Discover Measured Twists and Elegant Surprises in Simplicity at a Less Formal, Ultra Indulgent Culinary Experience in Rosebank

by Emilie Froment | Nov 1, 2021 | Design & Architecture, Dining, Events, Industry Leaders, Lifestyle, Posts, Wine & Spirits

  After a series of successful pop-up restaurants in Joburg, award-winning chef Luke Dale Roberts now stamps a permanent mark on the Jozi food scene with the opening of the The Shortmarket Club JHB at Oxford Parks in Rosebank, Johannesburg.      ...

Celebrate The Cultural Wealth of Our Nation at a Heritage Wine & Food Tasting Event in True SA Hospitality Style at Spier

by Emilie Froment | Sep 22, 2021 | Dining, Events, Posts, Travel, Wine & Spirits

    Heritage Day on Friday September 24th is a day that celebrates South Africa’s rich, vibrant roots and diverse cultures. As one of the oldest wine farms in the country with a recorded history dating back to 1692, Spier pours a lot into the...

Holistic & Botanical: Stellenbosch Design Project Recognised in the Company of Other Luxury Winners Such As Chanel, Dom Perignon & Ferrari

by Emilie Froment | Aug 20, 2021 | Design & Architecture, Dining, Furniture, Lifestyle, Lighting, Posts, Travel, Walls, Floors & Windows, Wine & Spirits

  Stellenbosch and Cape Town-based design group, Rumour Has It, was recently awarded Winner in the category of Best Luxury Commercial Interior Design in South Africa from the International Luxury Lifestyle Awards for their 360 integrated design work at Ernie Els...

A Hillside’s Solid Limestone Excavation Gives this Country Wine Cave its Enigmatic Allure

by Emilie Froment | Aug 2, 2021 | Climate Control, Design & Architecture, Dining, Home Decor, Kitchens, Lifestyle, Posts, Walls, Floors & Windows, Wine & Spirits

  Located at the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country, this private wine cave serves as a destination along a secluded bend of the Blanco River. Excavated into the north face of a solid limestone hillside, this shotcrete lined tube is protected on the east and...

If You Talk About Food As Much As or More Than You Eat It, You’re in Good Company with this Beautiful Book

by Emilie Froment | May 28, 2021 | Dining, Lifestyle, Posts, Reading Matters, Travel, Wine & Spirits

  It’s believed to be the ‘most important link between nature and culture’ and very much ‘about putting generosity before rigour and pleasure before lucidity’ – food has this universal power of bringing people together and as the wise Irish proverb goes,...

Five-Course Feast Kinda Fine-Dining Chefs Bring A Casual New Wave to the Everyday Dining Scene

by Emilie Froment | Apr 6, 2021 | Dining, Events, Lifestyle, Posts, Wine & Spirits

  We speak to two fine dining chefs responding to the challenges of this past year. The contemporary experience is diversifying and innovating. Drinks to go with this are top quality, but equally relaxed and approachable. Previously Head Chef at award-winning...