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Tourism Roundup
Young Female South African Architects Reinvent Serpentine Pavilion in London - The arrival of a new Serpentine Pavilion in London is a design diary highlight every year. In 2020 the prestigious Serpentine Pavilion was awarded to South African studio Counterspace…….. article via SA People News
Newmark Hotels to Represent and Manage Landmark Hotel “The Winchester” - The Winchester, previously known as The Winchester Mansions, has appointed NEWMARK to relaunch and manage this iconic hotel, located on the Sea Point promenade in Cape Town…….. article via Newmark Hotels
The Perfect Chance To Broaden Your Brandy Horizons - Jasmine Stone dabbled in a spot of brandy this past weekend. In Cape Town, craft gins are all the rage, but we’re also seeing an increase in the number of brandies getting the treatment…….. article via 2OceansVibe
Beyond the Bucket list - Despite South Africa being amidst its third Covid wave, vaccine programmes worldwide are bringing back some sense of security and one of the worst-affected industries, travel and tourism, sees light at the end of the tunnel…….. article via Hein on Wine
La Parada Bar De Tapas: an ODE to a culinary icon – Over the past five years, Life & Brand’s popular franchise, La Parada Bar De Tapas, has become a culinary icon in the Mother City with multiple acclaimed venues that encapsulate the continental way of life…….. article via My City By Night
Local Events
Lanzerac Wine Estate loves to share moments wrapped in beautiful sound, as they host some of Cape Town’s hottest muso’s paired with the finest cuisine during their Lanzerac Live Winter Sessions with Acoustic Element and LLEVADO.
Venue: Lanzerac Wine Estate
Date/Time: 1 July at 6pm
Cost: R500pp (Includes three-course set menu)
RONDEBOSCH CRAFT MARKET - The most chilled outdoor market in Cape Town where the ethos focuses on hand crafted items. You can wander around the park with your dog while kids play in the park.
Venue: Rondebosch Park Market
Date/Time: 10 July, from 9AM to 2PM UTC+02
Cost: Free
Run the Vines: Bovlei - On the 3rd of July 2021 Run the Vines will host their 7th event on the Run The Vines calendar for the 2021 season. Come join us for a fun day out with the family. Please note the later starting times due to winter.
Venue: Bovlei Cellar
Date/Time: 3 July, starting at 07:30
Cost: Free to R150pp, contact Lans Pepler on +27 82 787 2472 or lans@onsite-events.co.za
Boschendal Winemakers Dinner – Join us for our inaugural Winemaker’s Dinner series on the First Thursday of each month. Enjoy a paired three-course dinner at The Werf Restaurant hosted by Executive Chef Allistaire Lawrence and one of Boschendal’s three winemakers.
Venue: Boschendal
Date/Time: Every First Thursday, 5:30PM
Cost: R570pp, contact reservations@boschendal.co.za/+27 21 870 4200 to book
Freedom The Musical Cinema Screen - Ster-Kinekor Theatres (SKT), in partnership with The South African State Theatre, is now screening local theatre production, Freedom The Musical, at selected SKT Cinemas.
Venue: Ster Kinekor, Cavendish Square, Claremont
Date: 18 June to 11 July
Cost: R115pp
Community Shout Outs & Local Listings
Virtual Wine Tasting Experience – Enjoy the Saxenburg Experience at home. Join the Saxenburg family for a live virtual tasting where we bring Saxenburg Moments and our fine wines into your home. Contact Details & Map
The Beyerskloof Synergy Cape Blend represents the very definition of the word “synergy”. Synergy is not only created within the bottle through a mixture of varietals with Pinotage as the key ingredient that brings it all together, but also between a group of friends connecting over a glass. Contact Details & Map
Gabriëlskloof – Wine and dine in the wintertime! Visit our Tasting Room to explore and enjoy our wine ranges – then head across the courtyard to tuck into the new seasonal menu at The Restaurant at Gabriëlskloof. Contact Details & Map
Wildekrans Winter Getaways – Banish cabin-fever these school holidays, and book a cottage instead! Kids under 12 stay free, they only pay for breakfast. Book your family getaway now. Contact Details & Map
The Granary Cafe at The Silo Hotel – The unique Granary Café at The Silo offers a comfortable, eclectic and contemporary style coupled with gourmet cuisine that showcases seasonal, local ingredients, overlooking the V&A Waterfront bay. Contact Details & Map
Community Vacancies
Seasoned Chefs: We are looking for private chefs who are new to Cape Town or any chefs/hospitality professionals, looking for full-time employment locally or internationally, send your CV to miles@seasoned.co.za or info@seasoned.co.za in WORD format.
Customer Sales & Services Representative – A Contact Centre Consultant, fluent in Italian is sought for Cape Town in a remote or office based position. Candidates must have the flexibility to work shifts and weekends. Email CV’s to natalie@careerdynamics.co.za or astridr@careerdynamics.co.za
Sushi Chef – We are looking to hire a sushi chef. If anyone has or knows of a talented sushi chef to join our new adventure, that would be amazing! Please contact candice@ideascartel.com for more information
German Speaking Customer Sales & Services Representative - Our amazing client based in Cape Town specializes in handling inbound and outbound customer enquiries that include - telephone calls, faxes, emails and social media responses. Apply through LinkedIn
Restaurant General Manager – Extraordinary Solutions is looking for an all-rounder who is able to manage both Front & Back-of-House to meet business’ expectations, ensure optimum retention of guests and provide a memorable experience at all times. Please contact jessica@extraordinarysolutions.co.za with your updated CV and recent photo.
Cape Wine News
Boschendal: A Farm For All Seasons – Since it was first founded in 1685, Boschendal Farm in the Cape winelands has become world-famous for its food, wine, farm produce and generous country hospitality.…….. article via The Wine Tarte
Donovan Rall: six new releases from this South African star - Large-scale in height and talent but small-scale in production, Donovan Rall is a South African name to know. Tina Gellie caught up with the Swartland-based winemaker in a virtual tasting of his latest releases…….. article via Decanter
Wine of the Day, No. 665 - You might be wise to stock a few bottles of the Constantia Uitsig Methode Cap Classique 2017 to drink through the Summer. This delightful sparkling wine from South Africa will bring you many pleasant, perhaps even thoughtful hours as you sip in the shade of the old mimosa tree…….. article via Bigger Than Your Head
Women In Wine Across The Globe – We see so many female winemakers today but 30 years ago, that was not the case. It is thanks to the trailblazers that proceeded the current generation. Allison Levine profiled three women, who have been in the wine industry for more than 20 years, in both Sheville.org and in ATOD Magazine…….. article via Please The Palate
Fairtrade Africa: Local Wineries with a Cause – Fairtrade Africa is a sustainable development initiative that draws attention to the story behind the products on our shelves and commits to sustaining the livelihoods of the frontline workers: the people behind the label…….. article via Whats On in Cape Town
Wine Releases
This week sees the 2020 Pinot Noir releases from Jessica at Saurwein, plus the Pinotage Reserve 2020 from Diemersdal Wine Estate.
International Wine News
Smithsonian to Hire Permanent Curator of Food and Wine History - Food & Wine
Boozy Ice Cream Infused With Orange Cream Pop Coors Seltzer - VinePair
Winemakers Collaborate With Weed Growers - Wine Enthusiast
Sting: The wines of my life - Decanter
Find Out How Much Your Bottles of Wine Are Worth - Vinfolio
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