Situated in the beautiful Avondale Wine Estate, outside Paarl on the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein Mountains, FABER is one of Africa and South Africa’s leading restaurants. Representing the synergy of two craftsmen, namely chef Dale Stevens and Avondale’s proprietor, Johnathan Grieve, FABER is a contemporary ‘farm-to-fork’ restaurant. It approaches each ingredient with the utmost respect and aims to take visitors on an inspirational, thought-provoking journey that celebrates the bountiful goodness of nature. “Our restaurant is literally a stone’s throw from the garden,” says Chef Dale. “So, when we say ‘farm-to-fork’, we mean it quite literally. A typical morning’s ritual…
An intense cook-off, inspiring discussions and glittering gala dinner and awards ceremony in Cape Town result in four deserving winners in the regional final of this prestigious global…
This makes a brilliant bruschetta topping or serve it alongside cured meats, olives and cheeses for a simple tapas-style treat. Red pepper, chorizo and chilli pickle packs a real flavour punch! ALSO SEE: Pickled fish recipe Recipe and styling by Sarah Graham Photograph by Kyle Rogers
Chocolate mousse cake with summer berries a decadent chocolate mousse cake with summer berries TOTAL TIME 6 hours | SERVES 8-10 INGREDIENTS Chocolate cake 25g cocoa…
If you’re not sure of what to do this weekend, we’ve got you covered with this must-try pub crawl experience in Johannesburg. Jozi Vibes Entertainment is offering a fun time on Gauteng’s #1 Premier Party Bus. It’s the only regulated Pub Crawl Party Bus in South Africa so it’s not to be missed! Beer taps are fitted on the bus and you can expect complimentary beer and cider while you hop from pub to pub. The party starts from 7PM and goes until 1AM to truly enjoy the bustling nightlife Jozi has to offer. Until the 3rd of March 2023,…
The Cape Town International Convention Centre is set to host this year’s Ultimate Beverage Show, an event that brings a collection of local small craft beverage makers together…
Brookdale Estate outside Paarl has announced the launch date of its new restaurant, The Bistro at Brookdale, which will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, the first of February 2023. It will be open for lunch from Tuesdays to Sundays, with dinner served on Friday and Saturday evenings. (Closed on Mondays.) The Bistro at Brookdale promises a relaxed, contemporary Paarl Winelands dining experience. Seasoned executive chef Gary Coetzee is at the helm of the restaurant, assisted by restaurant and tasting room manager Michelle Michaels. Diners may expect soulful dishes, brought together with wines grown on the surrounding vines and vinified by…
Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc still hitting the 1986’s high notes. The year 1986 was…wild. And not just because Delheim’s Ou Jong (Old Youngster) vineyard – the one…
ROODT made by Nature is a brand that focuses on sustainability, locally-sourced and natural ingredients, and a minimalist eco-conscious way of living. They have a range of natural skin and home care products made with eco-friendly ingredients and manufactured in South Africa. Tessa O’Halloran sat down with co-founder Amanda Roodt to uncover more about this eco-minimalist business. Where did the Roodt made by Nature dream begin? When a had my son I was set out to be a cloth-diapering-momma. With my soapmaking background I just knew Boerseep will be the perfect match to keep my much valued cloth diapers in…
More is more with upcoming cake trends. In the age of Bridgerton and social media, the more elaborate and whimsical cakes are, the better. – Summer issue Bites excerpt…