When a space invites you to slow down, settle in and reconnect with the people around you, you know it's intentional. This month, Weylandts is taking its philosophy of good living and intentional design beyond furniture and interiors, launching an intimate, temporary...
Spanning 1,000m² and open between 6AM and 10PM on weekdays and 6AM and midnight over weekends, the latest addition to the Pantry by Mable stable is proof that the well-known hospitality brand is moving from strength to strength. The new high-end food and retail store...
What one might have thought to be the final chapter of a French novel with African flair, has been written into the introductory paragraph of a whole new book. A short winter visit to the former Morrells Boutique Estate, now reimagined as Le Manoir, proved as much....
Hedy Lamarr once said: “Because you don’t live near a bakery doesn’t mean you have to go without cheesecake.” I can’t help but agree. In fact, even whilst counting calories, you can easily bribe me with a slice of baked cheesecake. Of course, there are various...
The natural hues of The Thai Table - 789 have a way of luring one in. The Thai culture’s numbers 7, 8 and 9 have subtly been incorporated, with its design speaking to the numbers’ resemblance of progress, prosperity, wealth and a long life. The restaurant’s luxe...
When it comes to the South African dining scene (and that includes wine for the purposes of this blog, of course), there are certain foodie trends that continue to shape the industry for food and wine lovers alike. Whilst some trends are fleeting, others have been...
Wintertime in Cape Town is always a special time. Especially those rainy, overcast days. It was on one such day that I walked along the pathways toward The Homestead at Vergenoegd Löw. Droplets clung to the roses in front and the air was crisp on my cheeks. Whilst the...
South Africa’s winter months - from June through to August – bring with it the ideal opportunity for wild food foraging. The cooler, wetter conditions allow mushrooms to flourish in the country’s pine forests and it’s also a good time to discover indigenous botanicals...
It’s been eleven years since tashas opened its Nelson Mandela Square location and it’s recently undergone a bit of a refresh. SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY was invited to join in on the joyous occasion of its reopening, complemented by a menu inspired by the relaxed...
Seated under a multitude of wooden discs – an impressive interior masterpiece by designer, Tristan du Plessis – my recent solo visit to the Relais & Châteaux FYN Restaurant in Cape Town was everything it could be, and more. Fine dining on your own might not be...