Every South African knows a good boerie roll. The smell of boerewors on the braai, the soft white roll waiting on the side, the fried onions, the smoor, the sauces, the first bite that is messy, warm and completely worth it. It is the kind of food memory that belongs to school fairs, rugby days,…
Throughout August, Epice are celebrating the women shaping South Africa’s wine industry. Until 31 August 2026, their wine pairing has been thoughtfully curated to showcase wines crafted by exceptional female winemakers, with many also available by the glass. It’s an opportunity to discover remarkable wines alongside the bold, spice-led flavours of Epice, while celebrating the…
Cape Town’s most exclusive fire-led celebration of exceptional beef and bourbon. Designed for true enthusiasts who appreciate the harmony between meat, flame and bourbon, this intimate winter experience invites guests to gather around the fire with Chef David Higgs. Across two exclusive Beef & Bourbon evenings, six guests will be personally guided through a series…
Mornings at MIKO begin slowly, with views across the Franschhoek valley and vineyards. Head Chef Terence’s menu celebrates South African flavour and local ingredients. Think creamy pap Benedict with homemade chakalaka, a Durban-inspired masala omelette and the Full Garden foraged Breakfast. Breakfast is open to all, resident or not, from 7am to 10.30am. Bookings essential….
Join Leopard’s Leap Tasting Room to test Shiraz’s affinity to spice with a Shiraz & Samoosa pairing. Try the Classic Shiraz and Heritage Blend with two differently spiced samoosas – one hot and one not so hot, but fragrant. Available during August, from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 -17:00. R180 per person.
The Winelands’ answer to superlative avant garde experiential fine dining. Open Tuesday to Saturday, exclusively dinner service from 6pm and final seating at 8pm. Whether you’re joining for the Signature Tasting Menu or the new Á la Carte Menu, your evening unfolds at its own pace. DUSK is now included in the 50 Best Discovery…
6th of August: Burger Night (Fire & Wine Evening) Fire, Burgers & Complimentary Wine Warm up with their legendary Burger Night at The Bistro @ Brookdale. Enjoy a gourmet flame-grilled burger, perfectly paired with a complimentary glass of Brookdale wine, all served in the cosy ambience of crackling fires and the beautiful Paarl Winelands. Join them…
Stellenbosch Wine Festival is back as pinnacle event on 31 July and 1 August Stellenbosch Wine Routes celebrates an important milestone this year, marking 55 years of championing South African wine tourism and the wines of Stellenbosch. The centrepiece of this occasion is Wine Town Stellenbosch, which brings together wine producers, restaurants, accommodation establishments and…
Riebeek Kasteel has long been one of the Western Cape’s favourite weekend escapes, celebrated for wine, olive estates, art galleries and a flourishing food culture. This season, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Cheyne Morrisby brings his most ambitious concept yet to the ‘hood with SAISEI, giving locals and visitors another delicious reason to love the town. SAISEI,…
As climate change intensifies and pressure mounts on rivers, oceans, aquifers and rainfall systems, urgent questions arise: How do we feed ourselves in an increasingly water-scarce world? What can the lessons of Day Zero teach us about resilience? How do communities, farmers, chefs and innovators work with water, rather than against it, to build healthier…