Cape Town

Good Food & Wine Show 2013

20 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

For over a decade, the Good Food & Wine Show has pushed the boundaries of innovation and excellence as South Africa’s premier food, wine and lifestyle experience. The 2013 show kicks off with a new look, in Cape Town, from 23rd to 26th May. Celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Eric Lanlard, Bill Granger and Junior MasterChef Australia winner Isabella Bliss, will be appearing in the Checkers Celebrity Chefs Theatre in Cape Town. Other exciting features of the 2013 show include a Creative Coffee Theatre, the Brilliant Baking Theatre and the Real Food Theatre. The Cape Town show will also host the inaugural South African Bar Show, where you can experience a host of interactive exhibition stands that showcase the best in

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Wine & Wineries

Experience Durbanville Hills Winery

20 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Durbanville Hills Wines has transformed its tasting room and dining areas to offer contemporary spaces where you can escape the hustle and bustle of city-life. Just 20 minutes from Cape Town city centre, the relaxed indoor and outdoor areas of the cellar offer panoramic views of Table Mountain, Table Bay, the rolling hills and adjoining vineyards. The tasting room’s chic décor invites wine lovers to linger in the new lounge area and taste the range of wines on their own, or paired with either chocolate or biltong. The tasting room opens on to a new outdoor seating area where nature lovers can savour their glass of Sauvignon Blanc overlooking the new renosterveld garden; the threatened indigenous fynbos, which the cellar

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Lifestyle

Spoil your Mom this Mothers Day

10 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Looking for a way to celebrate with your mom? Here are some special ways to indulge her in the Mother City. Mother's Day at One&Only Cape Town On Sunday 12 May, give your Mom a day to remember with One&Only Cape Town’s unique Mother’s Day offerings. Wine&Dine: Reuben’s will be offering a lavish Mother’s Day Buffet lunch, specially created for the day, and priced at R295 per person. Kids 4 – 12 years eat for R150 and 0 – 3 years are free, making this a treat for the whole family. View the full menu here. To book call 21 431 5888 or e-mail restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com. Spa Spoils: Arguably the best spa in the city, One&Only Spa was recently awarded the Best Spa in Africa accolade at

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Eating Out

Reuben’s at the One&Only

7 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

From hearty new dishes to a sophisticated tasting menu, time-saving business lunch offerings and even cooking demonstrations, with chef Reuben Riffel, winter looks set to be a sensational season at Reuben’s One&Only Cape Town. Reuben loves winter as much as any other season – it’s a chance to bring heartier offerings onto the menu, and some spicier choices too, all perfect for the cooler weather. “We understand that many of our guests eat at restaurants all over the world and we work hard to keep the menu sophisticated without losing touch with our down-to-earth roots and never ever compromising on quality”, he says. South Africa is well known for its outstanding meat culture and Reuben’s One&Only

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Cooking

The best kept Secret Eats

3 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Where? Somewhere spectacular. What? Something delicious. Who? Like minded and interesting people. All of this you can be sure of when attending a SecretEATS event; the details however will remain a surprise, until the last moment. Inspired by the underground dining movement popular in many cities around the world, founder Gregory Zeleny wants to offer you the opportunity to enjoy one of the most unique and exclusive dining experiences in Cape Town. The inaugural SecretEATS dinner was hosted by photographer Jean Marc Lederman in his Llandudno home, with food by Candice Le Noury, who blogs as The Gorgeous Gourmet. Candice’s menu included a decadent Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart, perfectly complimented by the glorious

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Festivals

The Constantia Valley goes all out for the Constantia Food and Wine Fest

19 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Experience the magic of the Constantia Valley at the Constantia Food and Wine Festival. Visitors to the Festival will be treated to multi-layered culinary delights, local wines, and live entertainment to showcase Constantia as one of the world’s premier food and wine destinations. There will be ten wine farms from the Constantia Valley together with the top restaurants from the farms and surrounding Constantia area showcasing their delicious food, paired with wonderful wines. The live music lineup includes Fiona Hare, Shen Weinberg, Ike Mouritz, Blackbyrd and the Docetones. Children of all ages will be kept entertained with activities in an open-air kids play area. And Alan Mullins, together with Cape Point Vineyards, is

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Eating Out

La Mouette Autumn Menu

11 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Autumn is here; shorter days, cooler nights and, in Cape Town, the start of winter restaurant specials. La Mouette in Sea Point is offering 6 courses for R185, and with wines for R295. This special tasting menu includes sweet potato soup with tomato harissa, yoghurt, lavoche, truffle and cheese croquettes, and pan-fried linefish with a fricassee of gnocchi, carrots, capers, parsnip puree, and braised beef croquette, to name just two of the dishes. There are vegetarian options available for each course. You can view the full menu here. La Mouette not only offers excellent food but prides itself on the meticulous selection of complementary wines. The owners and managers of La Mouette have expertly matched food and wine to

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Beer & Breweries

Craft Beer & Food Pairing at Hudsons Burger Joint

8 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Join the League of Beers for an evening of Craft Beer Tasting and Food Pairing at Hudsons Burger Joint, Claremont on Monday, April 8th. Enjoy a craft beer on arrival, followed by 5 tasting dishes all paired with generous tastings of the best craft beers carefully selected by the League of Beers. Expect great music, and to learn a lot about beer from your charming host, Rob Heyns, who will be sharing his extensive knowledge. Tickets are R185 per person. All tickets will be pre-sold, and there are a limited number so book now! Book online, or email info@leagueofbeers.com. Check out the League of Beers website for all the best craft beers and their Beer of the Month Club. For more food related articles please

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Festivals

Taste of Cape Town 2013

4 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The annual Taste of Cape Town, now in it’s 6th year, is happening on 11 – 14 April at the Green Point Cricket Club. This exciting food festival brings together some of Cape Town’s finest restaurants, wineries and artisanal producers. Twelve of Cape Town’s best restaurants will fashion special menus of starter sized dishes for the occasion, allowing you the opportunity to sample a range of dishes from some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. Find a full list of who’s cooking what here. The Taste of Cape Town experience also includes over 100 boutique exhibitors, artisanal producers, premium drink brands and award-winning wineries. In addition The Pick n Pay Chef’s Theatre will feature live demos by top chefs, and

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Theatre

John Cleese Live at the CTICC

27 March, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

When John Cleese came to South Africa in 2011, nothing special happened. An old-looking, tall Englishman took to the stage wearing sensible clothes and sensible shoes. This is not what they call comic genius. When the man spoke, however, the pieces that make up a comic legend became evident and each and every person in the theatre felt lucky to have been in his presence. If you missed this experience, you have the chance to see John Cleese Live later this year on the 18th and 19th of June 2013 at the C T I C C in Cape Town. John Cleese’s story in show business is remarkable. He was there at the tail end of radio comedy and then became part of Monty Python, arguably the most influential comedy team in television history.

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