While we remain devoted to restaurants that have stood the test of time, sometimes only something shiny and new will do. We’re always the first in line to try the buzzy new spot on the block – and then tell you about it. Lately, Cape Town has seen an emergence of new restaurants attuned to … Continue reading Summer of food: The best new restaurants in Cape Town
New hotels are exciting, for sure. But there’s just something magical about the grandest, most iconic hotels with some history. Fresh off a R90 million renovation, The Winchester Hotel is a century-old institution with exceptional neoclassical design and even better service. When visiting Cape Town during a whirlwind weekend, location is key – and this … Continue reading Chic stays: The Winchester Hotel
Any trip to Cape Town should include the Cape Winelands’ famed culinary delights and plenty of local wine. There will always be polished and commercial big names that pull us in, but outside of these you can find some real gems – small-scale and often family-owned – that give the wine region a genuine sense … Continue reading The best boutique winery restaurants to explore in the Cape Winelands
In a city where almost everything provides an elegant walk through history, the Mount Nelson, grand and magnificent, fits right in. That’s not to say the ‘Nellie’, Cape Town’s grande dame dating back to 1899, doesn’t stand out. If anything, its now-iconic pink façade is the most eye-catching in this regal city. With excellent staff, … Continue reading Chic stays: Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel
Cape Town is home to scenic beauty in every corner, but the V&A Waterfront is undeniably some of the best. Fortunately, the La Colombe Group of restaurants now offers a place to perch next to (and directly over) the working harbour, giving us lunch or dinner with a view. They say first impressions matter, and … Continue reading Outstanding oceanside dining at PIER Restaurant
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