Terrarium, the acclaimed fine-dining restaurant at Cape Town’s Queen Victoria Hotel in the V&A Waterfront, unveils its new à la carte menu, marking an exciting evolution in its culinary journey. Led by Chef Patron Chris Erasmus and Head Chef Anlou Erasmus, the menu reflects a blend of their extensive expertise and deeply personal inspirations drawn…
Despite Cape Town’s winter chill, The Pot Luck Club keeps the heat alive with its Sunday Brunch Winter Extravaganza. This indulgent experience features a decadent 10-course menu, bottomless bubbles, and the city’s finest Bloody Mary, all for R1250 per person. The brunch offers guests a chance to unwind on Sunday late mornings, enjoying a carefully…
Hotel du Vin Franschhoek is proud to announce its official 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Awards winner results, receiving accolades in four distinguished categories that celebrate excellence in global hospitality. The awards received are: • Best Historical Hotel in Africa 2025 • Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Africa 2025 • Best Wine Region Hotel in Africa…
Harck & Heart, best known for their unique, handcrafted Lebkuchen cookies and innovative designs (did someone say Unicorn, Cactus, or Shark!), has just launched their latest creation: The Lebkuchen Spiced Choc-Chip Cookie. Available in a 200g pack both online and in-store, this bold take on the classic choc-chip cookie combines rich dark chocolate chips with…
Steenberg Farm, South Africa’s oldest registered farm nestled in the cool Constantia wine region, has appointed Thabile Cele as Assistant Winemaker. This marks not just the next step in Thabile’s personal journey but a significant milestone in Steenberg’s continued commitment to transformation, mentorship, and female leadership in the South African wine industry. For Elunda Basson,…
One of Cape Town’s most iconic dining destinations, The Pot Luck Club, is heading to London for a three-month residency at The Waldorf Hilton, London. From 13 August 2025, the restaurant will take over the hotel’s flagship dining room, Homage, bringing its signature energy and bold, flavour-driven cuisine to the heart of the city. The launch will see…
It is time to give indigenous African foods the spotlight they deserve. These ancient crops and plants (think iron-rich grains, nutrient-packed roots, and bold heritage plants) have been nourishing African communities for centuries. But here is the best bit: they don’t just belong in history; they are the future of food. Packed with incredible nutrition,…
Vergenoegd Löw, the historic Stellenbosch wine estate known for regenerative farming, heritage preservation and luxury hospitality, has welcomed chef Michelle Theron to head up its food and beverage division. Theron, renowned for her leadership roles at Pierneef à La Motte and Hazendal Wine Estate, brings over two decades of high-end culinary experience to the estate….
Journey’s End is now B Corp Certified – the first South African vineyard and winery to achieve this prestigious global accreditation awarded to businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability. Since their foundation in 1995, sustainability has been at the heart of everything at Journey’s End. Their pioneering…
Terrarium, the edgy fine dining restaurant at the Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark Hotels & Reserves in Cape Town, has been awarded Silver in the Best International Newcomer Wine List category at the Star Wine List of the Year International Open 2025 — the global awards platform recognising outstanding wine programmes in hospitality. Terrarium is…