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Gorgeous bubbly bar by Graham Beck opens at Steenberg estate

Gorgeous by Graham Beck, the first brand-exclusive bubbly bar in South Africa has opened its doors at Steenberg in Constantia, and like its surrounds, is set to rival the best.   Continue reading Gorgeous bubbly bar by Graham Beck opens at Steenberg estate

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Ambassador For British Food And Wine

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Plans for a global ambassador to champion the cause of British food and drink exports are being considered by the Government. The appointment would be part of a package of measures aimed at driving up exports, particularly in emerging markets.

Scotch whisky is seen as a prime example of a world-class product where sales rose 23% last year to more than £3.5 Billion. Beer, wine and gin exports totalled a further £1.2 Billion. Continue reading Ambassador For British Food And Wine

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2011 Top 10 Restaurants in SA announced!

Tonight, at a glittering awards ceremony held at the Rotunda at the Bay Hotel, Eat Out announced the winners of the 2011 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards and the prestigious Top 10 restaurants.

Restaurants are judged on food, service and ambience, as well as other aspects that make or break the eating out experience. . . . → Read More: 2011 Top 10 Restaurants in SA announced!

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Cape Town Festival of Beer : 25 – 27 November

With so many festivals on the events calender it’s hard to decide which once to attend. So how about this year, give the Cape Town Festival of Beer a try! Continue reading Cape Town Festival of Beer : 25 – 27 November

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5 Thrilling Wines for Halloween

Whether your staying in your house or venturing out with all the Halloween spooks, these Ghostly wines will sure to leave you with a happy chill down your spine. Continue reading 5 Thrilling Wines for Halloween

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Cape Town crowned best destination in Africa

 Mother City wins at World Tourism Awards

Cape Town has again earned top honours in the world of tourism. The Mother City was named Best Destination in Africa at the World Tourism Awards.

It is the seventh time this accolade has been won by the city since 1998. With some tough competition from . . . → Read More: Cape Town crowned best destination in Africa

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And the nominees are…

It’s been a long process, but judging for the 2011 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards has finally been completed.

“I have tasted remarkable creations cooked with enthusiasm, and the combination of flavours and rigorous techniques has made sure that the element of surprise is always kept alive,” said Eat Out editor and . . . → Read More: And the nominees are…

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Royal Family to produce its own wine from Windsor Great Park grapes

Fizz from Sussex is often seen on the banquet tables at Buckingham Palace; Kate and William had wine from Chapel Down in Kent. But now the Royal Family is going one step further with plans to make an English wine of its very own, as reported by the Telegraph.

Continue reading Royal Family to produce its own wine from Windsor Great Park grapes

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Cape Town is the top destination in the world! Its official!

Trip Advisor has announced the Travellers Choice Awards for 2011! And the winner is…… CAPE TOWN! Continue reading Cape Town is the top destination in the world! Its official!

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Wine tastings and festivals….

Raise your Glass in Gugulethu

The inaugural TOPS Guguletu Wine Festival launches on May 27th 2011. The objective of the festival is to expand the wine base for wineries amongst black consumers in the Western Cape and to provide a platform for wineries to position their brands in the local community. The Cape Wine . . . → Read More: Wine tastings and festivals….

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