A symbol of French winemaking heritage in the Franschhoek Valley, La Motte Wine Estate with its centuries-old history dating back to 1695, its magnificently restored Cape Dutch buildings and its reputation for conserving heritage is delighted to announce a new addition to its wine portfolio, quite fittingly for Heritage Month in September. A Bordeaux-style red…
Ramenhead, the FYN Group’s ramen shop that first opened on Parliament Street in 2022, opened on 15 September 2026 as Ramenhead Izakaya at 75 Kloof Street. The larger space adds wood-fired izakaya plates, oshizushi, a four-stop omakase and a courtyard sake bar alongside the ramen for which it has become known. “Ramen is still the…
Luke Dale Roberts opens Boscia at Tswalu: built into the earth, beside an ancient forest, under celestial skies. Boscia opened in August 2026 under the creative direction of Luke Dale Roberts, creator of The Test Kitchen, which during its celebrated run ranked among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and won the Eat Out Restaurant of…
Jules and Steve Horrell join Babylonstoren executive chef Schalk Vlok for a weekend of open-fire cooking guided by the garden, the farm and the season. This Garden Day weekend, Babylonstoren welcomes acclaimed Somerset cooks Jules and Steve Horrell for two distinctive dining experiences celebrating spring produce, open-fire cooking and the pleasure of gathering around a…
Midrand’s dining and entertainment scene is set for a new addition with the launch of Alur, an upmarket restaurant and lifestyle lounge at Carlswald Lifestyle Centre. Founded by a seasoned restaurateur, Alur has been created for guests seeking a sophisticated dining and social experience closer to home. The venue brings together bold interiors, an Afro-Latin…
As Heritage and Tourism Month begins, Avontuur Estate follows the journey of the winemaker behind its most distinctive wines As first light crosses the Helderberg and the vineyards begin to stir, Dominique Modena is already looking towards the season ahead. At Avontuur Estate, globally celebrated wines, thoroughbred horses, and generations of estate heritage share one…
This September, Neil Ellis Wines is celebrating both Grenache Day on 18 September and South Africa’s Heritage Month with an invitation to slow down, gather around the table and discover the distinctive character of one of the country’s most exciting red wine varieties. From 18–30 September, visitors to Neil Ellis Wines can experience the Neil Ellis Piekenierskloof Grenache 2021,…
The Challenge marks 13 years of celebrating excellence in South African Chenin Blanc, while supporting wine-growing communities. Standard Bank and the Chenin Blanc Association have announced the winners of the 2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge, recognising the exceptional quality, diversity and continued evolution of South Africa’s national heritage white grape variety….
Cabernet Sauvignon means something different depending on where you’re standing on this estate. Same grape, same mountain, five distinct answers to what it can become, depending on the soil underneath it, what it’s blended with, and how much ambition goes into a given bottle. Start with the wine built to be opened without much thought….
Exceptional wine, thoughtfully sourced meat and a shared belief in respecting the origin of what reaches the table came together at Neil Ellis Wines on Friday, 28 August, for an exclusive Cab & Carne evening celebrating International Cabernet Sauvignon Day. Attended by members of the public, invited guests and media, the intimate evening brought together…