Celebrate the rebirth of Ravenous at Café E. Best dressed award. Martinis R25, Sushi R5 a piece. Complimentary martini & 8-piece sushi platter on arrival.
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The Royal Hotel, Riebeek-Kasteel celebrates 150 years
The Royal Hotel turns 150 this year, making it the oldest hotel in the Western Cape (it has more than three decades on the Mount Nelson) in one of the oldest towns in South Africa. To celebrate, owners Robert and Carminda are hosting a Gourmet Food & Wine Evening on 25 May, with a special package that includes the dinner, accommodation and breakfast for visitors who would like to stay over.
two great battles, two great nations - Anglo-Zulu war talks by Rob Caskie
Rob Caskie is a world renowned, award-winning storyteller so riveting he was honoured with an invitation by the Royal Geographic Society of London to address its members. Rob is giving morning and evening talks about two famous battles of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War at One & Only, followed either by lunch or dinner at Reuben’s. This extra-ordinary experience should not be missed.
Blues in the Vineyards at Simon’s, Groot Constantia, Saturday, 5 May
With the cooler weather it may seem like a good idea to stay indoors, but there’s more than one reason to head out to Groot Constantia this Saturday. The Kitchen Jammin’ Blues Band is back for the next Blue Baboon Saturday Blues Lunch, this time with special guest Barbeque Bob Nagel. Great music, a welcome drink and a 5-course lunch for just R180 make for a perfect Autumn afternoon.
Indiana Jones & Salsation Fridays
No, we’re not announcing a new Indiana Jones movie. We don’t know whether Indiana Jones could Salsa (although we’d bet he could) but he is part of the entertainment line-up at Grand Daddy over the next few days. Salsation Fridays kicks off the weekend, but come Monday, the Pink Flamingo invites you to start the week with a trip back in time to 1936 with the badass archaeology professor.
A Feast of Shiraz & Charcuterie at Hartenberg on 2 June
Hartenberg Wine Estate is the place to be on June 2. A Feast of Shiraz & Charcuterie is a food and wine pairing event that sees some standout Shiraz from a number of estates, including La Motte, Raka, Kleinood and Hartenberg, paired with a wide variety of charcuterie from some great restaurants, bistros and cafés, as well as a selection of bread and olives from Café des Arts, La Motte & others.
Elegantly Elgin Wine Weekend
Sixteen wine estates over five different routes and a day of entertainment, fine wine and food on 12 May. The Elgin Wine Weekend allows you to choose the route you’d prefer and R50 gets you access to wineries such as Paul Cluver, Spionkop, South Hill, Lothian Vineyards, Elgin Ridge, Hannay Wines and Catherine Marshall Wines. Included in the ticket price is an Elegantly Elgin Tasting Glass and free pour voucher.
spend the long weekend with Daddy
The Grandy Daddy has fabulous line-up of events this long weekend. Ladies’ night is the Thursday is first of what is expected to a regular event and features Gift Gwe, gorgeous male dancers and goodie bags. Rock the Rooftop on Friday with Dave Ferguson or dance the salsa at Daddy Cool. Sundowners Sunday with Irish DJ Nigel is followed on Monday by the screening of romantic drama ‘A Walk in The Clouds’ at the Pink Flamingo.
Gareth Cliff at Alba Lounge this Sunday
Unrivaled views of harbour, an extensive menu of delectable cocktails, including their signature Albatiser, and an Italian-inspired tapas menu makes the Alba Lounge in the V&A Waterfront the perfect spot to relax in style. The Peroni Sunday Sessions on 29 April features Gareth Cliff and a hot local DJ line up to kick off the evening. Plus, not only can you can win free tickets to the event, you can win Peroni Yacht tickets on the night.
the exquisite bunny corpse auction
With thoughts of chocolate eggs and cute bunnies still fresh in our minds, we could be forgiven for the heading above evoking deliciously macabre images. In reality, it’s a range of collaborative designer bunnies made by members of ‘sweet & soutie’, a creative network of local designers, that will be auctioned in May to raise funds for a severely underfunded charity that cares for abandoned babies and children.
Easter ‘Egg’-citement at the V&A Waterfront
If you or your Easter visitors have little ones to keep amused, the V&A Waterfront has a host of activities planned until 8 April, not least of which is the Lindt Gold Bunny Maze, in which there are delicious chocolate bunnies to be found. The maze is open from 11am to 7pm and entry is free. If chocolate is not your thing the exquisite, handmade Venetian Carousel with two floors of horses, spinning teacups and dolphin chariots is a must.
exciting developments at Dear Me
There have been some exciting new developments at Dear Me recently. First up is news that the 3 and 5-course food and wine pairings have been replaced by an informal, brasserie-style, a la carte menu that includes options to cater for specific nutritional needs such as lactose-free, wheat-free, low fat, etc. Also, the magnificent White Room is still available for events, from conferences to intimate weddings.
Café Caprice’s annual beach volleyball tournament happens 3 March
Grab your pompoms and make sure to be on Camps Bay beach on Saturday, 3 March when the annual Café Caprice Beach Volleyball Tournament will see 24 teams battling it out for the 2012 trophy and a host of other prizes. The event, which promises the most fun in the sun to be had in Cape Town this side of summer, includes gourmet snacks and Red Bull mocktails.
Cape Town International Tattoo Convention 27 - 29 January
The fourth annual Cape Town International Tattoo Convention takes place from 27 to 29 January at the Pavilion Centre at the V&A Waterfront with some of the best local and international artists, exhibitions, parties, fantastic opre-convention parties n-floor entertainment and some great pre-convention parties. Entertainment highlights include a putt-putt course, acrobatics, burlesque and more.
Fantastic variety show at the Baxter to benefit Uel Maree
Some of South Africa’s leading performers - dancers, illusionists, comedians, vocalists, aerialists, etc. - are coming together on Sunday afternoon in order to help raise funds for Uel Maree who was left paralysed after breaking his neck in a recent accident. Uel is an active, outdoors guy who has had a profound influence on many young people’s lives through his work at Bootcamp.
the swartland comes to kirstenbosch
The Swartland comes to Kirstenbosch this Saturday, 8 October. Don’t miss the Swartland Country Market where you can meet and greet winemakers, taste the region’s wine and olives, and mouthwatering cuisine, and enjoy great entertainment for adults and children.
blossom festival in the green mountain eco route
Beaumont Wines invites you to join them on 8 & 9 October for the Blossom Festival in the Green Mountain Eco Route. Enjoy a bread making day or just pop in to experience a working water mill; both experiences include wine tasting and lunch. The more energetic can discover floral treasures amidst the fynbos on a guided walk.
simple meanings with Li Edelkoort
UPDATE: Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Li Edelkoort has had to cancel her trip to Cape Town.
“the biggest boekjol the city has ever seen”
21 September sees the start of “the biggest boekjol the city has ever seen!” The first ever Open Book Festival is a five-day extravaganza of books, local and international authors, readings, conversations, talks, poetry, meals, Writer Sports and more. The festival takes place at venues around the city and includes a focus on the youth.
b-guided events
The last few months of any year are particularly busy: corporate and private entertaining, festive season events, office parties. Add in birthdays, family occasions and other events and it can all get out of hand in a hurry. The answer is to get help - only not from relatives or friends who mean well, but end up adding to the chaos and stress.
a haven of tranquility amid the fynbos
Tucked away on a farm on the Van der Stel Pass near Botrivier, surrounded by magnificent fynbos, with sweeping views of the Babylonstoren Mountains, lies KolKol Mountain Lodge - a haven that invites you to rest, relax and rejuvenate - and explore the extraordinary.
Trinity and ABSA Boktown presents
Trinity boasts a huge 4878mm x 2743mm screen and a Funktion 1 sound system for World Cup games and are serving breakfast and drinks before and during each game. Every week they give away Springbok memorabilia and an authentic replica jersey. Trinity, in association with ABSA Boktown, also offer exclusive packages.
Bay Harbour Summer Night Market
The Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay, which opened to rave reviews this winter, is launching its Summer Night Markets this Friday, 9 September. Experience an authentic slice of South African creativity, culture and cuisine.
a spring weekend at the bot riviera
Get ready for a magnificent, opulent, tremendous, stupendous, gargantuan, bedazzling, sensual spectacular at the BotRiviera Spring Weekend that includes, inter alia, horse riding, fly fishing, wine and olive oil tastings and blending, sumptuous meals, live music, pottery and art exhibitions, games, face painting, bike courses and much more besides
sexy spring party @ casa blanca
Celebrate the arrival of Spring at Casa Blanca’s Sexy Spring Party on Friday 2nd September.
MFW Sample Sale & Lee Contemporary Launch @ Bonafide
Bonafide Clothing, Cape Town’s premium street-wear store, stocking brands like Carhartt, Edwin Denim, Sabre Sunglasses, Tom Ford, Mooks and Pointer Footwear, presents two not-to-be-missed fashion events: The MFW Sample Sale and the Lee Contemporary Fashion Range Lauch, on 1 and 7 September respectively.
Toffee Food Festival and Conference
The first ever Toffee Food Festival and Conference promises to be a feast of tastings, meals, workshops, food exhibitions, a food market, a cookbook shop and a pinata exhibition.
Win tickets to The Graeme Watkins Project at Mercury Live
The Graeme Watkins Project features Graeme Watkins post his Idols Success, along with some of South Africa’s most highly-rated musicians. There Cape Town tour includes a performance at Mercury Live this Friday, and we have 4 tickets to giveaway.
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