagon, I was delighted to join the Chef’s Vegan Table at Balducci Restaurant in the V&A Waterfront for the launch…
{product}{recipe}{part 1/3} Spiced amasi chicken wings
We all know and love our local Capetownian Fair Cape Dairies‘ range of milk products, so I was thrilled when my friends at the farm sent me a little something-something I’ve never worked with before: amasi. I scratched my head for days and spent countless hours on the interwebs searching for inspiration and I finally came…
{event} Celebrating 333 years of legendary wine at Groot Constantia
To my greatest embarrassment, I must admit that in my 34 years on this earth I’ve never been to Groot Constantia. And then I want to call myself a true Capetonian. Tsk tsk. I’ve not been there on the red bus, or for wine tasting, or for a meal. As you can imagine by now,…