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Our Top 5 Must Have Festive Stocking Stuffers

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In case you are needing some festive shopping inspo, or are just running out of time before the guests arrive, we have put together our must have Top 5 stocking stuffers to help you out. Also, if Santa left any of these under our tree, we wouldn’t say no – if you know what we mean! Tokara MCC Festive Gift Box For a gift that ticks all the right boxes, look no further than this stunning Méthode Cap Classique gift box from Tokara Wines. This tasty 2011 vintage, available in a slick black gift box, will certainly add a touch of style to your Christmas cheer. Created from 100% Chardonnay, this Blanc de Blanc owes its elegance and finesse to the more than four years the wine matured on the lees. These spent yeast cells that remain after bottle fermentation to create the vibrant effervescence, impart texture and complexity to…

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Motherland Coffee in Benmore Centre is our new go to spot…

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The latest offering from Motherland Coffee is located in the heart of Benmore, in the bustling Benmore Centre, which itself has just seen a major revamp and is one of our go to malls for just about everything these days. Located in the light-filled centre atrium area, this is a super spot to come and grab a coffee to go, or to meet a friend for a light lunch. We also love that they fully embrace Fair Trade which pushes for greater equity in trade and looks after coffee producers and workers and pays a fair price relating to the quality of the coffee, and gives producers sustainable living and working conditions that benefit their community – everyone deserves a fair deal. Grab something to eat while you work, breakfasts include goodies like muesli and yoghurt and one of our staple nibbles, avocado on toast. Salads, wraps and panini’s offer…

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Enjoy Summer Nights At The Renovated San Deck

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We just love the beautiful rooftop deck at the iconic Sandton Sun, and are delighted that the San Deck has re-launched just in time for summer cocktail sippers to enjoy the vibes and views of Sandton’s beautiful skyline as the sun sets. San Deck is vibrant, stylish, and comfy and offers a number of pretty unique spaces, from the pool area, to the restaurant, to the comfy couches and lounge areas, and a new rooftop garden area which was created through the intricate use of metal lattice screens, foliage and trees, different levels, atmospheric lighting, eye-catching design elements and comfortable, relaxed seating. Ravi Nadasen, COO of Tsogo Sun hotels, says, “The full refurbishment of the Sandton Sun’s San Deck, coupled with the introduction of menus designed for sharing and enjoying throughout the day and into the night, along with San Deck’s exceptional local artisanal beverage options will ensure memorable experiences…

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Jin Gin – A New Gin Offering By Mi Casa’s J’Something

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There literally is nothing that Mi Casa’s front man – J’Something cannot do it seems, and 2018 has been a good year for him. From juggling his acclaimed musical career and being a judge on My Kitchen Rules South Africa to hosting a few cooking shows such as What’s for Dinner and Something’s Cooking (he’s just brought out a book of the same name). To top it off, he has opened his own restaurant, Something’s Cooking by J and has now – wait for it – launched a range of gins too. Jin Gin (because it’s so good you should say it twice and also it has be a J’Something – geddit – in the name, this range offers 3 tasty variants – include Rooibos, Orange and Honey, Tomato and Sweet Piquant Peppers and Honey and Olives. For Jin Gin, J’Something teamed up with local craft gin experts, Craft Link…

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Level 4 Restaurant launch new ‘sunshine’ summer menu…

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One of our fave Rosebank hotels, 54 on Bath have taken their fine-dining experience at Level Four restaurant (aptly named as it is on the 4th level of the hotel) to new heights with a fresh new summer inspired menu, thanks to Executive Chef, Matthew Foxon. We love that the team at Level Four give credit where credit is due, and share the names of the individual young chefs who have created the dishes as well. Delish starters on offer include a tasty Seared ‘Yellow Fin’ tuna, fresh raw peas, avocado mousse, wasabi powder, and pickles, which GM Jacques Heath says features “very cool plating”; the ‘Black Angus’ carpaccio, quail egg, pomegranate, truffle mayonnaise, and parmesan, which has a lovely combination of flavours with tartness of the pomegranate, the rich quail egg, and the umami of the truffle, which work extremely well together and was created by Maria Letsoalo, whose…

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Flagstone Wines Launches Refreshing ‘Poetry’ Rosé

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What better time to crack open a few bottles of perfectly chilled rosé, spend some time with friends and family and let the worries from the year disappear, as the holiday season kicks off with perfect summer evenings here in Jozi. Rosé is proving to be a popular choice with consumers as the temperature’s soar – and it’s the perfect accompaniment to just about everything – beach, park, braai, lunch, sundowners… you get the idea! Flagstone’s Poetry Cinsault Rosé is much more than a light, refreshing summer wine with zip, rosé is about a lifestyle, and like poetry it truly embraces the joy, and highlights the natural sadness of our human condition, it eulogises the cycle of nature and blushes a romantic cherry-blossom pink. Beneath the top is a bouquet of crushed summer berries, black and red cherries, supported by subtle spicy tones to introduce expressive juicy berry flavours that…

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Pass the Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Range, please…

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One of South Africa’s favourite and super easy drinking wines, Durbanville Hills, have just launched their premium collection of wines, the Collectors Reserve – which is totally inspired by the energy and stunning scenery of Cape Town. What’s not to love? This new range is created from only the best grapes from Cape Town’s best vineyards, and like it’s name, has been designed as a collector’s item for both wine and art lovers alike. This is something unlike anything you have ever seen, or tasted, before. “To complement each of the wines in the range, Durbanville Hills commissioned local artist, Theo Paul Vorster, to pair each wine with a prominent landmark in Cape Town, most of which are visible from the winery.” says cellar master Martin Moore. “Vorster is known for creating unique pieces of art using hand-coloured linocuts, ultimately transporting viewers into an energised, playful dimension. To cement the…

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Spend a night at the InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel and be amazed…

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We had never considered spending a night at an airport hotel in our own city, but after an amazing evening in the beautifully appointed InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel we have to say that this is certainly something that we will be doing again. The hotel is situated in one of the prime spots at the airport – a mere minute or so’s walk away from the arrivals terminal, and boasts the title of South Africa’s only luxury airport hotel. And luxury it certainly is. The hotel serves perfect base for travellers that may be flying out early in the morning or evening, or even for honeymooners to relax and unwind after the wedding before jetting off to their Honeymoon destination. Some guests are international travellers in transit to their next destination that just need a spot to rest and unwind, and others are families travelling along for work…

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Wade Bales brings their Cap Classique and Gin Affair to Jozi…

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One of Joburg’s most anticipated events has to be The Wade Bales Cap Classique & Gin Affair which will be hosted on the beautiful Southern Sun in Hyde Park’s Rooftop Terrace Bar on 24th and 25th of November. Expect spectacular views and great music, makes for a stylish and sophisticated experience, spent sipping the finest bubbly and enjoying the coolest craft and international gins available in South Africa. Over 60 of South Africa’s premium MCC’s (all made in the traditional Methode Champenoise style), will be available to taste, and you’ll get to enjoy the likes of Graham Beck, Steenberg, Anthonij Rupert, Tanzanite and Boschendal to name but a few. Then taste and celebrate with the fastest growing spirit in the world, gin! There will be up to 50 craft and international gins to taste, with local producers present to share their knowledge and unique insights into what makes their particular…

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The Grande Matriarch MCC 2015 from Nitida is a winner

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It’s been three years in the making, but it has certainly been worth the wait for Nitida’s 100% Pinot Noir bubbly – The Grande Matriarch MCC 2015! Amber in colour, this refreshing and clean bubbly is one of our must haves for the festive season ahead. “After three years of hard work, we are finally releasing our very first 100% Pinot Noir bubbles, The Grande Matriarch. During the final stages of getting this wine ready, we realised that everyone’s expectations of a blush bubbly are very different and upon further investigation we also noted that the other 100% Pinot Noir bubblies on the shelves are also not what we had envisioned.” says Nitida winemaker, Daniel Keulder. “This gave us a clean canvas to make a serious style Method Cap Classique that ticked all the boxes of what we expect of a blush bubbly – a truly unique Nitida wine.” Adds…

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