The South African food community gathered for a spectacular celebration of culinary excellence at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town on 23 March. The 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards honoured the restaurants and chefs who continue to define and elevate South African dining. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the…
Few drinks capture the spirit of laid-back gatherings quite like a mimosa. Now Nuy Winery has introduced its very first drink in a can – a bright, refreshing mimosa designed to suit South Africans’ easy-going outdoor lifestyle. The new Nuy Mimosa Orange Sparkling Spritzer is a light, lively drink with 5% alcohol – a vibrant blend…
For an outstanding fifth consecutive year, DGB, one of South Africa’s leading independent wine and spirits producers, has been awarded the coveted title of Best Producer South Africa at the Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2026. Adding to the achievement, the company has also been honoured as Best Producer South Africa Over the Past 25 Years, underlining its long-standing excellence…
On 20 March, the Four Seasons Johannesburg, The Westcliff, hosts an intimate dinner with Atlas Swift, one of South Africa’s most quietly coveted bespoke wine producers. Husband and wife team, Martin and Welma Smith are the winemakers behind the label, based in Franschhoek, and what they do is as precise as it is rare: they…
Leopard’s Leap is delighted to welcome both a new winemaker for the acclaimed brand’s portfolio of wines for the global market as well as a new chef for the popular restaurant at its Franschhoek home. James Ochse started as the new Leopard’s Leap Winemaker on 1 March 2026. Joining the team from his position as Senior Winemaker of KWV Red…
Friday 27 March is Paella Day – here’s a delicious Paella with Prawns, Hake, Yoghurt and Fresh Basil recipe from Leopard’s Leap, paired with their Culinaria Pinot Noir Chardonnay. Paella with Prawns, Hake, Yoghurt and Fresh Basil Serves 6 Ingredients 3 Tblsp Olive oil blend 2 White onion, finely chopped 2 Red peppers, cleaned and…
Three Decades of Darling: Evita se Perron Celebrates 30 Years… and Swartland Kitchen proudly joins the family There are milestones, and then there are moments worthy of a standing ovation. This year, Evita se Perron celebrates 30 glorious years of theatre, tart humour, towering wigs and timeless Swartland hospitality. And in true theatrical style, the…
This year there is more ways to taste the harvest at La Motte than their famous mosbolletjies, but many of them start with must (the mos in mosbolletjies). Do you know what must is? Must is fermenting grapes juice and one of the wonderful products of the wine grape harvest that does not only have a…
The stage is set for South Africa’s most anticipated culinary celebration as the nominees for the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards are revealed. Taking place on Monday 23 March 2026 at the iconic Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town, this prestigious event will honour the restaurants and chefs that define excellence in South African…
Mira, Sandton’s most anticipated new restaurant, has opened its doors as a 200-seater Mozambican-Portuguese dining destination where heritage, craft, and multisensory design converge. Founded by Luke Dakers, Ben Stanger, and industry veteran George Sinovich, Mira balances old-world elegance with contemporary sophistication, offering refined intimacy for corporate leaders, travellers, and lifestyle-focused diners alike. Occupying the storied…