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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.
Lourensford unveils limited edition Cuvée 89 MCC
IT makes me terribly anxious when the cellar master says only 525 bottles of a rather spectacular MCC were filled, and they then proceed to pour several of those for… →
Col’Cacchio opens its first concept store at V&A Waterfront
TWENTY-FIVE years after it launched its first store on the Foreshore, Italian-inspired franchise Col’Cacchio is marking the occasion with subtle rebranding and a fabulous new concept store at the V&A… →
Spectacular new tasting menu at Tintswalo Atlantic
BASED on themes drawing from the ocean on the doorstep, and the rising from the ashes after Tintswalo was destroyed by fire, executive chef Guy Clark has created a culinary… →
De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay portrays excellence of 2017 vintage
ALMOST a year ago to the day of the launch of the previous vintage of De Wetshof Limestone Hill unwooded Chardonnay, we were invited to celebrate the 2017 vintage. The… →
ARTFUL DOCUMENTARY CAPTURES GRUELLING KAROO CYCLE RACE
IF you think mountain bikers are crazy, then you have to watch the 40 cyclists who tackled the Tour Of Ara in 2016, a gruelling 800km stage-race through the harsh… →
‘Everyday Gourmet’ at spectacular Cavalli Estate restaurant
THIS week, Diva aka Allison Foat and I were treated to something very special: lunch at The Restaurant at Cavalli wine estate and stud farm in Somerset West. The stables… →
Spice Route launches its Amos Block Perpetual Reserve
CREATED as a tribute to South Africa’s oldest Sauvignon Blanc bush vines, Spice Route Wines launched its Amos Block Perpetual Reserve this month. The first hand-bottling of this sherry-style dry… →
Step back in time for a night in Weltevreden’s manor house
MANY wine estates and farms in the Western Cape have old manor houses. Some you can visit, usually with limited access, but at Weltevreden in Stellenbosch, you can spend a… →
Rare Grill is a worthy finalist in the Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships
WHEN the finalists – as voted for by the public – for the annual Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships are announced, I eagerly skim the list; firstly for Cape Town steakhouses, and… →
Your gateway to dark chocolate with Lindt Excellence Mild 70%
IN my kitchen is a “man drawer” – if you don’t know what this is, watch here – and in my man drawer there is always chocolate, usually Lindt. For… →
Fabulous winter special at Terroir
ONE of the best things about Cape Town winters is the abundance of restaurant specials. It’s the perfect time to take advantage of these and enjoy exceptional value for money.… →
La Petite Colombe set to open in Franschhoek
FRANSCHHOEK – the world renowned and picturesque food and wine capital of South Africa – is abuzz with the imminent opening of the iconic La Colombe’s new La Petite Colombe,… →
