Are you a diner from hell? Read this to check
Are South Africans agreeable diners or do we have unrealistic expectations? Kim Maxwell opens the floor to local restaurateurs.
Published on: 25 Aug 10
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Flavours of the East
Know your korma from your thom-kha gai? The WINE team, together with Jean-Pierre Rossouw, sifted through the broad spectrum of Asian restaurants in SA to find their favourites.
Published on: 22 Jul 10
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New menu from Grande Provence
A new signature menu from acclaimed chef Darren Roberts has me venturing out to Franschhoek on a cold winter's afternoon.
Published on: 30 Jun 10
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Where to watch the World Cup
As the country descends into footie madness, we sought out the best pubs to watch the World Cup. If you’re not going to be at a stadium, these watering holes will be packed with enough vuvuzelas and screaming fans to get you in the spirit.
Published on: 02 Jun 10
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Luke Dale-Roberts of La Colombe
It was under Franck Dangereux that La Colombe took flight. But Englishman Luke Dale-Roberts has taken the iconic Constantia restaurant to new culinary heights. By Joanne Gibson.
Published on: 26 Mar 10
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The best sushi spots in South Africa
Mediocrity abounds when it comes to local sushi and sashimi, but when it’s good, it’s very, very good. By Andrea Burgener and Jean-Pierre Rossouw.
Published on: 22 Jan 10
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Burger restaurants
No other American food, not even the hot dog, dares lay equal claim to the hamburger's iconic status . Sadly, however, not all are created equal. Jean-Pierre Rossouw goes in search of the perfect local version.
Published on: 21 Dec 09
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SA's best sundowner spots
Quick, the sun’s going down! Round up your friends and unwind with a drink at some of SA’s favourite summer sunset hotspots... By Leigh Robertson and Anne Fleming.
Published on: 12 Nov 09
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Where to eat in Pretoria
Everything tastes better in Tshwane, reckons Anna Trapido, describing this in-depth round-up as a mere peek at the pleasures that lie behind the boerewors curtain.
Published on: 01 Oct 09
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SA Portuguese restaurants
Is local “Portuguese” cuisine really Portuguese? Kim Maxwell in Cape Town, Andrea Burgener in Gauteng and Tracy Gielink in Durban investigate.
Published on: 07 Sep 09
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Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2010
Everything you need to know about this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show.
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Panel chairman's choice: September 2010
This month Christian Eedes looks at wines from Hermanuspietersfontein; Durbanville Hills; Capaia and Rupert & Rothschild. For more. [click here]
I wanted to write an ode to Cyprus. But instead I discovered that I had to discard everything I believed about the island. I went searching for romance and found wine. I went looking for a tasting experience, and had to settle for wine poured into shooter glasses. If I had to write a tasting room review it would’ve gone something like this…
Why the blend is beautiful.
