• The Franschhoek Wine Valley, the Cape’s very own French outpost, invites you to join them in celebrating Bastille on the weekend of 15th and 16th July 2023. The valley is set to be a hive of activity and French flair, offering a weekend of indulgent food and renowned fine wines of Franschhoek. Don your berets and all things red, white, and blue as you revel in the French ambience of the Winelands. Stroll through the vibrant main road and share in the merriment, bespoke village shopping, and lively street entertainment of local drummers, musicians, and performance artists. This year, Prescient,…

    A skaftien is many things to many South Africans: food for a journey, a humble homely meal enjoyed at work or even a cold jaffle in your school lunchbox. Regardless, it always conjures up feelings of home and comfort. Before we take you on this exploration, check out the best restaurants in Durban. Like many South African families, mine is a padkos-loving bunch. Once, en route to Durban for a family holiday, we stopped a total of nine times to rip open the tin foil and Tupperwares and indulge in Ouma’s padkos of blue boiled eggs, cold boerewors and leg of lamb…

    Potato & chorizo salad Looking to try something new and upgrade from the beloved potato salad? Try this quick and delicious potato and chorizo salad with roast tomato dressing as the ultimate side dish when entertaining. TOTAL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes / SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS  500 g baby potatoes, halved 1 garlic head, halved 2 small orange sweet potatoes, cut into 6 wedges lengthways 170 g chorizo sausage, sliced diagonally 60 ml olive oil 250 g truss cherry tomatoes 120 g sour cream 2 spring onions, thinly sliced ½ cup flat leaf parsley METHOD PREHEAT oven to 220ºC. Line…

    A pasta night where you pay less is the perfect combo! Get these pasta deals in Cape Town before they expire. Scala Pasta Bar Indulge in pasta made differently at Scala. Located in the dining and entertainment hotspot of Cape Town’s inner city, this upmarket pasta bar is a must-visit location for foodies and pasta lovers alike. What makes this award-winning restaurant unique is its focus on pasta: all of its pasta is made in-house daily and served tapas-style to give diners a unique and unforgettable Italian dining experience. Get this R250 voucher by only paying R99, to use towards…