B.A.R awards 2019

South Africa’s Best at the B.A.R Awards 2019

This title holder of Media Contributor of the Year, Leah van Deventer says, “At this year’s B.A.R Awards 2019, the eloquent Pete Goffe-Wood really nailed it when he listed the many hats…

Jess Van Dyk

We Chat to La Colombe Head Chef Jess Van Dyk

We chat to Jess Van Dyk about her transition from a small-town farm girl in the Northern Cape to Head Chef at award-winning La Colombe. Jess’s passion for food stems from a…

Kitchen hierarchy

Who’s Who in the Zoo: Kitchen Hierarchy Explained

If you’re anything like most of the population, your kitchen jargon probably only stretches as far as ‘Sous Chef’ (thanks, Food Network). What you probably don’t know is that a restaurant kitchen…

Richland Rum

Award-winning Richland Rum Arrives in South Africa

America’s only single-estate, single-barrel rum is now available in South Africa. Richland Rum, a family-owned, award-winning rum from Georgia, stays true to traditional rum making standards, with the purest ingredients and a no-rush…

Round Up of Our Favourite Pistachio Recipes

We’re here to hero the little green nut that is adored across the globe: the pistachio. These gorgeous green nuts are the perfect snack straight out the shell but we love them best…

Nom Nom Eatery

A Leisurely Lunch at Nom Nom Eatery

The foodie scene in Somerset West is taking flight as increasing volumes of young, trendy and food-centric individuals are visiting and inhabiting these parts. Not-so-new Nom Nom Eatery, part of the Benguela…

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Ashlee Lloyd Design Studio: Looping in Luminescence

The Cape Town creative space is unequivocally beaming with young, unique and talented individuals. Ashlee Lloyd is one such creative who is pushing the boundaries of traditional lighting design by combining her…

Farrel Hirsch

Greenhouse Appoints Farrel Hirsch as New Head Chef

Greenhouse at The Cellars-Hohenort welcomed new Head Chef, Farrel Hirsch (aged 31) to its kitchen as of November last year. Guests can look forward to Hirsch’s flair for innovation and fresh flavours,…

Cape Town beaches

A Guide to Cape Town Beaches Based On Your Personality

Cape Town’s delicious summer season is just around the corner and with it brings a myriad of happy folk from all over the country and the world coming to visit our white…

Bombay Brasserie

Sophisticated Servings of Spice at Bombay Brasserie

Indian restaurants are not hard to come by in Cape Town with bounteous establishments serving hearty helpings of delicious butter curries, Rogan Josh and tikka masalas. What sets Bombay Brasserie apart is…

David Rajuili

David Rajuili: The Life of A Pro Boxer

We chat to David Rajuili, former World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Featherweight title holder, former WBF All Africa champion and former WBF International champion, about life as a professional boxer. Rajuili’s…

Gardens Collectors Club

Giddy Over the Opening of Gardens Collectors Club

Comfortably nestled in the heart of Kloof Street, Gardens Collectors Club is bringing a breath of fresh air to the centre of Cape Town’s social scene. Presenting a creative, happy, carefree space,…

Instant Pot

Instantly Infatuated with Instant Pot

Often we save beautiful recipe inspiration for slow-cooked stews, curries, ragus and soups with the hopes of rolling up our sleeves and getting busy in the kitchen. Unfortunately, the reality is that…


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