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The Editor’s Choice. Discover Bianca Coleman’s personal top picks and standout experiences across Cape Town. From exceptional fine dining and luxury stays to unmissable theatre and opera, this is the ultimate shortlist of the Mother City’s best.
Find the bed you’ve been searching for all your life – at La Petite Ferme
WHEN I was doing the usual casual Googling after my stay at La Petite Ferme in Franschhoek I came across this post: “Want a great night’s sleep? This property was… →
Stellenbosch Wine Routes unveils its A to Z winelands winter campaign
LAST month I spent a weekend as a guest of Stellenbosch Wine Routes to take part in its wonderful winter winelands campaign. The format is an A to Z of… →
The best burger you’ve had in your life so far is at Bovine in Franschhoek
THE search for the perfect burger is – happily – one that is never-ending. However, you’ll go a long way to reaching nirvana at the newly opened Bovine in Franschhoek.… →
Visit the wild and rugged Overberg region and the southernmost tip of Africa
AS much as it makes me anxious and slightly stressed, I’m still a firm believer that when you get to the gravel, it’s a real road trip. Other signs include… →
Brighten up winter with Vortex Trance Adventures’ three-day Phoenix Festival of Fire outdoor music festival
BRIGHTEN up winter and celebrate the solstice with Vortex Trance Adventures’ three-day Phoenix Festival of Fire Outdoor Music Festival with a fabulous line-up of international and local DJs, from June… →
SA’s Silver Creek Distillery launches exciting new craft gin duo
HOLD onto your hats ladies and of course, gentlemen too! First came Southern Moonshine. Now, South Africa’s one-of-a-kind Silver Creek Craft Distillery brings you two brand-spanking-new gins made in the… →
The 2018 winter menu at La Petite Colombe in Franschhoek is a must-do this season
WHEN I sat down to write this story, I first Googled the restaurant. Not because I needed to but because I wanted to know what other people have been saying… →
Creation – the heavenly place where fine wines and food are brought into being
CREATION, in the heart of the Hemel en Aarde valley near Hermanus, is the home of exquisite wines and exceptional food pairings presented with a breathtaking view. The story behind… →
The so-called “off peak” season is actually the best time to travel to the Cape winelands
WE are almost officially in winter, according to the earth’s annual journey around the sun; the solstice is on June 21, after which the days gradually begin getting longer. It’s… →
The focus is on food with an interactive cooking weekend at a beach house
PUTTING a bunch of people together in the kitchen to cook and then sitting them down to share the outcome is a tried and tested way to foster fellowship and… →
Bitchy lines and Botox with Cathy & The Trolley Dollies at Gate69
CATHY SPECIFIC and her Trolley Dollies Holly and Molly are at it again with another hilarious mini musical comedy at Gate69. Snip/Tucked holds a mirror up to the world of… →
Go global with down-to-earth fare at Societi Bistro
IN its simplest definition, a bistro is a small restaurant serving inexpensive meals. Expanding on this, is that those meals are home-styled and comforting. Societi Bistro, which has been meeting… →
