An open celebration of music, community and connection – alongside a weekend of workshops shaping future talent After a packed weekend of music, across its two mains stages, the inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek will gently draw to a close, the energy will shift – not into silence, but into something slower, warmer and deeply rooted…
Yes, there will be chocolate, and lots of it, at South Africa’s premier holiday destination It’s the early bird that catches the Easter Bunny – or at least the spoils he leaves behind. And at Sun City, the Easter long weekend is as much about indulgent dining as it is about family fun, with The…
The Bistro at Brookdale Estate has earned its first Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Award when it was named among just 66 restaurants nationwide, celebrated for shaping and elevating South Africa’s culinary landscape in 2026. Set against the dramatic Drakenstein Mountains in the Paarl Winelands, the Bistro lies at the heart of the estate, guided by…
After months of careful refurbishment, Neil Ellis Wines has reopened its doors with a striking new tasting room and an elevated culinary offering that brings a fresh, globally inspired perspective to the estate. The redesigned space reflects a confident evolution, blending clean contemporary lines with the warmth and authenticity long associated with the brand. It…
In a night celebrating South Africa’s culinary excellence, six restaurants within The La Colombe Group were once again recognised at the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, held at The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town. Chefs, industry leaders and fine-dining enthusiasts gathered to honour the country’s leading restaurants, with the group continuing to feature prominently…
La Motte is delighted to announce a partner to its popular Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the beautiful barrel-matured La Motte Balsamic Vinegar! This blend of Albana, Ancellotta, Fortana, Lambrusco, Montuni and Sangiovese e Trebbiano is from the Modena region in Italy, renowned for its wonderful Balsamic vinegar. Masterfully combined in a traditional method, the vinegar’s…
Date: 28 March 2026 A soulful, seasonal table experience at Babylonstoren R 3800 per person. Only once every season, Babylonstoren gathers guests around one long table, hidden deep within the farm. These extraordinary evenings unfold in secret spaces rarely opened to guests — among the orchards, beneath the olive trees, or inside the historic cellars…
Cape Town chef/restaurateurs Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart, who together have made a massive footprint on the South African dining scene with their intimate sustainability-forward South African restaurants Belly of The Beast, Galjoen and Seebamboes, have formed a hospitality group called The Belly Restaurant Group. In addition, the group will open three new restaurants in…
Set along the electric stretch of Bree Street, Maru Korean Steakhouse arrives with unapologetic energy, fusing the pulse of modern Seoul with the edge of Cape Town’s nightlife. This is not a quiet dinner spot. It is a full sensory experience. Flames rise from open grills, neon glows against moody interiors, and the rhythm of…
The South African food community gathered for a spectacular celebration of culinary excellence at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town on 23 March. The 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards honoured the restaurants and chefs who continue to define and elevate South African dining. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the…