The Western Cape has long been considered one of the wine capitals of the world, producing vines and their by-products to the highest standards. However, as craft beers continue to gain global popularity and with the people of Cape Town no strangers to sipping and sampling some of the best beverages to be found anywhere, the City has no shortage of outstanding breweries and taprooms sure to satisfy the most discerning tastes. While there are plenty of options, finding a place to start can be quite daunting. If you are on the hunt for the best beer around, don’t miss…
Martha Collison’s Coronation Crown Scones The 6th of May is the Coronation of King Charles III and chefs, home cooks, and bakers are sharing Coronation-inspired eats to celebrate…
Grande Roche Hotel & Restaurant is one of Paarl’s pride and joys of 31 years, the country hotel and restaurant is a stunning place to splurge on a well-deserved staycation and/or dining experience during the autumn and spring seasons. Upon entering the gates, you’re greeted with orchards, mountains, and colourful flora of all sorts. Foodies can relish in head chef Kevin Grobler’s new offering – a delectable menu of in-vogue Sharing Plates experience. Visitors have the option of a 3-course priced at R550 per person, or a 4-course priced at R650 per person. Although perhaps a bit on the pricy…
It was always a matter of when, not if. And now Johannesburg’s restaurant-going fraternity finally have the answer: Luke Dale Roberts and his crew of talented chefs unveiled…
Cape Town is not only known for its gorgeous landscapes and rich culture but is also home to some of the world’s most delicious wines. Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or simply looking to explore the beauty of the Cape Winelands, wine-tasting tours offer an excellent opportunity to sample some of the region’s finest wines and immerse yourself in the local wine culture. Here are some of the top wine-tasting tours in Cape Town: 1. Stellenbosch Wine Tour The Stellenbosch Winelands Full Day Tour by Wine Flies is a highly-rated tour that takes you to four different wineries in the Stellenbosch…
May the 4th (be with you) is seen as Star Wars Day – a tribute to the incredibly popular franchise. We thought we’d share some fun sweet treats…
While R40 for an energy drink may seem quite exorbitant to some, PRIME drinkers may soon have to pay tenfold this amount as the product hit Checkers’ shelves on the 1st of May. This comes as Checkers and PRIME have used an established marketing trick called price anchoring to convince people that buying the drink at R39.99 is good value for money. The strategy involves prominently setting an initial product price to tell people what it is worth to capitalise on their inherent tendency to rely on an initial piece of information to guide their future decisions. In PRIME’s case,…
If you, like myself, are a sucker for Italian food, I would recommend you treat your tastebuds to the mouthwatering dishes to be found on the pages of…
Are you sick of feeling like a human sugar cube? It’s time to cut down on your sugar intake and take back control of your health. Don’t worry, you don’t have to sacrifice your sweet tooth to get there. We’ve got some tasty alternatives for you to incorporate. Say “see ya later” to those sugar crashes once and for all. Buckle up, sugar buns, we’re going in: Swap out the sugary drinks, sweetie The simplest way to cut down on sugar is to swap out sugary drinks for water or unsweetened tea. Sugary drinks like soda and energy drinks are…
By not shying away from challenges, entrepreneur Mmamosebetsi Isabella Twala is the first black South African woman to make okra into a shake. The business operates from a…