Team Masakhane, South Africa's national junior culinary team, in training ahead of the 2026 Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg

Ten Weeks to Luxembourg: Inside Team Masakhane’s Culinary World Cup Campaign

In November, nine South African chefs under the age of 25 will cook in one of the most demanding professional…

Hand selected bunches at Moët & Chandon's Champagne vineyards, where each plot is picked only once it reaches its optimum potential.

Moët & Chandon Harvest Experience: Inside 1,300 Hectares of Champagne

Once a year, Moët & Chandon opens its Champagne vineyards to a small group of guests for the Harvest Experience,…

Don Julio 1942, poured neat for the part of the evening that deserves recognition.

Por Amor, Don Julio: The Tequila That Chose Devotion Over Logic

Some decisions are made on a spreadsheet. Don Julio was not one of them. Born from an irrational love for…

Johnnie Walker Blue Label draws on one cask in 10,000, selected for depth and character rather than consistency.

A Symphony in Every Pour: The Rare Composition of Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Only one cask in 10,000 is considered worthy of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. In a market where luxury is increasingly…

Kevin O'Gorman, Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery, pouring Redbreast single pot still Irish whiskey at a tasting in South Africa

Redbreast and South Africa’s Quiet Turn Towards Irish Whiskey

Kevin O’Gorman, Master Distiller at Midleton in County Cork, spent August in South Africa pouring Redbreast expressions that seldom leave…

The venue stays undisclosed until shortly before the evening, making the arrival part of the experience. Image supplied. Secret Dining

The Address Comes Later: Inside Johannesburg’s Secret Dining Experience

Secret dining in Johannesburg returns this spring as Secret Eats stages two evenings with two chefs and one undisclosed address,…

Blind judging at the Investec Trophy Spirits Show, where Cape distillates are assessed against international entries in the same glass and by the same panel.

98 Entries, One Glass: Inside the Investec Trophy Spirits Show

Now in its eighth year, the Investec Trophy Spirits Show puts Cape brandy in front of the same panel as…

Inzalo South African agave spirit served alongside a tasting course in the Yellow Room at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg

The Odd Pair: 1 Night, 1 Chef and Inzalo, a South African Agave Spirit, at The Westcliff

Inzalo, the South African agave spirit made from wild agave grown in the Klein Karoo, spent an evening at Four…

Marble Cape Town Restaurant view

Marble Cape Town Launches Seven Colour Sundays Brunch at the V&A Waterfront

This winter, Marble Cape Town is bringing warmth, flavour and a vibrant celebration of South African culture to the V&A…

Black Wines close up shot

BLACK Wines: Raising a Glass to Success

Black Wines is revitalising wine culture for a new generation of enthusiasts in South Africa and the continent at large.…

Fathers day- image credit - Vlada Karpovich

Beyond Socks: The Father’s Day Gift Guide 2026

Father’s Day gifting has long been associated with predictable gestures: socks, mugs, novelty ties, and last-minute tokens that rarely reflect…

Tempo Luxury Restaurant Named Johannesburg's Best

Tempo Luxury Restaurant Wins Best Restaurant in Johannesburg at the South African Restaurant Awards

Tempo Luxury Restaurant has firmly established itself as one of Johannesburg’s leading dining destinations, earning the prestigious Best Restaurant in…