Hallo and welcome to my blog! Eatdrinkcapetown was created to share with you the wonderful experiences I have with food, cooking, travelling and just living in Cape Town. I also share easy everyday recipes – to find them, just click on Cook It in the top righthand corner of the home page. Categories: Look at…
Steak with Creamy Mushroom Peppercorn Sauce
Father’s Day gifts needn’t be extravagant or store-bought. Showing your love can be as easy as sharing a meal and quality time with Dad. Try out this delicious steak with a side of creamy mushroom-and-green-peppercorn sauce, paired with the 2012 Frans K Smit Red Blend from Spier. This simple yet special meal is sure to…
Sangiovese and Lasagna at Anthonij Rupert
Of the many great wines produced under different labels at Anthonij Rupert Estate, Terra del Capo Sangiovese red remains a favourite. Never tried it? Read here for more information about this Italian grape varietal: Sangiovese According to Wikipedia, “Sangiovese is a red Italian wine grape variety that derives its name from the Latin sanguis Jovis,…
True Italian: Stuffed Pasta Feast at 95 Keerom
Old school, traditional cooking is making a comeback and no-one could be happier about this than me. A few local chefs have been getting this for a while now, and of course the OG Milanese master Giorgio Nava has been piping this tune since way back when with his classic Italian menus. Italian cooks have…
Father’s Day Lunch at Grande Provence
Sunday, June 17 2018 at The Restaurant at Grande Provence, Franschhoek. Surprise your dad with a culinary escape to Grande Provence for Father’s Day lunch this year! Grande Provence lies in the heart of the Franschhoek winelands. Book now for Sunday, 17 June or make a weekend of it if you really want to spoil…
Make a Date for Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg
A few lucky people can still book for the first of Steenberg’s Winter Season special Red Wine Rendezvous events tomorrow, 31 May. Don’t mope if you don’t, though, because two more events are scheduled for later in the winter – the last two Bistro Sixteen82 Red Wine Rendezvous will take place on Thursday, 28 June…
Den Anker Perfect Share Winter Special
Ever been to Den Anker? It’s time you went, especially to discover their wonderful annual Winter Specials. This famous Waterfront restaurant serves Belgian food, beer and great wines, spanking fresh fish and seafood specialities plus choice cuts of beef and other meaty treats. (Still my #1 place for steak tartare and frites.) Their puddings are…
Terra del Capo Antipasti Bar Winter Menu
Secret season indulgence at the Terra del Capo Antipasto Bar: a rippingly good selection of real Italian small plate dishes is served at the Terra del Capo Antipasto Bar outside Franschhoek. If you’ve never visited Terra del Capo before, make it your mission to do so this winter. It’s easy to find, located near the entrance…
La Paris Bistro Friday Dinner Menu
La Paris Bistro near Franschhoek is now serving dinner on Friday nights. By the looks of these Blackboard Specials, you’d be doing yourself a favour by booking a table right now! Mouthwatering Blackboard Specials you can expect this week: Roasted Duck with Autumn Squash, Tempura Endive and Burnt Orange Mayonnaise Black Garlic and Lemongrass…
Father’s Day Lunch, Fire & Smoke Pop-Up Dinner at Bartholomeus Klip
Exciting news from the kitchen at Bartholomeus Klip! While the weekly Sunday Family Lunch is still a firm favourite, and will be throughout the months of May and June, BK offers a special Father’s Day Lunch on 17 June at the Deckhouse. FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 17 JUNE from 12:00 – 16:00. Local craft beer for…
Mother’s Day at Swirl, Stellenbosch Vineyards
Swirl at Stellenbosch Vineyards celebrates Mother’s Day in true family style on Sunday, 13 May 2018. Swirl is an extension to the tasting room, and has a warm, cosy yet airy and modern feel. Spoil your mom this Mother’s Day with the Swirl experience and treat her to a well-deserved day out revel in the…