Mandy Rutherford and Jana van der Spuy visited Design Indaba on 1 March 2013 to see what exactly the hype was about – and what an experience! Loaded with design flair and interesting gadgets, there really was something for everyone. One of the main attractions was the Woolworths sponsored exhibit showcasing Li Edelkoort, the highly [...]
Lest we forget, our oceans are not a bottomless resource of exploitable food, the fish stocks are finite – they have an end! At Cape Grace’s fine dining restaurant, Signal, we tread a delicate balance between serving the exquisite seafood that people want, yet doing so within environmentally friendly guidelines. That’s why we the follow [...]
February is the month of Love… which also means cheesy gifts, roses galore and frantic last minute restaurant bookings, so why not stay in this year and treat the one you love to Head Pastry Chef, Lorraine Meaney’s decadent (and easy) Raspberry, Rose and Litchi Pavlova? RECIPE: PAVLOVA Ingredients: 2 egg whites 56g castor sugar [...]
It’s Valentine’s Day next week and the colour of the roses you buy, or are given, can mean many things other than “I love you!” Here are our Florist’s Top 5 favourite rose colours and their meanings (see our beautiful flower essay blog post) and The Flower Expert. The Flower Trolley parked outside Cape Grace [...]
The Spa at Cape Grace is in a celebratory mood for the month of love, with spa packages to delight individuals as well as couples. How about getting girlfriends together for a pamper session in the Spa, ending off with Afternoon Tea in the Cape Grace Library? The Spa has launched three special Valentine’s Day packages [...]
What’s your first cup of the day? A latte, cappuccino or if you’re like the Latin nations, it’ll be a strong black espresso! Coffee is one of few legal brain-altering substances that scientists say have several health benefits. But have you any idea what you are actually drinking or even know the difference between a [...]
Cape Grace has been voted Number Two best hotel in the world for 2013 by TripAdvisor Travellers! The Travellers Awards are based on millions of reviews and opinions by TripAdvisor travellers throughout the previous year. Global Sales Manager of Cape Grace, Jené Barnes says, “We are delighted to be included amongst the world’s finest and [...]