Amsterdam is a magnet for anyone with a penchant for design. If you’re headed there, ignite your inspo flame with a stay at Room Mate Aitana, a modern masterpiece that has established itself as one of the city’s trendiest accommodation options. My first encounter with the Spanish Room Mate chain…
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Last year, award winning chef Cheyne Morrisby crossed the border of the Republic of Hout Bay and opened his first eatery city-side, SHIO, located in the chic Grey Hotel in De Waterkant. I first ate there in August 2017, loved it, and returned last week with a group of friends. …
This article first appeared in the Sunday Times SA on 9 September 2018 Julia Hattingh is a conversation ambassador and all in the name of food, glorious food. At Reverie Social Table, the d’hôte style dining concept she introduced in the Cape Town suburb of Observatory three years ago, it’s…
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…
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 Travel for Development. You’ll notice that as often as possible, my features will draive awareness about environmental consideration and sustainability. I’m passionate about the topic 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…
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Five days in Mossel Bay ~ my balmy winter staycation
If you’re done with the cold, factor Mossel Bay into your future. Winter is giving Capetonians the cold shoulder and if you want to escape the drippy season, why not chase down the sun along the Garden Route. This year, my winter escape was the French Riviera but let’s face…