A visit to Bosjes is an occasion. To begin with, there is the chapel, hands down the most glorious poetry of form ever to grace the Breede River Valley, enhanced by lush landscaped gardens, an elevated labyrinth, a striking water feature and the sunken Teehuis. Up the slope the path leads to the …
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Romeo Chimunya from Tribe Coffee wins the SA leg of the World AeroPress Championship
by capetowndiva
This article is in today’s Cape Times SA, Mon 4 Sept, 2018 On Sunday 22 September, the South African leg of the World AeroPress Championship took place at the Bello Studio at the Old Biscuit Mill in Salt River hosted by Espresso Lab Microroasters in front of a lively audience of …
The original version of this article is in this months SLOW magazine (September 2018) available in British Airways exclusive business lounges operated by British Airways Comair in partnership with FNB Private Clients and RMB Private Bank. CHINATOWN, BANGKOK Trawl through any major city and you’ll encounter lively pockets …
This article first appeared in The Times newspaper in South Africa, on 22 February 2017. I wrote it to coincide with the UN’s Year of Sustainable Tourism. You’ll notice that as often as possible, my features will drive awareness about environmental consideration and sustainability. I’m passionate about the topic and try and …
The original version of this interview- written to coincide with Women’s Month- first appeared in the Sunday Times SA on 19 August 2018 In a male dominated arena, female chefs are owning the culinary space in fierce fashion. Meet Vanie Padayachee of Marigold in Franschhoek, cooking in the Cape with …
I’ve always been a fan of The Shortmarket Club. A venture between Luke and Sandalene Dale Roberts, manager Simon (Si) Widdison and head chef Wesley Randles, it opened in 2016 and has swiftly become an A list inner city gourmet destination for those with an eye for fabulous fare. So when …
This post first appeared in the Sunday Times SA on 12 August 2018 The stand-up coffee bar is here, SA’s first. Pauline’s has opened in Sea Point, introduced to the vibrant seaboard neighborhood by one Jon-Paul (JP) Bolus of Loading Bay fame. Fairly commonplace in cities like Rome, Melbourne and Manhattan, the concept …
(This article was featured in the Sunday Times SA on 12 August 2018 and updated in Oct 2019) If you’re heading to PORTO and time is tight, here are a few tips to ease you into one of the most captivating cities in Portugal, located 3 hours from Lisbon. It was …
This story first appeared in the Sunday Times Lifestyle SA on 29 July 2018 (cover shot by Allison Foat) Green is the new black. With society bristling at the sight of single use plastics, the quest is on for eco alternatives that play nicely with the planet. Low impact living …
This post was originally penned in the winter of 2018. I’d just returned from a week on the French Riviera and landed back home to a miserable Cape Town so the invitation from Mossel Bay Tourism came at the perfect time. Right now we are faced with restricted international travel …