7 Days of Shiraz
Syrah Shoot-Out as an introduction to the 7 Days of Shiraz
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Category: Food
Bs Stro at La Vierge launches Winter Program
The Bs Stro at La Vierge introduced their new Winter Program which includes two food and wine pairing options for less than R100. Choose between an Original Sin and a Jezebelle Platter in the tasting lounge – no bookings required. At only R95 Bruce and his team will rustle up 4 tasters to match 4… Read More Bs Stro at La Vierge launches Winter Program
Immersive Tourism – Zwelihle Hermanus
When I travel I want to go where the locals go. I want to eat typical regional fare and make sure to taste the local wine, beer, gin, sparkling wine… Its about getting a taste of the town in a day or two while visiting. In Hermanus the Zwelihle Youth Cafe gives you that insider… Read More Immersive Tourism – Zwelihle Hermanus
Johannesburg Eat Outs
On a recent visit to Johannesburg I tried out a few spots and enjoyed every one of them. Staying close to Sandton City makes everything so much easier. The choice of where to eat, drink and meet friends are just about endless. My first dinner was at the Greek restaurant, Pappas on the Square. Nelson… Read More Johannesburg Eat Outs
Vilakazi Street Soweto
I visited Soweto many years ago taking Newton Johnson wines to the first Soweto Wine Show. I have heard about the many changes in Soweto and just knew that I had to get back there to see exactly how things have changed with the hosting of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup final. I made… Read More Vilakazi Street Soweto
Extreme Cuisine
When adventure events coordinator Old School Group decides that hosting an extreme sport weekend in Hermanus should get the locals more involved and build up the anticipation towards the event scheduled for April 2019 – expect some fun. From 12 December till 9 January visitors to the world’s whale watching capital can look forward to… Read More Extreme Cuisine
In Vino Veritas – Fermentation Society Anniversary
Its been a year since the ladies of Vermont, Hermanus, gave their regular gatherings a name and yesterday the Fermentation Society celebrated its first birthday. The food and the wine was the best! And then there are the colourful stories of a certain Lady Jervis. With much detail to the wine selection and food favourites… Read More In Vino Veritas – Fermentation Society Anniversary
Sardine Run – Hermanus
I have heard about the sardine run and it’s phenomenal tourism potential from Rainer Schimpf of Expert Tours. Rainer showed me images of life under water when the sardines huddle together and swim frantically as a pack. This week while waiting in Hermanus New Harbour to go whale watching I saw 2 fishing boats off… Read More Sardine Run – Hermanus
Anatoli – the cookbook
Tayfun Aras is the owner of Anatoli restaurant in Cape Town. He launched his cookbook filled with my favourite Turkish recipes. Having known Tayfun for many years because of my friendship with his wife Louise and being a staunch supporter of the restaurant I was fortunate to attend the launch of this new treasure. Abigail… Read More Anatoli – the cookbook
A History of Almost 100 Years of Hotel Keeping
2020 will mark 100 years since the Tollman family first got involved in hotel keeping. Today their Red Carnation Hotel group has 17 properties in 5 countries. Would you guess that it all started in Paternoster on the South African West Coast? In 1920 Solomon Tollman bought the Paternoster Hotel. This has grown to 3… Read More A History of Almost 100 Years of Hotel Keeping
