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  • Fynbos and Shiraz Dinner at On19

    A night of fine-dining with a localized twist, 1 on On19’s April edition championed the best local flavours and produce with inventive flair. This monthly culinary experience, that highlights one ingredient and one cultivar, takes place on the 19thfloor of the Westin at their flagship restaurant On19. While looking out on a phenomenal Cape Town […] More

  • The Chef’s Table Menu at Dash Restaurant

    I’ve been to Dash once before enjoying a very memorable fine-dining experience a few years ago. With a new chef at the helm, we were excited to see how things have changed as the focus shifted from fine dining with many molecular elements to an approach based on elegance. The dishes maintain South African elements, but there […] More

  • Winter Set Menu Review at Cape Milner

    Every winter Cape Town becomes a little bit less outgoing and a little more housebound. We prefer to stay indoors, keeping warm and staying cozy in familiarity, but this need not be the case! Winter menus and special winter rates allow us to try out places during the colder months of the year, which we […] More

  • Exploring the New Exciting Menu at the President Hotel

    A new Executive Chef at the helm, the President Hotel has just launched a fantastic menu you have to experience. With Philip Alcock running the show, the President Hotel has taken on a new perspective that’s all about using the best local produce, classical cooking with a modern edge and sustainability. Diners can look forward […] More

  • Date Night at Steffanie’s Place

    With the abundance of restaurants we have in Cape Town, I don’t often travel far when deciding to eat out for dinner. The the city centre, coast and southern suburbs are offering more than enough to cater for even the most demanding diner. One place I do find myself driving a distance is Steffanie’s Place […] More

  • Winelands Lunch at 96 Winery Road

    We’ve been to 96 Winery Road about 3 years ago so it was about time to come back to see how the menu has changed during this time. It’s only natural that a menu evolves with the times and while customers want to see their favourite dishes on the menu, there is always space for […] More

  • Salushi

    New Winter Set Menu launches at Salushi

    Salushi in Claremont have just introduced another promotion just in time for winter. While known for the incredible sushi, which is available at value prices at most times of the day, the restaurant also has a traditional a la carte menu influenced by Asian cuisine. During the next few months, selected dishes from this menu will […] More

  • Enjoying a wonderful Lunch at Eat@Simonsvlei

    Eat@Simonsvlei is a wonderful restaurant conveniently located between Paarl and Stellenbosch where you can eat al fresco on the terrace overlooking the lush lawns as well as a beautiful pond. On cooler days, you can also move indoors where you can sit next to a inviting fireplace to warm you up while having breakfast or […] More

  • Del Mar Camps Bay Review

    Mexican foooood = my happy place. Add to this a beautiful sunset and some killer tequila and I am done. We recently had a feast at Del Mar Camps Bay. This sneaky little spot is hidden in the shopping centre above Pick n Pay on Victoria Road, with a kick-ass view, can seat 80 people […] More

  • Lou Lou’s in the Cape Quarter review

    I love nothing more than to walk into a restaurant and feel like I have left my Cape Town life and have been transported to another world. Enter: Lou Lou’s. The Space in a nutshell  Lou Lou’s in the Cape Quarter is a 45 seater restaurant/lounge/bar that feels like you’ve stepped into a gentleman’s lounge […] More

  • Fine Dining Experience at Crystal Towers

    Executive Chef Henrico Grobbelaar had to work twice as hard to be where he is today. Having first studied Engineering for four years straight after school, he always felt that he was catching up compared to other chefs in the industry. Working double shifts was his way of showing dedication to his craft and ambition […] More

  • A Greek Food Celebration at Love Thy Neighbour

    &Union? No! Weinhaus & Biergarten? No! It’s Love Thy Neighbour and it’s making big waves in Cape Town. Love Thy Neighbour offering plenty to their guests with an extensive selection of food & drinks. A large area is set up outside for the warmer summer season, but quite a number of tables can also be […] More