European Cuisine
Ross walks in. We expect a team of staff to follow him him. “No”, he says, “it’s just me”. He unpacks the crates he brought. It’s like Mary Poppins’ bag: crockery, cutlery, glasses, cooking equipment, fresh ingredients, decorations for the table. While he chats about how he started in the industry and his background in … Continue reading Date night at home with Sage Private Chefs
We are thrilled to be dining at the fabulous Signature restaurant this evening. Located in the high-end Oceans Mall on Lagoon Drive in the coastal town of uMhlanga. This culinary gem with its elegant and stylish interior boasts magnificent views. The palm trees outside are reminiscent of Rodeo Drive, which is known as one of … Continue reading Signature
In a charming little Italian-style courtyard, in the heart of Waterkloof’s “Kloof Village”, you will find Villa Barranco. The owner Charl, who also owns “De Kloof” restaurant, was quite clever with the naming as Barranco is Kloof in Spanish. It is beautifully decorated with a mix of new and old-fashioned furniture. Outside fairy lights adorn … Continue reading Villa Barranco
Tonight, for date night we are attending a dinner theatre experience at Eclipse Restaurant. Located at Hotel Sky in the heart of Sandton this is an affair not to be missed. From the moment that you walk through the front door all your senses are tantalized. The décor is chic and over the top, with … Continue reading Eclipse
This time of the year when you drive down the streets of Pretoria, you are treated to a mesmerizing exhibition of violet and lavender-blue. The trumpet-shaped flowers of the Jacaranda tree create the spectacle of the year. No wonder they call this the Jacaranda City. Blossoming from late September until November, legend has it that … Continue reading Blu Saffron
Flames Restaurant is located at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff. Whether you are brunching in the day or dining at night, it has the most breathtaking views of Johannesburg. You can see the Rosebank and Sandton skyline on your left, Forest Town in front of you, and Parktown to your right. If you are fortunate … Continue reading Flames
Tucked away on Club Avenue in the leafy Pretoria suburb of Waterkloof lies Prosopa. The name is the Greek word for faces. This stylish and elegant Greek fine dining restaurant has an old-school charm. A place where men wear dinner jackets and women coats. When you enter the venue, the focus is on the fireplace … Continue reading Prosopa
This evening we walk through Town Square at the Mall of Africa, and it is lit up beautifully. The restaurants line each side with water fountains in the middle. We contemplate the different restaurants trying to pick one. There are a couple of options, some of which we have been to before. Kream looks very … Continue reading Kream de la crème
The imposing mountains of the Franschhoek Valley look on as we cross the tracks of the Wine Tram. The road we turn down is lined with Conifer and Olive trees. Vineyards are peeking out from behind the neatly trimmed hedges. The Estate boasts a rich and colourful 325-year-old heritage. We walk underneath the majestic Oak … Continue reading Grande Provence
Date Night Dinner 