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…
Festive High Tea at La Paris
Few occasions in life aren’t improved with cake and tea so if you’re looking for a hot spot to indulge, head over to La Paris Estate outside Franschhoek. Their popular Afternoon High Tea stand comes with sweet and savoury treats, tea or coffee for 2 or more and costs just R275. La Paris bakes fabulous…
Terra del Capo Antipasto Bar Summer Menu
Summer brings with it longer days, warmer weather and all the reasons to book a table for lunch at the Terra del Capo Tasting Room and Antipasto Bar in Franschhoek. This intimate space is located on the breathtakingly beautiful Anthonij Rupert Estate, with luscious gardens where you can also dine alfresco. Chef HW Pieterse and his team…
Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival
The annual Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival is one of the highlights on the Cape social calender and a fitting way to kickstart the festive season. Bubbly lovers gather to celebrate, dressed in their finest, and to soak up the delicious food and fizz on offer with ‘The amgic of Bubbles.’ Presented by Sanlam…
La Paris New Summer and Seasonal Menus
Exciting changes have been made to the food offering at beautiful La Paris Estate. Perfect for long, leisurely lunches, La Paris has an excellent choice of wines, MCC and champagnes, craft beers and local craft gins too. The bakery turns out beautiful crusty loaves and if you’re dining out as a family, rest assured there…
La Paris Christmas Menu
Lovely La Paris Estate outside Paarl is hosting a lavish Christmas Lunch buffet this year. It’s child-friendly, with beautiful gardens and a designated play area for little children. Lawns, roses, huge shady trees and outside eating areas with umbrellas all make for an attractive destination to celebrate with your loved ones. There are super vegetarian…
Paradise Found: Elgin Open Gardens
Elgin Open Gardens is an annual, week-long event that allows the public access to otherwise private gardens. 15 gardens are participating this year, the 17th Open Gardens. Many of the wine estates in the valley lay on special events with food, wine, music and entertainment during this magical week. My day started with a phone…
Bistro Sixteen82 Vegan & Vegetarian Menu
Bistro Sixteen82, Steenberg’s popular cellar door restaurant in Constantia, welcomes vegans and vegetarians this summer with dedicated menus bursting with freshness and flavour. Known for uncomplicated bistro-style food and tapas that is seasonal and flavourful, Chef Kerry Kilpin draws on experiences during her travels to find new inspiration and authentic ingredients, so evident in the…
La Petite Colombe New Menu
La Petite Colombe marked its one-year anniversary this spring with a new menu. Still available, it’s a splendid showcase for the talented head chef John Norris-Rogers and his dedicated team. La Petite Colombe is located alongside Leeu Collection’s La Quartier Français Hotel, in the beautiful winelands town of Franschhoek. Under the leadership of Norris-Rogers, the…
Bartholomeus Klip Christmas Celebrations and Accommodation
Bartholomeus Klip Guest Farm in the Swartland is never less than magic to visit, and this Christmas will be no exception. The food is extraordinarily good, the accommodation is country-style luxury and the hospitality of the finest to be found anywhere. BK specialises in local craft gins and regional Swartland wines, and their Afternoon Tea…
Steenberg Ruby Rosè Frosé Recipe, Cheese & Wine
I’m rather partial to rosé myself, and Steenberg is a big favourite of mine. It goes beautiful with summery food, smoked trout or salmon, oysters, barbecued prawns, Thai food and even sushi. Always keep some at hand in the fridge, is my hot summer tip to you. From the tasting notes: ‘Steenberg’s invigoratingly dry and…