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An accommodation special in the picture-perfect Winelands wonderland. bit.ly/4uG2d5x
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This is not a wine that rushes, but get in there quick to secure a bottle (or magnum) for your cellar. This small-production cabernet is built for the long game. bit.ly/3PUmQfD

Wine of the Week: Paserene’s Complex Cabernet Marathon 2021

A complex cabernet sauvignon from Paserene’s Tulbagh vineyards, Marathon 2021 is a red wine worth investing in for the long run.

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Unhurried winter flavours, from cauliflower and saffron to springbok and beetroot, all with mesmerising marina and Table Mountain views bit.ly/43wCqBf
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Fire, smoke, craft beer and braai flavours get a celebratory Father’s Day spin at this generous sharing-style lunch for all the family. bit.ly/4e4GzB2

A Father’s Day Braai at The President Hotel in Bantry Bay

A feast of South African flavours from the fire unfolds on Father’s Day at The President Hotel in Bantry Bay for a family-friendly braai lunch.

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Father’s Day in the Stellenbosch Winelands? Yes, please! Whisky cocktails and lavish fire-cooked sharing platters. @lanzeracestate bit.ly/4urWYWy

A Braai-Inspired Father’s Day Lunch at Lanzerac

A Father’s Day feast of generous braai-inspired flavours with a twist and crackling fires at the Lanzerac Manor Kitchen in Stellenbosch.

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Cape Town has joined New York, London, Berlin and others, as one of only eight Abbott World Marathon Majors. The first in Africa! Time to get your entries in and start training for The Cape Town Marathon 2027... bit.ly/43uBL39
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Matt Manning is opening his second Culture Wine Bar in Newlands later this year! bit.ly/4vCh5SN
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Vilafonté’s exceptional wines paired with Amura’s mind-blowing marine dining… A one-off evening to remember! bit.ly/4omp4Bh
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When a restaurant has survived twenty, thirty, forty or more years on the Cape Town dining scene, you know it’s got the X-factor in generous heaped plates. bit.ly/43VqJUO

The Cape Town Restaurants We Keep Coming Back To

Family trattorias, tavernas, cafés and restaurants with a loyal local following, Cape Town’s oldest restaurants are testament to their enduring charm.

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Riviera-style interiors and Promenade views are the backdrop for a warming winter menu that stars oxtail ravioli, lamb shank, creamy gnocchi, and more. bit.ly/4enAYHr

Grand Pavilion Winter Special: R450 for 2 Courses

With Riviera-style interiors and ocean views, Grand Pavilion on the Sea Point Promenade has a warming winter menu for chilled all-day get-togethers.

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Ruby-red wines with heart-warming winter dishes, Steenberg’s Red Wine Rendezvous are a seasonal highlight and the best antidote for winter. @bistro1682 @SteenbergWines bit.ly/3RKVZmu
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A winter-warming fireside special on Kloof Street: coconut-broth mussels; peri-peri chicken; osso buco; and café de Paris steak… bit.ly/3Q1zCcc
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Globe-trotting menus at Mint Restaurant take you to Italy in June, Asia in July, and Mexico in August! bit.ly/4utLcuX
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A 200-year-old family estate in the Winelands is all yours (and only yours) to enjoy. @navarreresidence bit.ly/4uXjpny
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Fabulous Winelands views and a hearty new blackboard special menu each month through winter… a cheerful fireplace too! bit.ly/4okHy51
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Not to be missed! Chef Ivor Jones’ winter menu: pitch-perfect Southeast-Asian flavours beguile and intrigue… bit.ly/4ebdqEF
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Hot tubs, vineyard walks and wine-tastings await at these modern-rustic cabins in the beautiful Banhoek Valley… bit.ly/4wD0FuX

Camissa Farm in Stellenbosch: Pay 2, Stay 3 Winter Special

A hidden gem in the beautiful Banhoek Valley, the pared-back cottages at Camissa Farm offer an idyllic base for a Winelands adventure.

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Lunch by the fire or on the sunny terrace, this intimate Franschhoek wine farm restaurant dishes up elegant comfort food for winter. bit.ly/4vwuCeP
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Our Local is warming up winter evenings with soul-warming comfort food, from baked camembert to osso buco and sticky toffee pudding. bit.ly/4vur4tn
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Enjoy ALL this magical Franschhoek farm has to offer when you book a two-night stay. bit.ly/4vw1RyR

Babylonstoren Winter Special: Complimentary Dinner or Spa Session

Total immersion in country living, seasonal delights and one magical experience after another… on offer at Babylonstoren near Franschhoek this winter.

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