At a glamorous affair attended by the world’s most revered wine writers at the Royal Academy of Arts, local journalist Malu Lambert was honoured with the title of Montblanc Emerging Wine Writer of the Year Award 2019. The entries for the 15th annual Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards were praised variously by judges as “well researched”, “beautifully written”, “absolutely brilliant” and “thought-provoking”. As Charles Metcalfe, the chairman of the judges, noted “each year I think the entries must be as good as it gets, but each year it gets better”. The entries were judged by a panel of esteemed…
Join the Food & Home Entertaining family for a memorable night of scrumptious fare, quality wine and a great vibe. Come November, we are pulling out all the…
Wish you could get away for a weekend of wine-tasting at world-class wine estates? We’re giving you the chance to do just that, right in the heart of Joburg! For a gloriously relaxing two days on 5 and 6 October. The Stellenbosch Wine Festival Joburg presented by Pick n Pay invites you to experience a superb selection of Stellenbosch wine. In fact, we’re planning to give you such an authentic experience, you won’t be blamed for thinking you’re in the actual winelands! Over 40 Stellenbosch wine estates will participate in this year’s festival, which will be held over two days…
Delicious to share. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi and Dashania Murugas Photograph by Dylan Swart
BY LISA WITEPSKI PHOTOGRAPHS BY JAC DE VILLIERS Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s latest South African venture, JAN Innovation Studio, is a place where young chefs are encouraged to put their wildest food fantasies on a plate. Busy as he is ensuring that his Nice-based restaurant, JAN, maintains its Michelin-star standards and planning for his next endeavour, KLEIN JAN (which will open at the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in 2020), Jan Hendrik says that he doesn’t see his work as, well, work. “I’m far too busy enjoying myself and playing,” he smiles. Clearly, playing is a big thing for Jan Hendrik.…
Delicious, convenient and versatile, wraps and salads make for an ideal picnic spread. Plan a relaxing afternoon picnic with friends and family, without having to worry about what…
Join Lanzerac Hotel & Spa on the 24th of September in celebration of our diversity and community! Lanzerac will host a cultural experience showcasing a wide assortment of unique dishes cooked over open flames in celebration of national “braai day”! In true tradition, you will be welcomed with a glass of Lanzerac MCC and can spend the day savouring a feast of locally produced dishes prepared by the Lanzerac chefs, whilst roaming between the Taphuis, Private Dining venue and outdoor terrace. You will be treated to tapas-style fare and slow roasted gourmet style pub plates. There will also be a kids’…
The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show will be WINEding its way to East London for the first time ever from 7 to 9 November for a dazzling ‘POURformance’ at Hemingways Casino. South Africa’s biggest and boldest travelling wine show is making its way to seven cities around the country this year – and East London looks set to be a grape escape for wine-lovers. Andrew Douglas, Owner and Producer of The Wine Show, says this is the show’s first appearance in East London. “We are looking forward to bringing an amazing line-up of over 150 well-known and as-yet-undiscovered gems from…
The Glenshiel Christmas Fair takes place in the stately grounds of ‘Glenshiel’, referred to by many as the ‘Jewel of Westcliff’ on the 31st October – 3rd November…