Christmas is FINALLY around the corner (and what a year it's been!) We all deserve some fun festivities this season, so here are our top December 2021 Christmas Markets: 6-7 Dec: Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Christmas Candlelight Market At Oude [...]
If there’s one thing that us Capetonians obsess over, it’s pizza. So we’ve narrowed it down to the best pizza spots in town. Still, competition is fierce, so it’s probably best for you take a little cheesy tour and [...]
Whether we like it or not, the rainy season is officially here! If you think Cape Town is the exception and is all about the outdoors and sunny skies, think again! The city is filled with many indoor activities [...]
For a few precious weeks each year – from mid-August until end-September – the fields, farms, wetlands and dunes of the Western Cape burst into a magnificent riot of colour as the wildflowers come into bloom. It’s a short-lived [...]
While Cape Town’s cold, wet winters have been known to put a damper on the well-laid plans of locals, the rainfall brings fresh life to our mountains with streams and waterfalls. This makes winter the perfect time to explore [...]
Did you know that pairing wine with certain foods can help enhance its flavour and experience? This is especially true when wine is paired with cheese, thanks to the fact that the two sit on opposite sides of the [...]
Groot Constantia, the oldest wine farm in Cape Town, opened a The Groot Constantia shop at the end of 2020 to celebrate the historic wine estate through South African design. Groot Constantia has worked with Platform to introduce a [...]
Yes, you’ve sunbathed and surfed in the Mother City. You’ve sipped wine in Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, and had a froth-filled time in Darling. And you’ve chilled in Knysna and seen the whales off the coast of Hermanus. You’ve [...]
It's time to bid farewell to Summer, and we March straight into Autumn in Cape Town! (Thank goodness, I think we can all agree that this heat has not been a vibe.) The brightness of summer gives way to [...]
Read our top 6 white wines in South Africa for 2020. With the alcohol ban now lifted in South Africa, make sure to stock up on all of your favorite bottles (and a few new ones to try!) 1. [...]
