You’ll find Est Est Alea, the most recent brainchild of renowned chef Dario De Angeli, in Johannesburg’s Parktown North. An evolution of the infamous Cube Tasting Kitchen, Est Est Alea has been almost a year in the making. Delicate, eye-catching and meticulously prepared, the dishes served at this eatery are art on a plate. The […]
Gone Eating
De Toren Private Cellar’s World-Class “Wines by Design”
“THE TRUTH IS IN THE VINE” is etched onto the walls of De Toren Private Cellar’s underground tasting room, encapsulating the estate’s guiding philosophy, an approach that has – in little more than 20 years – elevated this boutique Stellenbosch cellar into one of South Africa’s most respected premium wine producers. De Toren focuses on crafting […]
SALT Re-Launches at Paul Cluver this Summer
SALT opened in early December 2017 at Paul Cluver and is the brainchild of legendary chef duo, Craig Cormack and Beau du Toit, with Mechell Span at the helm. This summer, the restaurant is re-launching after undergoing a major revamp. Situated on the family owned and run Paul Cluver Wine Estate, this collaboration represents a match […]
Majestic Makaron
When an invitation to Makaron, a multiple award-winning restaurant, pops up, question isn’t if you can go, but rather when. This is a destination location and one that you should bookmark if you haven’t already. Here’s a look into our luncheon… Our journey began in the lounge, which is beautifully decorated with luscious teal velvet […]
Skotnes Restaurant and The Norval Foundation
The Norval Foundation, founded by the Norval family, opened its doors in April 2018 and is a centre for art in Tokai, Cape Town. The space, designed by dhk Architects and headed by Elana Brundyn, is a platform for cultural expression, exhibitions of 20th and 21st century art, and a place for research. The centre […]
For the Love of Cooking… and Drinking!
Cooking is about so much more than just preparing food. It is an expression of creativity that can be shared with family, friends and other passionate foodies. This is the essence of Ginger & Lime – an interactive cooking experience that teaches like-minded people who share a passion for food and wine how to prepare […]
The Moveable Feast
Arguably the finest writer of his century, Ernest Hemingway was also a man who devoured experience and had an zest for adventure as great as his creative genius. Sucking the marrow out of all the finer things life, it is no wonder his influence spread like wildfire across the globe, inspiring many a good time. […]
You’re Delicious, Durban!
Whenever I think of Durban, the city I spent most of my youth and early-adulthood, I remember glorious sunny days spent gallivanting on the beachfront or hiking in the hills and nights spent wandering the streets, enjoying an array of delicious foods from our local haunts, before and after dancing the night away in sweaty […]
New Wine & Fynbos Cupcake Pairing Highlights Delheim’s Eco-Passion
Delheim has always been famous for its tasting room pairing of bespoke cupcakes with its wines. Now, the experience goes next-level with an all-new twist of this evergreen favourite that puts the Cape’s famous Floral Kingdom and the Stellenbosch stalwart’s eco-friendly winemaking front-and-centre. This is Delheim’s Wine & Fynbos Cupcake Pairing – the latest addition […]
Durbanville Hills Launches Collector’s Reserve
Durbanville Hills has launched a premium collection of wines: The Collector’s Reserve. Inspired by Cape Town’s radiant energy and creative demeanour, the new premium offering boasts a unique range of wines that has been skilfully crafted using only the finest grapes from Cape Town’s best vineyards. Paying homage to its name, this exclusive range has […]