Cast iron cookware is the workhorse of the kitchen; they withstand the test of time – when looked after, that is. If you’re a proud owner of these sturdy pots and pans,…
“Bread has become much more to me than a slice on a side plate”, says La Motte Bakery’s Ricardo Slawers, who has just been awarded the title of Bread Sommelier by the…
Everyone loves a good hack, but not all are worth trying. And with an endless stream of social media gimmicks, you’re bound to be rage-baited into oblivion. If you’re looking for tricks…
There are so many modern-day love stories that start from a swipe. Maybe it’s a picture or a witty first message and then a couple of days of texting. But the first…
Spring in the Winelands brings a shift in pace – the vineyards begin to green, the days stretch a little longer and the landscape starts to emerge from its winter lull. There…
Herbs, beautiful herbs! What would our culinary creations be without the flavour and herbaceous note that herbs add? We take a look at some of the most popular kitchen herbs used around…
The President Hotel, in collaboration with Art School Africa, welcomes South African artist Zarah Cassim as the latest to be featured in In Residence, an ongoing exhibition series bringing contemporary Cape Town…
Balducci, Cape Town’s iconic Italian dining institution, is back – and this time, in a brand-new incarnation. Welcoming its first customers on Sunday, 13 September, 30 years since Balducci first opened its…
Bring-and-braais are to South Africans what potlucks are to Americans. It’s a flame-grilled feast for the people, by the people. Whether you’re on salad or dessert duty or appointed as the braai…
As Negroni Week returns, we raise a glass to the Italian classic cocktail that has spent more than a century balancing tradition with reinvention. Few cocktails have the staying power of the…
A thoughtfully chosen Restaurant Week XXL menu invites Johannesburg diners to slow down and make lunch an occasion. Johannesburg is not a city that often stops for lunch. The middle of the…
More than a binding agent, eggs can transform everyday ingredients into memorable meals, especially in South Africa, where food brings people together. All it takes is the crack of an egg for…
When it comes to enjoying a good drink, South Africans know how to do it right – a packed sports bar on rugby day says it all. From classic combos like Brandy…
This Heritage Day, Palm Terrace and Palm House Boutique Hotel & Spa will unveil a new outdoor space on its garden lawn, extending the restaurant and Bar1920 into the gardens and creating…