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Karisa

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    Catch Cat & Lucy at Kalk Bay Theatre until 14 March

    by Karisa Mar 4, 2020
    Mar 4, 2020

    You guys should know by now that I LOVE the Kalk Bay Theatre & anything their talented Followspot Production team produces. Their latest show, Cat & Lucy, is no different.…

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    Pop in at Harringtons every Wed during Feb for Tapas & Tastings with Kleine Zalze

    by Karisa Feb 11, 2020
    Feb 11, 2020

    What better way to celebrate making it through hump day than with some good food & wine in a sexy setting? Well don’t you worry, because Harringtons (situated at 61…

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    The Mother City Comedy Festival starts tomorrow!

    by Karisa Feb 10, 2020
    Feb 10, 2020

    If like me, it feels like we’re already 6 months into the year even though it’s only February, you probably could also do with a good laugh… well fret no…

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    A peek inside The Athletic Club & Social

    by Karisa Jan 15, 2020
    Jan 15, 2020

    Just this past weekend, someone asked me what The Athletic Club & Social on Buitengracht Street is like and I realised… I went, I saw, I conquered… but never shared…

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    Travel Thursdays: Say hello to Zagreb!

    by Karisa Jan 7, 2020
    Jan 7, 2020

    For those who haven’t been following these travel posts, I visited Croatia as part of a 9 1/2 week mini sabbatical I took back in 2018. It’s taking me quite…

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    My favourite hair stylist, Gilbert Mofubelu, is now based at LUME Beauty Atelier in De Waterkant

    by Karisa Jan 6, 2020
    Jan 6, 2020

    Gilbert Mofubelu, the extremely talented man behind all my hair makeovers over the past 5 years from blonde balayage to fiery redhead & various other looks in between, has recently…

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    My top 5 restaurant experiences of 2019

    by Karisa Dec 31, 2019
    Dec 31, 2019

    Firstly, I want to take this opportunity to say an early Happy New Year! I know 2019 was a tough year for many (particularly as a South African). For me…

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    I finally try out Steenberg’s beautiful Bistro Sixteen82

    by Karisa Dec 20, 2019
    Dec 20, 2019

    A couple of weeks back I was invited to enjoy a leisurely wine tasting at the oh-so-beautiful Steenberg Farm in Tokai, followed by lunch at their restaurant, Bistro Sixteen82. (Just…

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    These are the WWF SASSI Trailblazers for 2019

    by Karisa Dec 10, 2019
    Dec 10, 2019

    Every year, WWF SASSI awards the title of “Trailblazer” to chefs that have proven their commitment to only making use of sustainable seafood. Why is this important? Because our ocean…

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    Welcome to the Kinky Lounge at The Fugard Theatre

    by Karisa Dec 8, 2019
    Dec 8, 2019

    If you haven’t yet seen Kinky Boots… what the hell is wrong with you!?! But seriously, it is without a doubt the most feel-good, awe-inspiring show I saw this year.…

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Misty morning adventure offered up some amazing sc Misty morning adventure offered up some amazing scenery ❤️ #Kasteelspoort #hikingcapetown #lovecapetown
If you’re looking for a boutique winery to suppo If you’re looking for a boutique winery to support during these utterly awful times for the SA wine industry - this is a goodie. They only do 3 wines (a Chenin, a Pinotage & this red blend), but all 3 are excellent. Hop on over to www.orpheusandtheraven.com 

@orpheusandtheraven #savesawine #supportsawine ❤️
Wild ❤️ #knysna #knysnaheads #southafricancoa Wild ❤️

#knysna #knysnaheads #southafricancoastline #natureatitsbest
Hitting the big 4-0. Apparently life really begin Hitting the big 4-0.  Apparently life really begins at 40? Let’s see... 😉 #birthdaycelebrations #naughtyforties

Dress: @nadyavonstein
I’ll just be over here, turning 40. No big deal I’ll just be over here, turning 40. No big deal 😉 #knysna #knysnaheads #birthdaycelebrations
The guys at @laspaletas recently sent me some of t The guys at @laspaletas recently sent me some of their tempting new ice cream & sorbets to try. Read all about it under my Tried & Tested section on the blog today. Link in bio! #artisanicecream #laspaletas #gifted #capetownmylove
Rosé rocks baby! 💕 A couple of weeks back I Rosé rocks baby! 💕

A couple of weeks back I was sent a box of, get this, 6 lovely Rosé wines which recently won Double Gold at Rosé Rocks 2020. #WineGiftsAreTheBestGifts 🙌🏻

Rosé Rocks is an annual wine competition open to all Rosé wines produced in South Africa.  All entries are blind tasted by a panel of wine industry professionals led by wine judge / writer / lecturer Alan Mullins. 

Being a total Rosé groupie, I was of course very excited to try some of the winning wines.  My box contained the following blushing beauties:

@quandowines Mourvédre Rosé 2020
@elginvintners Belle Amie 2020
@delairegraff Rose Cabernet Franc 2020
@ernieelswines Big Easy Rosé 2020
@stettynfamilyvineyards Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2020
@vredeenlust Jess 2020 

My favourite?  Well now that's like asking a parent to pick a favourite child... 😉 But what I will say is that it's super exciting to see how SA's Rosé offering keeps getting better year after year.

Hop on over to www.roserocks.co.za or click through via @roserockssa to see the full list of winners.  And then be sure to think pink this summer!

#gifted #capetownmylove
Can it just be gin-o-clock already?? 😬😉 G&T Can it just be gin-o-clock already?? 😬😉

G&Ts are a go-to summer drink of mine and I'm always on the lookout for exciting new gins to try out.  I was therefore super excited about a little press drop I received that not only included a bottle of gin that I had not yet tried (along with a selection of Schweppes tonics to mix it with), but also included information about the 2020 South African Craft Gin Awards which recently took place thanks to the cool people at @takealotcom.

Double Gold medals were awarded to 21 gins from an entry pool of 125 gins from all over South Africa.  The gins were judged by a panel of judges who blind tasted each & every one. #ToughJob #WhereDoIApply

The @roxis_gin I received was one of this year's double gold winners & I cracked that bottle open immediately to celebrate!  Spoiler alert:  It was excellent.

To check out the full list of winners & get some ginspiration for your drinks trolley or home bar, hop on over to:  www.craftginawards.co.za (or click through via @sacraftgin) 

These award winning gins are also available for purchase on www.takealot.com.

So with that, I'm going to say a very big CHEERS to the weekend!

#sacraftgin2020 #gifted #ginoclock #ginlover
Tempting? Of course it is... 🤤😏 Read all abo Tempting? Of course it is... 🤤😏 Read all about my recent dinner at Cape Town cult favourite @kyotogardenct on the blog today. Link in bio! #capetownmylove #diningoutincapetown #happyeating
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Hi! My name is Karisa. I’m a lover of good food & good wine, trying new things, travelling, adventure, having a good laugh, retail therapy and most importantly the city of Cape Town.

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  • Tried & Tested: Las Paletas artisan ice cream & sorbet

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