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Event: 5th CLASH OF THE CHEFS
CHEFS + THEIR FAVOURITE WINES Saturday 20 August 2022 12noon La Roche Estate, Franschhoek R750 per ticket (R700 Early Bird by 31/7/22) Includes a Delicious Lunch prepared by the Chefs, Welcome Drink and some Good Quality Wines on the Tables The proceeds from the...
Event: Squeeze, Zest and Preserve Workshop at Boschendal
30 July Join Brenda de Jager from Brenda’s preserves and learn the best tips on how to work with zesty fruits. From citrus infused salts to Gluwhenin and more surprises in store, this culinary creative workshop is definitely not one to be missed. Time:...
Event: Wreath making at Boschendal
23 July Nicky Michell from Fabulous Fynbos will take guests on a creative journey of crafting your very own wreath with citrus from Boschendal and fynbos from the Cape floral kingdom. Time:...
Event: Orchard Citrus Experience at Boschendal
Saturdays and Sundays This winter, enjoy a true citrus picking experience in the Boschendal orchards. Join our farming team and experience the zest of the best citrus. Pick and pluck away for only R60 per person and take home a 1kg of citrus for you and your...
Event: The Tree House Winter Experience at Boschendal
Till 07 JULY A multi-activity experience for free range kids, crafted by the Tree House team. Kids aged 5 – 14yrs can enjoy an authentic outdoor farm experience, under the leadership of team of guides. Explore, learn & indulge in living the farm. A...
Event: Boschendal Citrus Festival
|July Celebrate the Citrus Festival with a range of inspired events and special menus and a selected time only citrus and chocolate and wine pairing! All special menus are available until end July only so visit while you can. For more information...
Event: French-inspired Wine Tasting at La Motte
16 July 2022 JoinLa Motte for a special Wine Tasting in celebration of the Franschhoek Bastille Festival. The tasting features La Motte’s signature Hanneli R, Pierneef Syrah Viognier and a vinoteque vintage of La Motte Millennium, compared with examples of the French...
Event: Leopard’s Leap Bastille Brunch
16 July Join Chef Christiaan Visser and Winemaker Renier van Deventer for a beautiful Bastille Brunch in celebration of the Franschhoek Valley’s French heritage. Hosted at the generous 20-seater table in the middle of the Leopard’s Leap Kitchen, Chef Christiaan will...
Le coin Français – Winter Special
Indulge in a seven course menu R695 per person Valid until end of August 2022 Reservations are essential reservations@lecoinfrancais.co.za
Event: AITY Gallery presents WINTER SALON
WINTER SALON 16.06.2022 | 15.08.2022 Curated Group Exhibition of new and returning artists over the cold Franschhoek Winter- delving into the themes of African Beauty, from portraits to still lives and landscape, we offer a large range of contemporary and fine...
Sanbona- Reinventing the Safari Odyssey
Somewhere between heaven and earth lies the spectacular Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Not all Safari experiences are created equal and even the most seasoned safari fundi will be stunned by the sheer raw vastness of the Little Karroo landscape. Set within 58 000...
A unique dining experience at Jordan Estate
Dine in the Jordan maturation cellar, nestled between barrels and amphorae, as newly appointed Chef Marthinus Ferreira, makes his debut on the Estate with a series of exclusive dining experiences. These dinners are prior to the official relaunch of the Jordan...
Celebrate a zest for life at Boschendal’s Citrus Festival
Winter in the winelands is a time of crisp air, golden hues, and the zesty joy of fresh citrus. At Boschendal Farm, the cold winter months herald a farm-wide celebration of its famed citrus fruits with a series of special events for the entire family. The Boschendal...
Franschhoek Bastille Festival is back!
After a two year hiatus, you are invited to come and celebrate with the Franschhoek Valley once again from 16 to 17 July 2022 Taking place in the main road of Franschhoek, with all things French inspired. Dress up in your finest red, white and blue, not forgetting...
Taste The Swartland In Wine & Food Spectacular At Riebeek Kasteel’s Celebrated Barn Restaurant
In the Swartland, by Swartlanders – that’s the essence of an upcoming wine-and-food series like few others! This is the opportunity that awaits everyone from serious epicureans to vino babes keen to get an insight into one of South Africa’s most fascinating...
Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Year-Round Europe with the Introduction of Canary Island Cruises
Company launches 10 to 14-day diverse itineraries that combine the Canary Islands with visits to Portugal, Spain, and Morocco Guests can choose between embarkations in Lisbon, Malaga and Santa Cruz de Tenerife Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global...
S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Presents The Global Jury
For The Grand Finale Of The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2022-23 The Competition will offer young chefs under the age of 30 years a unique opportunity to enter the Academy and embark on an inspiring and educational journey. There is still some time...
Tokara is only SA cellar to crack 50 Great White Wines of the World
Tokara, the acclaimed family owned Stellenbosch wine estate, proudly flies the flag as the only South African producer to be included in the 50 Great White Wines of the World 2022. Awarded a score of 94/100, the much lauded flagship, Tokara Director’s Reserve White...
The Marine Invites Guests to have ‘a Whale of a Time’ with Stay 3/pay 2 Deals
Whale-watching season in Hermanus is in full swing and The Marine hotel is inviting locals to make the most of this special time of the year, by booking a stay for three nights and only paying for two nights. (Rates start from R3 050 per room...
The Cellars-Hohenort Introduces A Deliciously Decadent New High Tea
The Cellars-Hohenort’s talented Executive Chef Tronette Dippenaar, has created a brand-new menu of dainty sweet and savoury delights to further elevate the hotel’s timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea. The new High Tea features a choice of 11 loose-leaf...
Mount Nelson Reaching For Young Stars 2022
“It has been 14 formidable and stimulating years since Chania and I began The Reaching for Young Stars programme,” says Annette Kesler of Showcook.com. “We have seen many profound changes in curriculum, commitment and professionalism as our culinary academies rose to...
Lose The Socks And Spoil Dad In Style This Year
5 Gift ideas for your Dad We’re just over two weeks away from celebrating our dads. Sunday the 19th of June is Father’s Day, so you can expect to see empty shelves where soap-on-a-rope, men’s underwear packs, cartoon socks and corny mugs once were. Perhaps it’s time...
Event: Joburg Ballet gears up for RAW 3
.... the company’s third showcase in two years for works by aspiring choreographers. Performing at the company’s studios at the Joburg Theatre, JOBURG BALLET RAW 3: a showcase for new choreography is presented for three performances on 11 and 12 June. Launched in...
Liam Tomlin’s ‘The Bailey’ opens in Bree Street (Cape Town)
The date has been set for The Bailey to open the doors of its ground floor Café, Patisserie and Champagne bar on Tuesday 7 June 2022. This will be followed a week later by the opening of the Brasserie on the second floor, and on the top floor, The Old Bailey Whiskey...
Spoil Dad this Fathers Day
With Father’s Day around the corner, it goes without saying that our favourite superhero needs some serious spoiling. Whether your dad loves his fur-babies (almost as much as you), is a techie geek, outdoor adventurer, aspiring barman or health nut,...
Make dad Man of the Weekend this Father’s Day!
City Lodge Hotel Group has declared Man of the Weekend this month and have put together great rates and meal deals that apply every weekend in June 2022. Book the family-friendly hospitality for a weekend away at 30% off the best available rate at participating hotels...
When You Need A Warm, Embracing Hug Of Food And Wine
Winter wants warmth - steaming, satisfyingly flavour-rich foods to ward off the chill. And wines of substance and stature to match. Nederburg’s Cabernet Sauvignon as well as its Cabernet-based and other equally delicious red blends, all share a hallmark fresh and...
South Africa To Host Prestigious Concours Mondial Du Sauvignon
For the first time in the 14-year history of the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon, South Africa will be the host country of the biggest and most significant international competition dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc, making it the first country outside of Europe to host this...
Bonnievale shows its platinum status at top 100 SA Wine Show
Bonnievale Wines has gone platinum at South Africa’s premier, fine-wine-only competition with two of its wines earning top honours this year. Grabbing the spotlight in the highly contested National Wine Challenge (NWC), which incorporates the list...
Cape Town Festival takes to the streets to re-imagine the role of buskers
Former CT Festival CEO, Yusuf Ganief, returns as Executive Chairperson, to revive the Cape Town Festival to support struggling artists, battling for survival under the economic pressures caused by the Covid Pandemic. Together with partners, The Castle of Good Hope,...