Cape Town Blog

FOOD PAIRING MADE EASY

Durbanville Hills’ cellarmaster Martin Moore, well-known for his culinary skills and love of all things food and wine, will share his palate secrets with you at an extraordinary discovery of ‘miss vs bliss’ tasting. Join Martin in discovering the versatility of food when paired with the correct wines and along the way you will come [...]

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RealRestaurantRevelations: Warwick Winery steps up to the (tapas) plate.

  I have, on many occasions, sampled Warwick‘s beautiful Bordeaux Trilogy Blend or indulged in their succulent Cabernet Sauvignon, but never once have I expected this oasis in Klapmuts to send out a warning to all great chefs in the cape. Well it’s happening, and with gusto. Mark Springhorn, head chef at the Warwick deli, [...]

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Encounter with French author Marguerite Abouet @ Alliance Française

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Learn the Art of Blending Red Wine.

  BLENDING TO PERFECTION AT DURBANVILLE HILLS Learn the essence of creating a masterpiece along with Durbanville Hills’ red winemaker Wilhelm Coetzee as he shares the technique of blending red wines. Discover first-hand the components and nuances in crafting the best Bordeaux- and Cape-style blends. Teams of four people will be creating their own signature [...]

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WINTER INDULGENCE AT 2011 KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL

  Guaranteeing you and your family the best 10 days of your winter in South Africa, the 28th Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival takes place from 1 -10 July 2011 in the picturesque Garden Route town of Knysna. Attracting more than 65 000 sporting enthusiasts, families, food and wine lovers, and adrenalin junkies the [...]

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All systems go! MyCiTi to launch today.

  "It’s all systems go for the long-awaited next phase of the City Of Cape Town’s bus rapid transit system, following agreements with public transport industry operators and approval of the launch schedule by the City's mayoral committee. Agreement between the City of Cape Town and three vehicle operator companies (VOCs) paves the way for [...]

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Robertson Wine Valley’s Wacky Wine Weekend.

      This year marks the eighth anniversary of the Robertson Wine Valley’s biggest annual wine festival, with the ever-popular Wacky Wine Weekend taking place from 2 – 5 June 2011. With 50 wineries showcasing their wines, visitors can expect even more festivity and celebration! And with a myriad of key attractions, both old [...]

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RealRestaurantRevelations: Societi Bistro.

    It was on the 30th of April 2011, it occurred between the hours of midday and 3pm, I felt like an Italian, and ate like one too (mamma mia), it was Societi Bistro‘s menu launch jol. It was literally one of those perfect Cape Town April days, not a breath of wind, not [...]

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RealRestaurantRevelations: Kerin “I like to braai” D’Offizi.

    After countless attempts to get a table at the young stallion of an eatery, What’s On, I was finally awarded a table for two on the 28th of April. I accepted gracefully/graciously. I began salivating at the thought of finally being able to come together (in a moment of pure, irresistible pleasure) with [...]

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