Our #GinoftheMonth: Beesblaas Gin

Beesblaas, biltong and braais. Not only are these the trifecta for a perfect evening of entertaining in sunny SA but they all also share something in common. No, it’s not that they…

Musgrave Crafted Spirits Launches Premium Potstill Brandies

Alcohol consumption is changing dramatically from staid and traditional heritage brand domination to modern, urban, idiosyncratic brands disrupting to meet the needs of an ever-curious consumer. Today, people are drawn to the…

Silver Creek Distillery Launches new Prohibition Blue Gin

Light up your favourite gin cocktail this sunny season with new Prohibition Blue Gin, the latest innovation from Silver Creek Craft Distillery. This striking blue wonder gets its colour from the flower…

Hope on Hopkins Becomes Hope Distillery

One of the pioneers in the South African gin game, Hope Distillery (formerly known as Hope on Hopkins) launched its gins at a time when crafted spirits were a relatively novel and…

Lovely Lebanese Dining at Rafael Sea Point

You’ll find a little slice of Middle-Eastern heaven on the corner of Main and Ellis Roads in Sea Point. Rafael, the youngest addition to the Mischu family group, offers patrons a true…

Robertson Wine Valley Slow Food & Wine Festival 2019

Escape to the countryside for a long weekend to the valley of wine and roses for an authentic experience to remember. Soak up the simple pleasures in life at the 13th annual…

We Chat to the Brains Behind Woodstock Waffles

You can find Lennon, Jagger, Winehouse and Hendrix all under one roof in downtown Woodstock, Cape Town. No, this is not a reincarnation of the greats, but the waffle wraps that are…

The 2019 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show

On 20 June 2019, wine lovers gathered in their hundreds to taste the fine wines that scooped prestigious awards in the 2019 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. The 2019 Old Mutual Trophy…

Muratie Wine Estate: A Real-Life Fairytale

Nestled within the Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch, sheltered by ancient oak trees and centuries-old vineyards, you’ll find Muratie Wine Estate – a time capsule of fables, fairytales and rich South African…

best sushi in Cape Town

The Best Places to Get Sushi in Cape Town

The seafood scene in Cape Town is colourful and bounteous. You’ll be able to find good sushi spots in pretty much every area in and around the Mother City. We’ve done the…

A Roundup of Colourful Cupcake Recipes

We ADORE cupcakes. How could you not love a mini-sized cake? There are loads of ways to bake, style and size your cupcakes and we especially love them all dressed up and…

Best Gin in Africa Award

Autograph Gin Wins Best Gin In Africa Award

The 2019 Best Gin in Africa Award was announced 30 April 2019 by the International Gin Guide Award to South African Autograph Gin. Autograph Gin wins Best Gin in Africa Award Entries…

Paint Nite

Paint Nite at the Cape Milner Hotel with Yaymaker

I’d never pinned myself as an artistic person until I attended Paint Nite at the Cape Milner Hotel. Hosted by Yaymaker, Paint Nite offers guests a fun-filled evening fuelled with plenty of…

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

A Weekend Getaway to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

When picturing a getaway to a private reserve, it’s easy to assume the standard game safaris, big 5-spotting, watering holes and khaki-kitted tourists fastened to their binoculars. Okay, you’ll find plenty of…

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Chilli Bang Bang opens at the Radisson Red Hotel

True to its creative nature and nothing short of original, Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront Cape Town (RED) recently launched Chilli Bang Bang (CBB); an urban massage area offering quick mid-afternoon rub-downs…


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