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It’s chilly. It gets dark early. All in all, it’s a bit meh. What would make it better? A THREE COURSE DINNER WITH WINE AND ENTERTAINMENT AT HQ. This month, the HQ Fine Wining event is in partnership with Warwick Wine Estate. Four courses + the smooth jazz tunes of Ricky Botsis + wine = the perfect […] More
I must be honest, I don’t have a sweet tooth and I really don’t like baking – so I have never really cared about sugar. One is brown and one is white, they obviously taste quite different, but whatevs. Who cares? Well, Natura Sugars do. And rightfully so, because since I spoke with them just after […] More
If there is one complaint I have about the Bay Harbour Market, it’s that there are so many options of delicious things to eat, that I just can’t make up my mind. Generally I end up buying far more than I can eat – and then I eat it anyway. You can go to the […] More
As we enter the winter month of June, I have decided to mix things up a little by using an all time favourite comfort food, honey – says Chef Matt Manning. Check it out. Another new menu from Matt Manning and as per usual, this one looks like an absolute joy. Even if you aren’t […] More
Look at how much The Mount Nelson cares about whether you think their food is old fashioned: That’s not a lot of care. Why? Because they know what they’re doing and they’re good at it. Plus, they do serve all the modern bits and bobs that diners could be looking for, both at Oasis […] More
Franschhoek is coming to Cape Town as Grande Provence Executive Chef and Reuben Riffel invite you to dinner. This is a pairing not to be missed as Grande Provence Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst joins forces with Chef Reuben Riffel in Cape Town on Thursday, 25 June as part of the popular Reuben Invites 2015 series. Hosted […] More
I’m not a big fan of toursity things. I often find that whatever it is has been simplified and flavoured-down to please them foreign palates and generally, it’s a big, fat rip-off for South Africans. So when we were invited to try the Set Menu at Gold Restaurant, I won’t lie – I wasn’t thrilled. But […] More
The first Fine Wining went down a treat, and now it is time for round two. You can expect a mellow, elegant atmosphere brought to life by smooth jazz tunes of Ricky Botsis. And to eat? Well, an aperitif to get you going, followed by three iconic HQ courses, paired with a selection of Ken Forrester Wines. […] More
I can’t believe that La Mouette has turned 5. It was one of the first restaurants I ever reviewed when we started this whole blogging thang, and it has been a joy to watch it grow from strength to strength. Last week I went to the big reveal of La Mouette’s 5th birthday refurb. I […] More
Vegetarians, avert your eyes. Actually, just close this page immediately… Have you done it yet? Come on now. No, really. … .. Well if you haven’t, it’s your own fault. This is all about MEAT, GLORIOUS MEAT. When I received the invite to The Butcher Shop and Grill, I had to play it cool. But […] More
Andrea Freeborough, who has been at the helm of Die Bergkelder in Stellenbosch since 2005, says that Mother’s Day means family time, especially now that the harvest is over. And one of her families favourite dishes is a Chicken Curry recipe she adapted from well-known South African satirist, Pieter Dirk Uys. The award winning Fleur du Cap […] More
A new month, a new dinner and cooking class from Chef Matt Manning. I’m gonna rewind a little in case you don’t know what One Ingredient is. This unique dining experience showcases the versatility of one carefully chosen ingredient over all four courses of the evening. After Matt gives a demonstration of each course, guests […] More
