• The popular Unusuals Wine Festival is back to showcase South Africa’s lesser known varietals in the only focused platform in Gauteng of these wines. This not-to-be-missed display of truly exceptional wines takes place at the Killarney Country Club on Thursday, September 7, at 18h00. Try some of the finest Tempranillo, Semillon, Cinsaut, Grenache, Carignan, Tinta Barocca and many more delicious wine varietals. Tickets at R250 are available from Webtickets and Wine Menu at Blu Bird Centre. The price includes unlimited tasting and light snacks. Go to www.winemenu.co.za or book tickets on Webtickets.

    To celebrate and honour man’s best friend, Petley’s gourmet dog food is teaming up with pet-friendly cafes and restaurants around South Africa to help spoil your fur babies this International Dog Day on the 26 August 2017. On the 26th August, spoil your furry mate to a dog-devoted date on International Dog Day. At 10 of Petley’s favourite pet friendly spots, your pooch will be treated to FREE Petley’s meaty meals (to enjoy there or take home). The 10 restaurants helping Petley’s celebrate International Dog Day include: Cape Town Sotano, 121 Beach Road, Mouille Point Massimo’s, Oakhurst Farm Park, Main…

    Spice Route Destination, located on the slopes of the scenic Paarl Mountains, offers various tasting and aesthetic experiences at different establishments within walking distance of each other. The Destination’s recently released passport, a pocket-sized booklet, now offers guests the convenience to enjoy a selection of tastings all year-round. If you’re looking for interesting ideas to surprise friends, family and colleagues with an all-year-round gift, or simply feel like treating yourself, the passport is a quick and easy, yet innovative solution to impress anyone. In celebration of #nationalwomensday, we are giving away 2 passports worth R340! Head down to @spiceroutepaarl and take…

    The crème de la crème of the Cape Winelands is descending on Durban for Mercury Wine Week’s 38th year. Taking place at the Greyville Convention Centre and added to the tasting stands, festival goers can also book for The Wine Tasting Theatre, which offers visitors an intimate experience (of up to only 30 people) with their chosen wine estate. Tickets are R120 per person through itickets.co.za, and R140 at the door.

    Decorex Joburg 2017, co-sponsored by Plascon and Caesarstone, will be visiting Jozi in August. Taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre and themed: “Make your space your living dream”, South Africa’s premier decor, design and lifestyle exhibition will provide local and international visitors alike (be they design-savvy consumers, interior decorators, specifiers or designers) access to a variety of globally influenced designs and trends that have been localised to suit the African home. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at R120 per adult, R100 per student/pensioner and R20 for a child under 12 years old at ticketpros.co.za. For…