Located just North-West of Stellenbosch, and cooled by salty sea breezes, the Bottelary Hills Wine Route offers award-winning wines as well as old-fashioned farm hospitality. For some reason…

The Retiefs – the family behind the Van Loveren wine estate – are bound by love and strong family ties. Robertson is firmly rooted in vines and heritage,…

South Africa’s olive queen Annalene du Toit invites friends to join her and husband Pieter for a family braai under the olive tree in Riebeek-Kasteel. It’s a sweltering…

For the Greek community, Easter is a time for family, food and tradition. It’s a feast. A Feast of the Gods, if you will. There is a moment of…

At Burnside restaurant, siblings Jessica and Dillon du Plessis keep to the philosophy of a home away from home, friendly service and fresh, simple food. “My parents encouraged me…

With a hands-on approach to responsible sourcing, Bartho’s Fish Co. is a favourite among locals… In a society that prioritises instant gratification and sees fastest as best, when you…

Rachel Khoo became an international cooking sensation when she opened the smallest restaurant in Paris – a table for two in her apartment. With her TV show, The…

For Farmer Angus and Mariota McIntosh, organic farm life in Stellenbosch couldn’t be further from the urban existence they once led – and they’ve never been happier… Stroll…

Matthew Ballenden has created a lifestyle that allows his love for fresh, wholesome flavours to flourish. “Fresh Earth is an extension of my lifestyle – that’s why I…

Old school’s cool – cookbook author Neil Stemmet serves nostalgia and memories in among the silver and crystal at his guest house in Gansbaai. Neil Stemmet’s debut cookbook…