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    New(er) Northern Suburbs Restaurants and Coffee Shops to Try

    8 August 2026 - By 

    Since 2018, my Northern Suburbs Food Gems post has consistently done phenomenally well. I’ve really tried to maintain it over the years, adding new spots or removing those that close. But I thought maybe it’s time for a post on newer eateries too. My existing post remains pretty comprehensive (so do check it out for sure) but there’s always a new place popping up in the Northern Suburbs these days. And it’s time I share some of the newer Northern Suburbs restaurants and coffee shops to try. New to the Northern Suburbs Mezza Luna Caffé and Trattoria Cuisine: Italian Location:…

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    Great Picnics and Lunches in the Cape Winelands, Western Cape

    20 April 2024 - By 

    The Cape Winelands in the beautiful Western Cape offer some of the best picnics and lunches in South Africa. Regardless of whether you are looking for a classy, yet homely weekend lunch, romantic picnic for two or simply a great family meal – this unique region is a foodies’ paradise. The Cape Winelands: A Foodie Destination for All Over time, I have had the pleasure of dining out at some of the Cape’s loveliest wine farms. I have sampled everything from gourmet picnics to soothing lunches. And in this post, I share my pick of my most memorable picnics and…

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    Review: Exploring Revitalised Vergenoegd Löw, the Wine Estate

    21 May 2022 - By 

    Situated on the fringes of the scenic Stellenbosch winelands and industrial suburbia, the historic Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate needs little introduction. This historic Cape wine farm has rich, award-winning winemaking roots. Dating as far back as 1696, the farm also safeguards a vibrant Cape heritage. It has seen generations of winemaking- and farming-excellence shape its award-winning foundation. In recent months, this Stellenbosch wine farm has undergone a major overhaul. These enhancements have seen new life breathed into the estate. With everything from exciting new eateries and a firm element of sustainability carefully woven into its day-to-day operations. More than that…

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    My Favourite Cape Winelands Wine Pairings

    17 May 2022 - By 

    While I have never claimed to be any kind of wine expert, nor someone who bothers with all the pomp and ceremony surrounding the ‘right’ way to drink wine – I definitely enjoy and appreciate good wine as much as the best wine connoisseur. Over the past few years, I have enjoyed my fair share of excellent, award-winning South African wines. And with them, some incredible Cape Winelands wine pairings. Confession: I love wine pairings. There is something so fun about trying new flavours and/or foods with wine and seeing how it alters or enhances the wine’s flavours and taste…

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    Western Cape Chefs and Communities Helping During COVID-19

    22 May 2020 - By 

    Previously on the blog, I compiled a short post on some of the wine farms banding together to help during the COVID-19 pandemic… And it was wonderful to see the response and viewership that post enjoyed. In light of this and because I feel people need good news now more than ever, I wanted to promote more positive action and brave efforts in a time where, for much of South Africa (and indeed, the world), it is hard to make ends meet and in many cases, even to put food on the table. For this post though, I decided to cover some…