Here it is - a complete list of all the great winter specials at some of Cape Towns favourite restaurants.
Don’t say i don’t look after you!
[Actually, unbeknown to me - the person we really have to thank for this amazing list is Dax from Relax with Dax]
Andiamo
Two pastas + two glasses of wine R100
Everyday, lunch [...]

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I have mixed feelings about my experience of this new restaurant in Cape Town.
Headquarters Restaurant
I must say when I heard about the simple concept menu and the touts that they serve the best quality cut of steak in Cape Town, I was excited.
You only have one choice at HQ and that is how you want [...]

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There are those special moments when a bottle of wine comes along and truly amazes you and leaves you somewhat tongue tied.
Perhaps its the anticipation of the wine or the ambiance of the setting that elevates it to ‘memorable’ status. Maybe it’s the food that compliments it or the weather at the time. In my [...]

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If you’re looking for an affordable and incredibly enjoyable Cabernet Sauvignon - then look no further than the following little gem:
Diemersdal Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Soft, clean flavours of juicy red fruit, chocolate and toasted oak. Refined tannins create a smooth and lingering finish.
At R56 a bottle - this wine is great value for money and it would seem [...]

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Is this the worst dining experience in the Winelands?
A recent trip to Stellenbosch turned violently sour when I encountered what I imagine can only be the worst dining experience in the Cape Winelands. That’s a big statement, I know, but I find it hard to believe that anyone could top the Louisenhof restaurant in [...]

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