Funny, tragic, terrifying, exotic and utterly unselfconscious, Alexandra Fuller’s Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness is her slightly mad memoir of her family’s survival and insanity, love and war, passion and compassion. [...]
Funny, tragic, terrifying, exotic and utterly unselfconscious, Alexandra Fuller’s Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness is her slightly mad memoir of her family’s survival and insanity, love and war, passion and compassion. [...]
“Last night, I had the privilege of cooking for one of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild gala dinners,” says Chef Brad Ball. “The Steenberg Vineyards pinot noir was perfect for the arrival drink, which was paired with a hot smoked salmon beignet, served with a delicious pistachio crème and compressed cucumber.” [...]
Add a touch of true vintage glamour to your next Cape Town visit with a trip in a World War II sidecar! Cape Sidecar Adventures offers an unforgettable adventure with their fleet of sidecars, be it a chauffeured tour, transfer, or even an overnight trip. [...]
On Monday 19 September, both Catharina’s and Bistro Sixteen82 won prestigious American Express Fine Dining Awards, at the glamorous awards ceremony held at Bentley in Cape Town. [...]
On Friday 30 September, Steenberg chefs Garth Almazan (Catharina’s) and Brad Ball (Bistro Sixteen82) will be joining forces as Steenberg’s Gourmet Dream Team. Together, they’ll be creating a decadent five-course dinner, to be paired with five Top 100 SA Wines award winners from Graham Beck and Steenberg Vineyards. [...]
With our recent re-opening, we launched three brand new additions to our popular Lunch Menu: Shellfish Velouté with Sweetcorn Crème, and a Crab and Fennel Remoulade; Roast Chicken Provencal; and a deliciously refreshing Bistro House Salad. [...]
If you’re looking to add a little adrenaline to your Cape Town visit, you probably won’t find a bigger thrill than diving in the open water with the magnificent and deadly Great White sharks. The Western Cape offers a multitude of fantastic diving spots, and a number of tour operators that will make your Great White encounter one to remember forever. [...]
Spring has arrived, the weather is starting to get warmer, and the shops have already started to unveil their Christmas decorations. Believe it or not, the festive season really is just around the corner! Last year, Brad and his team put on an incredible Christmas Lunch, using the finest local and seasonal summer produce, whilst honouring traditional festive flavours. [...]
After a well-deserved and relaxing break, Chef Brad and his team returned to re-open Bistro Sixteen82 in style yesterday! The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the re-opening, and laughing, happy people spilled out of the restaurant and sat at sun-drenched tables outside. Once again, the kitchen was filled with delicious aromas from dawn until dusk. [...]
As an estate housing a luxury hotel, a fine-dining restaurant, a popular bistro eatery, an award-winning winery, and a world class golf course, we’re used to hosting interesting guests. Our most recent arrival, however, has got the entire estate talking. This week, we celebrated the long-awaited arrival of some rather wriggly guests – and they’ll be checking in for a long term stay! [...]