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…
LIFE IS EXPENSIVE. YOUR BRANDY DOESN’T HAVE TO BE. As South Africans continue to feel the pinch of rising living costs, one thing hasn’t changed: our love of a good glass of brandy. And according to Nuy Winery, quality doesn’t have to come with an eye-watering price tag. The latest addition to Nuy’s popular Inspiration…
Johannesburg’s iconic Morrells Boutique Estate has entered an exciting new chapter. Reimagined as Le Manoir and under new ownership, the Northcliff landmark has been transformed into a luxury boutique hotel, elegant events destination and exceptional dining experience, while retaining the timeless charm that made it one of the city’s most celebrated hospitality venues. Set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens,…
This Women’s Month, Upper Union and Reverie Social Table will come together for an intimate Sunday lunch collaboration celebrating women at the table, in the kitchen and in the cellar. Hosted by Upper Union’s chef Amori Burger and Reverie Social Table’s chef Julia Hattingh, the lunch series will take place over four Sundays in August,…