Food and Drink

Ben’s Bubble Tea brings the boba craze to Blue Route Mall this weekend

With six permanent franchised locations and seven pop-up locations, Ben’s Bubble Tea is the fastest-growing bubble tea chain in South Africa. This Saturday, the brand is set to open its seventh permanent location in Blue Route Mall. Also read: Mochi Mochi: It’s so delicious, you have to say it twice Bubble tea, the Taiwanese-originated beverage, has gained popularity in Cape… Read more →
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5 Asian restaurants in Cape Town to add to your “must-try” list

It’s become clear that eating food is considered much more than simply a survival technique here in the Cape. Oftentimes, it’s become the very activity we centre our social lives around. When was the last time a TikTok restaurant review appeared on your ‘for you page’? Probably just yesterday – if not seven minutes ago – given the hype of food… Read more →
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Cape Town restaurants serving authentic tastes of South Korea

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Cape Town, the city that keeps on giving, is an avid foodie’s dream. With a multitude of flavours to choose from, why not discover the sweet and spicy jewels of the East? Also read: Cape Town’s ever-growing list of restaurants Grab your chingus and head down to these culinary gems for a true… Read more →
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Kanéla Café: Your local brunch spot and hangout

Calling all vegans, ketoers, banters and the hungry. If it’s not already, Kanéla Café is about to become your new local favourite for all your plant-based and taste-bud desires. From the moment you enter, the earthy look and feel of the café embraces you as if you’ve just stepped into the solace of Mother Nature’s arms. There’s ample seating all… Read more →
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Where to go when you feel like eating fish & chips in Cape Town

There is nothing quite like chowing down on fish and chips: deep-fried hake or snoek wrapped in newspaper, a bag of slap chips and a hand swatting away the seagulls. So, where should you go when you feel like eating fish & chips in Cape Town? Lucky Fish With multiple locations across the city, Lucky Fish is known for serving… Read more →
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Stellenbosch Street Soirees kick off the summer season

A popular summer highlight, the Stellenbosch Street Soirees, came back with a bang on 9 November 2022. The soirees will take place on most Wednesday evenings until March 2023. The event is a series of laid-back evenings beneath famous oaks where guests can sample delicious food and wine tastings and enjoy the best our country has to offer: warm weather,… Read more →
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A culinary delight of food and wine this week at the See Festival

This week, Capetonian food and wine lovers have the perfect opportunity to indulge in the wonderfully diverse culinary and wine cultures of our country at the See Festival, from 22-27 November. The festival brings together people from all corners—artists, designers, architects, activists and the public—to exchange ideas and create installations and performances that represent equity in our city’s public life…. Read more →
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Cheers to summer sparkles at the Cap Classique & Champagne Festival

It’s almost time to raise a glass to all things sparkling; the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival is back! Perfectly timed with the start of December and summer celebrations, Franschhoek Wine Valley welcomes the return of the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne festival. Regarded as one of South Africa’s leading Cap Classique-producing areas, the Franschhoek Wine Valley Cap Classique… Read more →
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I Love Coffee cafe: bridging the hearing divide by the cupful

At I Love Coffee the adage “actions speak louder than words” rings true. This Cape Town cafe doesn’t just serve coffee, it also serves the Deaf community.  Opening its doors in 2016, I Love Coffee dedicates itself to being Cape Town’s leading roasted coffee supplier. It sets itself apart from the rest by supplying its caffeinated goods while simultaneously igniting… Read more →
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Celebrate Heritage Day weekend with South African High Tea

In celebration of Heritage Day, The 5-star Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Constantia is hosting an especially South African high tea. The weekend of the 23rd to the 25th of September will be filled with mouth-watering sweet and savoury treats, and the beautiful views of the wine-growing region of Cape Town: ponds, ancient trees, and great lawns. The tea consists of four… Read more →
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