Author: Dax
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Launch of Ryk Neethling Wine at Val de Vie
I was invited to attend the launch of Ryk Neethling’s wine at Val de Vie on Friday night. It was a black tie affair with lots of fancy people. It’s amazing though, it doesn’t matter how fancy people are they still don’t seem to have the manners to keep quiet during a speech. The speeches…
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BMW Polo Tournament ticket giveaway
Polo is something I’ve normally only seen in movies, a game for the wealthy. I thought I was a fancy pants going to the Met or the Queen’s Plate but didn’t think I would progress from horse races to polo. Now I’ve been to polo matches a few times and it’s pretty cool. It’s actually…
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El Burro review
El Burro has taken over the space where Buena Vista used to be in Greenpoint, above Dopio Zero. I have to say that they have transformed the space into something quite fabulous. I was impressed with the way it looks and everyone I’ve taken there has also been impressed. Not only is the decor really…
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Sotano review
Sotano has taken over the space where Bravo was in Mouille Point, opposite the lighthouse. It’s a great location and they are open on Mondays which, for me is a big plus. It’s owned by the Caveau crew which explains the great new look. Their sense of style has not let them down, but Sotano…
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Best Pub Lunch in Town
SAB is running a cool competition/promotion to find the best pub lunch in Cape Town for under R50. They have 56 venues signed up to participate. The way it works is that you go to one of the participating pubs (the list of pubs is on the website) and you either check in with Foursquare…
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Cafe Milano review
Cafe Milano has opened next to Manna on upper Kloof Street. Those of us who fell in love with Vanessa Quellec‘s pastries when she was at the Roundhouse are very excited to have access to her skills again. She left the Roundhouse a while ago, but has not been relaxing. Instead she has spent some…
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Nabygelegen Wine Estate review
This is the last of my posts from my recent weekend in Wellington. The other posts cover my visit to Jorgensen’s artisanal distillery and lunch at the Stone Kitchen. I also enjoyed lunch and some opera at Diemersfontein. I’m usually there for Pinotage on Tap, so it was interesting to see the restaurant, Seasons, looking…
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Chenin Blanc Challenge 2011
The awards ceremony for the Wine Magazine Chenin Blanc Challenge took place at Overture restaurant on Hidden Valley estate on a most perfect day. When you eat at Overture, you will also appreciate a perfect day because the view is amazing from up there. I haven’t been to Overture in a long time, in fact…
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Celebracion Flamenca at On Broadway review
I used to watch flamenco shows by the La Rosa dance school quite regularly but I’ve missed a few lately and so it’s been a few years since the last show I managed to see. So when I noticed Celebracion Flamenca was coming to On Broadway, I made sure I got tickets. Please be aware…
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Backsberg Picnic Concert Series 2010/2011
If you’re keen for a change, why not check out the Sunday concerts at Backsberg? I went last year and it was very enjoyable. Only a couple of hundred people, so it’s intimate and relaxed. Backsberg is a lovely estate to spend some time at as well. There are a few concerts left for the…