Flowers can make almost anything look better, including your home and a fitted suit. However, men and women alike who enjoy receiving bouquets may overlook its other uses for flowers. Many cultures use flowers in cooking, including our own, as either a garnish or as hors d’oeuvres. You can even improve the look of various…
Pop the corks and pull up in your highest-voltage drip: the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival is back to claim its throne as the undisputed main event of the Cape Winelands summer. Presented by Capitec and Franschhoek Wine Valley, this year’s experience lands on 5 & 6 December 2026 at the iconic Huguenot Monument….
Signature cocktails are a great way to personalize your wedding, but if you and your spouse-to-be are more of a beer-loving couple, you can definitely put your own spin on showing off your favorites.
It’s 9 o’clock on a Tuesday morning. A consultant is polishing a presentation over coffee. Two entrepreneurs lean across a table debating a new venture. A couple from Germany are mapping out the Garden Route. Nearby, a conference delegate answers emails before the afternoon keynote. Only some of them are checking in.
Three iconic Paarl wineries. One of South Africa’s most indigenous culinary delicacies. The Waterblommetjie Festival returns for its 16th edition as Windmeul Kelder, Rhebokskloof Estate, and Domaine Brahms team up to showcase and celebrate this native edible plant.
Tucked between the mountains and the vineyards, Olijvenkraal is rewriting the rulebook on the Winelands experience. It’s where working-farm grit meets refined luxury, and it’s about to become your new favorite haunt in Paarl.
The hospitality industry in South Africa is evolving rapidly, and coffee has become far more than a beverage – it is now a cultural touchpoint, a marker of quality, and a vital part of the guest experience. As we look ahead to 2026, the role of specialty coffee within hotels, restaurants, and cafés will only…
When Sun International extends an invitation to a R30-million revelation, you don’t just put on your best dress; you secure a date handsome enough to serve as a dazzling accessory. GrandWest Casino, a central hub of the Mother City’s entertainment scene, has just unveiled the magnificent transformation of the Grand Hotel’s Salon Privé, lounge, and…
Let’s face it: life is complicated and your email inbox is a never-ending nightmare. Luckily, once a year, the universe gives us a perfectly good excuse to escape it all, drink something sparkly, and feel aggressively fancy. We’re talking about Champagne Day, the only day you’re legally obliged to drink French joy juice!
October 2025 is a monumental year for South African wine. Why? Because Pinotage, the country’s signature red grape is finally turning the big 100! The proudly South African cultivar is hitting its century mark, which in human years means it’s officially too old for TikTok but still insists on being at every braai. The rainbow…