Author: Dax
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Eat Out Awards 2012
It’s safe to say that the Eat Out Awards is the highlight of the event calendar in Cape Town. Tickets are R1000 each but sell out well before the event and it is attended by about 350 people. I keep calling it the Food Oscars and I still think that’s a good way to describe…
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Christian Eedes Chardonnay Report 2011
With Wine Magazine no longer in print and all sorts of things happening in the wine industry, Christian Eedes has stepped forward and decided to try something new in compiling his list of top 10 chardonnays. If it works well we may see Christian Eedes’ top 10 of all the cultivars. Then maybe a book…
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Platter’s 2012 Launch
As you would expect, this year’s Platter’s Wine Guide is bigger than ever with over 900 producers and over 7000 wines listed. There is no other guide that is this comprehensive. I attended the launch of the new guide this week at the Vineyard hotel. The 5 star wines were all available for tasting, which…
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Sake House review
Sake House is hidden away down a dead end road in Claremont. It’s the Old Stanhope Road, just before the big intersection which connects to Landsdowne Road as you head toward Kenilworth along Main Road. The restaurant has a modern streetfront, well lit and with big glass doors which show off the appealing interior. When…
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Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap 2011 review
The recipe for Pinotage on Tap hasn’t changed much. Last year I did a full review and linked to my previous reviews as well, but this time I’m just going to point out a few of the good and bad things. What I’ve realised about Pinotage on Tap is that it’s a really friendly event.…
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Top 100 Wine List Awards
I am a judge for the value segment of the Top 100 Wine List Awards this year, the first year of the competition. I’m quite excited about this competition because, unlike most other competitions in the wine industry, it’s very transparent. You can go onto the website and download the judging criteria to see how…
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Paul Cluver Amphitheatre Summer 2011
The Paul Cluver amphitheatre is probably one of the coolest music venues in Cape Town and its surrounds. If you haven’t been yet, you really need to make a plan to experience it. You can read more about it in my review of the Parlotones concert there. This season’s lineup has been released and the…
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Sunday Times Food Awards 2011
I recently attended the Sunday Times Food Awards at the Foodcorp Innovation Centre in Black River Park. The awards are designed to recognise individuals within all areas of the food industry. There are awards for Chef of the Year, Young Chef of the Year and Stalwart of the Kitchen. As well as an award for…
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Kirstenbosch Concerts 2011/2012
Here’s the line up for this summer of Kirstenbosch concerts. Some really great ones there. The prices seem to have standardised at R100 except for Parlotones at R125 and a couple that are below R100. Carols by Candelight are R60 and the new year’s eve party with Prime Circle is R250. Details about how you…
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Getting Home Safely
The change in mindset toward drinking and driving these days is very evident. Whether the motivation is a desire to be responsible, or just a fear of getting caught, people are thinking twice before driving after a few drinks. I’ve been trying to avoid driving even if I’ve had one drink. I find it’s a…