Good weather was weirdly rare in Cape Town this year and that is why we decided to exploit the one Friday afternoon that we had free to go see the new Chef’s Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic in Hout Bay. This beautiful restaurant is situated next to the Chapman’s Peak toll gate. So you can imagine…
Category: Travel & Leisure
2020 Midsommar celebrations in the Swedish countryside
A look into Sweden’s Midsummer celebrations
A conversation on South Africa’s restaurant culture with Chef Ukhonaye
Boasting both local and international culinary experience. I had a virtual Q&A with Private Chef and Lecturer Ukhonaye Mconi to speak all things food. Q: With Instagram being at its peak and the culture of wanting to be seen rising. How would you say this is influencing restaurant culture and South African’s relationship with restaurants?…
House of Pinotage x Ataraxia Wines tasting at Wine Concepts on Kloof
On the 3rd of November, I was invited by the House of Pinotage to attend their monthly Sunday wine gathering with sommelier Asive Manzi. The wine of the day was Ataraxia by Kevin Grant. This blog post shares my experience at the tasting.
Wagyu Beef in South Africa: New trend in restaurant and cow breeding culture
Being one of the most expensive and most sought after meats in the world. The first time I heard of Wagyu Beef was after an episode of Dstv’s culinary travelogue, Extraordinary Places To Eat, when the host and French maître d’ Fred Sirieix pointed out that this beef is the next big thing in restaurant…
The Top 5 Best Jazz Spots in Cape Town
Cape Town restaurants and bars all over the city host jazz nights and live unplugged sessions from different and local artists. I have compiled at least five spots and a facebook page that you can also consult when looking for Jazz sessions in Cape Town.
Gigi Rooftop restaurant and bar: Cape Town’s New Hotspot
Gigi Rooftop is almost a month old and it is on everyone’s to-visit list. I can safely say that this place is indeed worth the hype. This poolside rooftop bar and eatery are situated on the sixth-floor of the Gorgeous George Hotel in Cape Town. And it is indeed gorgeous! Besides this space being aesthetically…
