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    Best Northern Suburbs Food Gems

    7 January 2024 - By 

    Out of all the areas in Cape Town, the Northern Suburbs often gets a bad rep. I’ve heard many people ‘in the know’ say it offers adequate (at best) food and sub-par to slow service… But, since I moved here in late 2017, I have made it my personal mission to disprove this theory as far as possible. Why? Well, mostly because I want to show that, here in the Northern Suburbs – there are, in fact, some real foodie gems! My Pick of the Best Northern Suburbs Food Gems With this in mind, I’ve put together a shortlist of…

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    Durbanville Wine Valley’s Best Estate Picks

    11 December 2023 - By 

    Since moving to the Northern Suburbs in 2017, I have been fortunate enough to visit several of the Durbanville Wine Valley’s most well-loved and popular estates. Some are new and upcoming, while others are longstanding favourites, littered with awards or which have glowingly stood the test of time. But, regardless of status or age, their incredible beauty, top class wines and fun atmospheres and experiences unify them in their specialness. I have not visited all the Durbanville Wine Valley estates as yet… So here are some of the lovely estates I have been to, with a focus on what makes…