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A Historic Helderberg Gem: Vergelegen Wine Estate

February 2, 2023February 8, 2023 Tamlyn Ryan

Tucked away in the beautiful Helderberg Region, Vergelegen Wine Estate is one of the most naturally beautiful, historic estates near Cape Town. This historic Helderberg gem is perfect for families, solo travellers and couples to enjoy. With two eateries (including the child-friendly Stables Restaurant), magical picnics beneath ancient Camphor trees, […]

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A beautiful, moody day popping into @demorgenzon ๐Ÿ˜
Long weekend spring feels. Happy Heritage Day in a Long weekend spring feels. Happy Heritage Day in advance, everyone - wishing you all a lovely, safe long weekend. ๐Ÿ˜Š
Finally getting lighter and brighter, despite all Finally getting lighter and brighter, despite all the rain and moody weather. ๐Ÿชป๐Ÿ’œ
Plated perfection and a fine dining experience of Plated perfection and a fine dining experience of note. ๐Ÿ‘Œ
Tonight we had the pleasure of visiting the still- Tonight we had the pleasure of visiting the still-new, utterly beautiful @urchin_ct at the @hyattregencycapetown. ๐Ÿ˜
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This gorgeous fine dining restaurant, fronted by the humble, yet endlessly talented Chef Gerard van Staden, is honestly one of the most beautiful food experiences I have had to date - and this after nearly a decade of dining in the Mother City and surrounds and also writing about/reviewing restaurants for some seven years now. ๐Ÿ‘Œ
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Urchin is an inner city treasure, which brilliantly brings together some of the finest sustainable seafood to make for an elegant, elemental ocean dining experience while also catering to other dietary requirements (such as vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free). ๐Ÿ‘
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We joined for their special Harvest Moon Affair and we were wowed from start to finish. Everything from the outstanding gnocchi to delicious line fish (swordfish) to the vanilla creme brulee was perfect, beautifully plated and above all, excellently portioned. ๐ŸŒŠ
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If you are looking for a special fine dining experience in the Mother City, then please go here - because I cannot recommend Urchin more highly. 
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Thank you to @urchin_ct for hosting us for this special foodie affair. It was a truly memorable fine dining experience. ๐Ÿ™Œ
The different stages of lavender picking. ๐Ÿชป๐Ÿ˜‰ The different stages of lavender picking. ๐Ÿชป๐Ÿ˜‰
My second time at @jordan_wines in Stellenbosch Wi My second time at @jordan_wines in Stellenbosch Winelands and it sure won't be my last. I love the setting, the service, the wine, nature and certainly, the food here. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿชท๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿต๏ธ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒผ
It might not feel that way but spring has arrived It might not feel that way but spring has arrived - and I am so here for it! ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒท๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒป๐Ÿต๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฎ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿชท๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™Œ
Dreamy lavender picking @canettevallei. For more o Dreamy lavender picking @canettevallei. For more on this fun, seasonal activity and lavender- and wine-farm near Stellenbosch, head to my blog. Link in bio. ๐Ÿชป๐Ÿ˜
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I just added them to my 'Fun Things to do in Spring around the Western Cape' blog post. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜‰
10/10 recommend taking your pets on holiday with y 10/10 recommend taking your pets on holiday with you. For some pet-friendly inspo, head to my blog. ๐Ÿ˜บโ™ฅ๏ธ
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Note: We were hosted for our stay here.
Nothing more beautiful than road trips through the Nothing more beautiful than road trips through the Western Cape and our gorgeous mountainous stretches. ๐Ÿ™Œ
Cheers to Spring! The temperatures might say other Cheers to Spring! The temperatures might say otherwise but I am so glad that September is here to ring in spring! ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿชท๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’ฎ๐Ÿต๏ธ๐ŸŒท๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ’๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒฟ
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Spring is my favourite season and honestly, I am so over this wet, cold winter in the Mother City. ๐Ÿฅฒ
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Are you happy spring is here or are you a winter fan? ๐Ÿ‘€
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Photo credit: @elanavanzylphotographer
Nothing like Overberg road trips in winter. ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒฟ
Franschhoek favourites. ๐ŸŒฟ Franschhoek favourites. ๐ŸŒฟ
Outstanding Overberg. โ™ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŒผ Outstanding Overberg. โ™ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŒผ
All the market vibes @centurycitymarkets - it was All the market vibes @centurycitymarkets - it was our first time at this vibey winter market and I think it is now one of our favourites. 
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With everything from Vietnamese cuisine to fresh, healthy smoothies and gorgeous sterling silver gemstone jewellery, this market has something for everyone. It's peaceful, fun and perfect for winter date nights or Friday family treats. ๐Ÿ˜
Thank you to @bouchardfinlayson for helping me bel Thank you to @bouchardfinlayson for helping me belatedly celebrate #pinotnoirday (which takes place on 18 August) with this special, elegant Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2021.
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Honestly one of the most beautiful wine packages and classy reds I have ever sampled. (And how stunning is this postcard artwork by Shelley the Artist?!)
Throwback from the lovely, cosy @firecraftrestaura Throwback from the lovely, cosy @firecraftrestaurant in Durbanville. We recently attended their launch earlier this month and enjoyed our hosted visit. 
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Honestly, their chicken burger is one of my faves to date.
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Go try them out and support a local, new eatery. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ”
Food truck favourites. ๐Ÿ‘€ Food truck favourites. ๐Ÿ‘€
The awesome Food Truck Valley has made its way to The awesome Food Truck Valley has made its way to Brackenfell, in their new location. (But they also still have their main homebase at N1 City, Value Centre. ๐Ÿ˜‰)
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Open from Friday - Sunday at the Brackenfell Hyper Shopping Centre (close to the Nandos) this fun, vibey food truck setup now offers a host of great food truck food and drinks to choose from. ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿง‡โ˜•
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There is such a great, family-friendly atmosphere and some of the best street food vibes we have sampled to date! Best of all, everything we tried was R100 max and hugely filling! 
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Read all about our experience on my Best Northern Suburbs Gems blog post where I share all the deets. Blog link in bio. ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ’ช
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