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04/09/2026

East City Grill on Cape Town’s thriving Harrington Street is leaning into that tradition with the launch of its new “Feast for 4” menu, a generous multi-course sharing menu created for exactly four guests and designed to celebrate many of the flavours South Africans know by heart.

Launching on Thursday, 3 September, in time for Heritage Month, the “Feast for 4” is not a limited-edition September special. It will become a permanent fixture at East City Grill, available for both lunch and dinner going forward.

Priced at R650 per person, or R2 600 for the table of four, the “Feast for 4” follows the philosophy that has defined East City Grill since opening last year: the finest local produce, serious meat, cooking over flame and a fascination with Japanese ingredients and techniques. The premium steakhouse brings together South African heritage and Asian accents, with locally sourced meat, fire-led cooking and specialist Japanese ingredients forming part of its distinctive approach.

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18/08/2026

This one feels especially personal.

We are incredibly proud to see The Pot Luck Club ranked Cape Town’s number one restaurant in the inaugural CustomerX Index™, achieving Gold with a score of 83.3.

We have had the privilege of representing The Pot Luck Club since it opened in 2012, working closely with Luke Dale Roberts, Chef Jason Kosmas and their exceptional team to shape its public profile, share its story and build a strong and enduring reputation locally and internationally.

The ranking considers customer satisfaction and sentiment alongside sustained online media visibility. It is recognition, first and foremost, of the creativity, exceptional food, service and consistency that Luke, Jason and the team have delivered over the past 14 years. But it also highlights something we believe deeply at Manley Communications Atelier: an outstanding business deserves an equally strong public presence.

Reputation is not built through one campaign, one article or one moment of attention. It is shaped over time through consistency, thoughtful storytelling, trusted media relationships and a clear understanding of how a brand should be seen and remembered.

For us, this accolade is a powerful reminder of the role that strategic reputation and perception management plays in turning excellence into lasting visibility, credibility and trust.

Congratulations to Luke, Jason and the entire Pot Luck Club family. We could not be prouder to have shared this journey with you from the very beginning.

04/08/2026

Every South African knows a good boerie roll. The smell of boerewors on the braai, the soft white roll waiting on the side, the fried onions, the smoor, the sauces, the first bite that is messy, warm and completely worth it. It is the kind of food memory that belongs to school fairs, rugby days, Saturday braais, roadside stops, market mornings and those no fuss moments where simple food just hits the spot.

Buri has opened in Cape Town’s East City at Shop 1, 99 Harrington Street. Expect boerewors rolls, smoor, fried onions, signature sauces, loaded fries, mini doughnuts and a monthly reason to come back for something new.

Buri is open from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 9pm, with happy hour every day from 4pm to 6pm, when everything on tap is half price.

16/07/2026

Some stories come full circle.

Vondeling Wines is delighted to welcome acclaimed winemaker Callie Louw as consulting winemaker and viticultural advisor.

A champion of vineyard-driven wines and one of the Swartland's most respected voices, Callie returns to familiar soil. He was, in fact, Vondeling's very first winemaker, crafting the inaugural vintages of Babiana white blend in 2005 and 2006.

Nearly two decades later, he returns to lead the winemaking and vineyard direction of Vondeling, while continuing with his own project at Sonkop.

Working from the vineyard through to the cellar, Callie will be responsible for shaping Vondeling’s wine, with a focus on farming, site expression and wines that speak clearly of the Paardeberg.

His return comes at a significant moment. As Vondeling prepares to release the first estate wines from Vrymansfontein's vineyards, alongside some exciting planned changes of the Vondeling range, a new chapter begins for both properties.

Rooted in a shared passion for farming, wine and the unique character of the Paardeberg, this partnership reflects a belief that great wines begin in the vineyard and are guided with restraint in the cellar.

Welcome home, Callie.

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01/07/2026

Championing gastronomy for the next generation, Stellenbosch avant garde restaurant DUSK is ushering in a new era of choice when it comes to fine dining. From 1 July, it will offer its guests the ultimate in dining flexibility: both an à la carte menu of classical dishes as well as its Signature Tasting Experience, the 10-course tasting menu that has established its reputation as a destination for an exceptional culinary journey.

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30/06/2026

30/06/2026

Following the launch of The Belly Restaurant Group (BRG), the hospitality collective founded by acclaimed chef-restaurateurs Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart, the group is continuing its commitment to celebrating South African ingredients, producers and culinary storytelling through an exciting programme of collaborative dining experiences across its restaurants, Belly of the Beast, Galjoen and Seebamboes.

The Belly Restaurant Group has become one of the country's most influential independent hospitality groups, recognised for its sustainability-led approach, whole-animal cooking philosophy and deeply nostalgic interpretation of South African cuisine. With three celebrated restaurants already operating from Cape Town's East City Precinct and three new concepts, BURI, Quagga and No Show, set to open later this year, BRG continues to champion local producers and meaningful food partnerships.

This winter, guests are invited to experience a series of limited-seat collaborations that bring together some of South Africa's most exciting wineries, farmers, foragers and artisans.

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30/06/2026

The Pot Luck Club’s PLC Winter Feast, priced at R695 per person, has become one of Cape Town’s most compelling winter dining experiences, and will now also be available for dinner following its strong popularity as a lunch offering.

The multi-course sharing menu is designed for long, lingering meals centred on comfort, flavour and generosity.

It is available for lunch from Monday to Saturday until the end of October, and for dinner from Monday to Thursday during July and August 2026.

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30/06/2026

27/06/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

The countdown is on to The Brandy Festival 2026.
Join us on Saturday, 4 July at The Salene in Stellenbosch for an afternoon and evening dedicated to South Africa’s finest brandies. Expect award winning producers, signature brandy cocktails, live DJs, great food and a vibrant atmosphere.

Your ticket includes:
• 3 brandy cocktails
• 4 neat brandy tastings
• Live entertainment
• Complimentary shuttle service within a 15km radius

When: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Time: 14:00–21:00
Venue: The Salene, Devon Valley Road, Stellenbosch

General Tickets: R300
VIP Cigar Pairing Tickets: R550

Shuttle bookings must be pre-booked via [email protected] before 1 July 2026

See you there!