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20/05/2026

SAMPLE FINE CIGAR PAIRING AT THIS YEAR'S BRANDY FESTIVAL

| Tucked within an intimate adjoining space at The Salene, the VIP Cigar Pairing Experience has been designed around the ritual of fine brandy and premium ci**rs, bringing together layered potstill expressions, curated pairings and an atmosphere shaped for conversation.

Hosted in collaboration with JJ Cale Cigar Purveyors, the experience includes a guided cigar pairing led by a cigar connoisseur, complemented by premium Cape Brandies, espresso and Waterford salted caramel chocolates.

Warm lighting, aged spirits, slow pours and winter air drifting in from the vineyards, this is where the festival softens into something more refined.

VIP Tickets: R550
Your VIP ticket includes:
• Access to the exclusive cigar lounge
• Curated cigar and brandy pairing
• Espresso and Waterford chocolates
• 3 signature cocktails
• 4 neat serves
• Live DJ sets throughout the day
• 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

ON SALE NOW! Tickets can be booked via the Quicket link in our bio.

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

See you there!

20/05/2026

As winter settles over Cape Town and the city begins to slow, The Belly Restaurant Group invites locals back to the table for a season of generous dining, thoughtful cooking and comforting flavours.

Across Belly of the Beast, Galjoen and Seebamboes, winter is expressed in different ways, but always with the same sense of warmth, familiarity and connection to South African food culture.

This season’s menus are designed for lingering a little longer, dining a little more spontaneously, and rediscovering the comfort of shared meals during the colder months.

| Read the full Press Release by clicking on the link in bio.

14/05/2026

As the seasons turn and Johannesburg settles into its cooler months, The Peech Hotel invites guests to embrace a slower, more considered pace with the launch of its Cosy Winter Package. Set within two acres of lush central gardens in Melrose, the boutique hotel offers a warm and quietly luxurious retreat, where winter is less about hibernation and more about retreating to relax and unwind.

| Read the full Press Release by clicking on the link in bio.

13/05/2026

| A warm and delectable slice of French lifestyle and contemporary bistro cuisine in Cape Town’s CBD, The Wes Bistro & Bar (known fondly by the locals as just The Wes) is well on its way to becoming the city’s grande dame for classic contemporary French bistro fare, sophisticated drinking - wine, cocktails or French café-style hot chocolate - polished service and dream-like escapist décor.

Since opening in October 2024, the quirky bistro has quietly come into its own at its prized corner location on a pretty pedestrian-only block of Shortmarket Street. Available from May though to August, it launches a Winter Set Menu that honours the classics with savoir-faire and a bit of Wes magic, at great value.

| Read the full Press Release by clicking on the link in bio.

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

08/05/2026

Ian and Lise Manley are proud to announce representation of Vrymansfontein.

One of the largest working almond farms in South Africa, Vrymansfontein was founded in the 17th century and is located in the Paarl wine region.

The estate offers premium country dining and handcrafted wine experiences by Vondeling.

Manley Communications Atelier have been tasked with guiding the estate's perception management as it enters a new chapter of growth.

www.vrymansfontein.co.za

05/05/2026

Food community, we need your help!
Some people quietly shape the way we live, the way we gather, and the way we remember who we are. Errieda du Toit is one of those people.

Many know her as Huiskok. For years she has told the stories of our kitchens and our country with such care. Through her cookbooks and her work on Kokkedor, MasterChef South Africa, and In Die Sop, she has reminded us that food is about people. It is about where we come from, who we sit next to at the table, and the love that is shared in those moments.

I write this not only as a food and hospitality publicist, but as someone who has deep respect and love for Errieda. She has always led with generosity, with kindness, and with a genuine belief in the power of food to bring people together. She has given so much of herself to others.

Right now, she needs that same care in return.

After a terrible fall, Errieda suffered a fractured neck and a stroke. She has been through several surgeries and spent weeks in a step down facility. The road ahead is long and costly. Her medical aid covers only a portion of what is needed, and she will require full time care and ongoing rehabilitation at home.

We are asking, simply and sincerely, for your help.

A BackaBuddy page has been set up to support Errieda and her devoted husband Ian during this time. If she has ever touched your life in any way, please consider giving what you can or sharing this with others.

Let us come together for someone who has spent her life bringing people together.

We love you Errieda.


https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/kom-ons-help-errieda

02/05/2026

Mother’s Day at The Wes 🌸

Begin with a Glass of Bubbles and a selection of Warm Pastries, Seasonal Fruit, Preserves, Butter & Freshly Squeezed Juice.

Then choose from Eggs Royale, Shakshuka, Blueberry Pancakes, Truffle Scrambled Eggs or Classic Wes Breakfast.

Finish with a variety of Miniature Desserts and a dupe of Tea or Coffee ☕️

Booking essential via Dineplan. R395pp ✨