It’s Bastille Day on 14th July, celebrating the moment in history in 1789 when French Revolutionaries stormed the Bastille. So we thought we’d take a look at some of the French influences in the Cape: 1. East Fort on Chapman’s Peak Drive: It was 1781 during a Dutch and French alliance that French forces sped [...]
July is about culture and laughter – a wonderful combination, and here are our Top 5 Shows to inspire and humour you: 1. 2-7 July: Vodacom Funny Festival at the Baxter is always good for a lot of laughs. 2. Throughout July: Defending the Caveman is on at the Theatre on the Bay and features [...]
Winter is definitely here and what better way to keep warm than at the fireside. Drawing in the warmth and staring at the flames often creates a space for reflection so we’ve sourced a few quotes guaranteed to inspire you. “For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin [...]
This year we’ve gone ‘Vintage’ with our Wine and Dine series at Signal Restaurant. Winemakers are delving deep into their cellars and selecting their finest vintages, many of which have been awarded numerous accolades and some of which are no longer even available for purchase. These top wines are being paired with a 6-course dinner [...]
De Trafford Merlot 2008 Pure red berry and cherry fruit with intriguing dusty spearmint, nuts and spices, makes this an attractive bright red colour Merlot. These flavours follow through on the palate with lovely fine, dry tannins and a soft, long finish. High Constantia Malbec 2006 This wine offers a glorious nose of cassis and [...]
At the beginning of 2012 we blogged about trend forecasting based on Lidewij Edelkoort’s projections; “In a wild expression of our collective creative instincts, people will rediscover the beauty of one-of-a-kind creations made from yarn, fringe, crochet, patchwork, embroidery and hand-knit pieces.” With this in mind we feature Abafazi luxury mohair scarves, shawls, wraps, throws, [...]
When you head out with friends for coffee, wine or a winter meal, wouldn’t it be perfect if there was a roaring fire to sit by? Here are some suggestions of where to do just that from Cape Town to the South Peninsula, Winelands to West Coast, but we’d also love to hear your favourite [...]
Like many countries around the world, people in South Africa do not miss the opportunity to honour fathers by celebrating Fathers’ Day. Marking the beautiful occasion, people express love and affection for their father and thank them for their great support and guidance. As a tradition, children also pamper their fathers by presenting loveable gifts [...]
Father’s Day means a day off for Dad and what better way to spoil him than with a delicious Buffet Lunch in Signal Restaurant followed by a Whisky Tasting in Bascule Bar. Once Executive Chef Malika van Reenen has filled you to the brim with her Cape Contemporary buffet, Dad’s gift of a whisky tasting [...]