Theme parties give new meaning to the festive season By Karen Short of By Word of Mouth Theme parties – where everything from the food and drinks to the…
Exec chef Hanroe Erasmus’s specially chosen buffet breakfast includes Loch Duart Scottish hot- and cold-smoked salmon smoked in Magaliesberg, oysters on ice, Deneys Swiss Dairy yoghurt, raw honeycomb, sausages…
Capetonians usually need a good reason to drive to suburban Noordhoek after hours. Now that Cafe Roux has revamped their decor and opened at night, they have one. The cheerful…
Lovers of red meat won’t be disappointed with the juicy hunks dished up at Let’s Meat, from rump and sirloin to the giant prime rib (a must). Seasoned restaurateur…
Adam Robinson was instrumental in the rise of gastropub cuisine in London, owned the Corner Post restaurant in Howick and is now baking bread at his bakery in Glenwood.…
Fame would have found Karen Dudley even if Michelle Obama’s driver hadn’t stumbled upon The Kitchen by happy accident. In Cape Town’s Woodstock Karen serves up love, comfort and…
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 I’d…
Blossoming in the Lowveld, Magnolia is a culinary gem that could sit quite comfortably among its city-slicker counterparts. The place Magnolia’s decor is a witty mix of eclectic and…
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, brought…
A Craighall favourite is now a stylish spot for nibbles and drinks too. Here’s why we love Pronto! The place “The restaurant has been full every night for eight years,”…
Bells, whistles, glitz and glam are in short supply at La Colombe, but this fine-dining stalwart in the Constantia winelands continues to impress. The place Set on the historic…
South African ceramicists are creating statement pieces that can take centre stage in homes from Limpopo to London.…
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 Saturday…
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 silence.…
As welcoming as she is successful, renowned Franschhoek chef Margot Janse loves nothing better than to surround herself with friends and family on her days off. “Come in, come…
