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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Nik Rabinowitz is one of my all-time favourite South African comedians. I never miss an opportunity to see one of his shows. His latest is called LATE BLOOMER and it…

A really elegant, special occasion type Indian restaurant experience is hard to come by in Cape Town… Well that’s at least how I felt, until recently that is. My mind…

Iron Steak and Bar is one of the new kids on the Bree Street block. Having taken over the space where Charango used to be, it’s right in the heart…