Overberg’s Madeira
Authentic Portuguese food in Bot River.… Read More Overberg’s Madeira
Authentic Portuguese food in Bot River.… Read More Overberg’s Madeira
Rudi Blaauw returns to The Marine Hotel, Hermanus, as head chef.… Read More Chef Rudolph Blaauw, The Marine Hotel
A slow simmer on the gas. My third attempt at waterblommetjies. Bought from Maná in Hemel-en-Aarde and picked from a pond in clear sight from where they are sold. This is regional food at its best. Very fresh and tempting but it didn’t come with a recipe card. Call to Mom solved the prob and… Read More Home Cooking: Waterblommetjies
While the borders are still closed and flights are only happening for business travellers, it is food and wine that helps to satisfy my sense of exploration. Latest discovery? Matcha. Matcha takes me to Japan and further East than I’ve ever been. My mode of travel is a slice of pistachio coloured macha cake from… Read More World Tour of Tastes: Japan
Welcome back to the restaurant trade now allowed to operate under advance level 3 regulations. Reuniting with the world at our favourite eateries does provide a sense of discovery. Pear Tree and Char’d Grill restaurants in Hermanus made sure that their returning clientelle feels safe and also cheerful when stepping out for a meal at… Read More Hermanus Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Italians are part of the cosmopolitan society of Hermanus and as to be expected these Italians, like all Italians, are big on wine and food. Fabio Lenci opened up Fabio’s Ristorante in a side street of Hermanus in 2007. July celebrates the 13th anniversary of this restaurant giving us a taste of Italy at the… Read More Fabio – Signor Pasta
For the love of food and wine I ventured out this past week to explore my world. Mindful that leisure travel is still not permitted under Level 3 Lockdown regulations, I motivated my excursion on the fact that food and wine are essential services and my purchases will be in support of local businesses survival.… Read More Exploring Hemel-en-Aarde
Syrah Shoot-Out as an introduction to the 7 Days of Shiraz
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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
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