The Jacaranda Afternoon Tea Returns to Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg

Jacaranda Afternoon Tea

Johannesburg’s beloved jacaranda tradition returns with a menu inspired by the city’s spring palette and a special weekend experience in October.   Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg welcomes the return of jacaranda season with its annual Jacaranda Afternoon Tea, served from 1 October to 30 November 2026. Created by Executive Pastry Chef Nathan Jacobs,…

Taste of Cape Town Brings La Colombe, FYN, Vuur and Nine More of the City’s Restaurants to Green Point Cricket Club on 28 and 29 November

Cape Town has 40 days to claim its seat. On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026, Taste of Cape Town brings twelve of the city’s most celebrated restaurants into one field at Green Point Cricket Club. Every guest eats from the same menus, at the same prices. The festival starts from a simple idea:…

The First Edition Has Arrived: The ZA Unveils Its Inaugural Collector’s Release

La Petite Ferme

Pinotage with original South African art — beginning an annual collection where no edition will ever be repeated. La Petite Ferme has released The ZA Pinotage 2024, the inaugural edition of an annual collector’s series uniting South African wine, art and place. Crafted from Old Vine Pinotage grown in Piekenierskloof and presented in an original…

A Rosé with a Sense of Place: Discover the Neil Ellis Way of Flowers Cinsaut Rosé 2026

Neil Ellis Way of Flowers Cinsaut Rosé

A rosé inspired by the fleeting beauty of wildflowers, where colour, character and harmony come together.   There is a moment each year on the West Coast when the landscape seems to transform. Wildflowers emerge almost overnight, painting the earth in unexpected combinations of colour. Yellows meet pinks, purples sit alongside whites, and delicate blooms…

Put Down Your Cutlery: Jason Kosmas and Ivor Jones Present Hands On at The Pot Luck Club

Hands On

Some dinners stay with you because of what you ate. Hands On might stay with you because of how you ate it. On 13 and 14 November 2026, Jason Kosmas and Ivor Jones, two of South Africa’s most exciting and respected chefs, will come together at The Pot Luck Club for a six-course collaboration that…

Introducing – Africa’s First Bread Sommelier

Bread Sommelier

“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 National Bakers Academy in Weinheim (Germany). A comment that is quite the understatement as he is the first African to be awarded this…

Taste The Very Finest at Caroline’s 2026 White Wine & Cap Classique Review

Caroline's 2026 White Wine & Cap Classique Review

Caroline’s 2026 edition of her annual White Wine & Cap Classique Review, hailed as one of the most prestigious tasting events on the South African wine calendar, will be staged on Thursday, 29th October (17h00 to 20h30) in the Members’ Lounge on the 4th Floor of the DHL Stadium, Fritz Sonnenberg Road in Green Point,…

Two Remarkable Spaces, One Unforgettable Estate – Grande Provence

Grande Provence

Indulge in a refined dining experience where heritage meets contemporary elegance. Whether you’re joining them at The Bistro for relaxed, family friendly lunches or at The Oak Restaurant for a more sophisticated affair, both spaces offer a refreshed atmosphere and a thoughtfully curated summer menu. T: +27 (0)21-876 8600 E: reservations@grandeprovence.co.z www.grandeprovence.co.za

Fridays in Franschhoek at Leopard’s Leap

The Leopard’s Leap South African Table’s October theme is “A New Season in the Winelands” and promises to entertain guests to a Friday lunch and wine experience that is about more than just food and wine. The communal kitchen table seats 18, so make sure to book your spot! Remember that the table is also…

Franschhoek’s Cap Classique & Champagne Festival Returns to Open Summer Season

Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival

The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, presented by Capitec and Franschhoek Wine Valley, returns to the Huguenot Monument on 5 and 6 December 2026, setting the scene for an unmissable weekend of summer, style and sparkling wine. Against the beauty of the Franschhoek Valley, the festival brings together South Africa’s leading Cap Classique producers…