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Top 10 Places for Brunch in Johannesburg

While we all enjoy a good Breakfast, there is nothing better than sleeping in on cold Wintry mornings, snuggled under the duvet in your favourite furry pj’s. However, when 10am hits, the tummy starts to grumble and buttery croissants and … Continue reading

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Top 10 Markets in Cape Town & Cape Peninsula

Markets are great for shopping for gifts, getting inspiration, indulging in delicious homemade treats and gourmet meals and sampling the likes of craft beer, wines and the latest foodie craze. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to markets in … Continue reading

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Stay Warm this Winter with the Benguela Group

The Benguela Group has been hard at work thinking up great ways to keep you entertained this Winter.

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New Winter Menu at Shimmy Beach Club

Shimmy Beach Club, in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is known as South Africa’s premier venue and restaurant location. The restaurant has hosted some of the biggest Summer parties and celebrations and has now just launched its new winter menu with a variety … Continue reading

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Father’s Day at Benguela Brasserie, Lakeside Lodge & Spa

Experience Father’s Day at Lakeside Lodge & Spa On Sunday, 19th June 2016, we get the opportunity to honour our fathers, once again, at Lakeside Lodge & Spa, a short drive out from Sedgefield on the Garden Route. A hearty … Continue reading

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La Motte introduces New Award-Winning Food & Wine Tasting

La Motte Wine Estate, in Franschhoek, was recently awarded as the winner in the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards for the category Best Food and Wine Matching Experience for the third time. This exceptional food and wine experience, hosted on Friday … Continue reading

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The Best Banting Restaurants in Cape Town

Lately, there doesn’t seem to be a day that goes by that I don’t hear the word ‘banting’, or ‘Tim Noakes’. The high fat, low carb diet has become a veritable craze in South Africa. Everyone is doing it or knows someone … Continue reading

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Amigos Restaurant opens in Waterkloof Corner

Customers, suppliers, media, friends and family came together on 25th April to celebrate the launch of Amigos Restaurant in Waterkloof Corner, a new Mexican Mediterranean style Restaurant in Pretoria.

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The Top Cosy Winter Restaurants in Cape Town

Winter in the Mother City is characterised by the black south easterlies and cold, horizontal rainfall. Cape Tonians will agree that such blustering and freezing conditions call for warm soups, stews and glasses of red wine around a roaring fireplace. … Continue reading

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Craft Beer in Cape Town

It’s true, Cape Tonians love craft beer. Pints that are brewed using natural ingredients, without any additives or preservatives. While pricier than your mass-produced beers, brew-drinkers have come to enjoy the quality and distinctive taste these brands provide them. To aid you … Continue reading

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