Food Blog News Updates

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if there’s ever been a time to pull out all the stops for the queens in our lives—this is it. Whether she’s your mom, gran, dog mom, bonus mom, or the friend who moms everyone in the group chat, Urban Umami’s got your… Read more »

Something deliciously smoky is happening in Cape Town, and no, it’s not just autumn in the air—it’s the Whisky Pairing Evening at The Mint Restaurant & Wood-Fired Grill at Taj Cape Town. On Friday, 25 April, fire meets finesse as the bold character of The Macallan whisky range is matched… Read more »

WHEN: Until 21 April, from 18:30 nightly WHERE: Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch COST: Free entry; book on Dineplan  ‘Artificial light – with its implications of liberation from the restrictions of darkness – embodied an erosion of boundaries between public and private life. It is true that illumination allowed surveillance, but… Read more »

This Autumn, Backsberg Family Wines takes indulgence to new heights with the perfect pairing of their Plum Valley Merlot and the decadence of chocolate. At the heart of Easter celebrations is the estate’s acclaimed Plum Valley Merlot—an elegant, full-bodied red that pairs beautifully with chocolate and rich desserts. To complement… Read more »

If elegance, a touch of Parisian flair, and delicious indulgence sound like your ideal Easter, then Mon Amour in Franschhoek is where you want to be this weekend. This chic spot isn’t just serving up oysters and bubbly—it’s throwing a full-blown celebration of style, flavor, and sound. From Friday to… Read more »

At Burger King® South Africa, Guest is King – and now the King’s experience is entering a new chapter in the brand’s legacy. Building on over 60 years of success, Burger King® South Africa is elevating the guest experience by doubling down on its commitment to delivering great-tasting food with… Read more »

There’s something magical happening on Bree Street, and no—it’s not just the wine talking. Chef Matt Manning has pulled out a showstopper at Grub & Vine, and it’s wrapped in golden pastry. Starting this weekend, the team is rolling out their signature Beef Wellington every Friday and Saturday evening from… Read more »

Decorex Cape Town is bringing together the brightest stars of the design world this June for four days of captivating conversations, fresh ideas and unforgettable insights. Under the theme ‘Design Makes the Future’, Decorex Cape Town has organised 16 unmissable sessions into four themed journeys that show exactly how design… Read more »

The generously appointed new Spier Spa is a haven of peace and quiet, surrounded by indigenous fynbos gardens that soothe your senses from the moment you step inside its private courtyard, which sits beside a tranquil apothecary garden. This beautifully landscaped, secluded space is complete with its own outdoor plunge… Read more »

It started as a medicinal elixir, was embraced by the Old Fashioned at the advent of cocktail history, and has been a mainstay of cocktail culture for two hundred years… now ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters has come full circle and is the ideal ingredient to enhance the newest cocktail trend of… Read more »