Feast on the best of South Africa at this celebration of red wine and red meat We all know that every club has rules. The first rule of Fight Club was famously that we do not talk about Fight Club. But then there are some clubs that come with far less secretive (and more hospitable!) rules. Club […]
The Pot Luck Club, Waldorf Hilton
he Pot Luck Club began as a vibrant sixth-floor destination at the Old Biscuit Mill in Cape Town, with sweeping views of Table Mountain and the city. The pop-up has taken over the Homage dining room at the Waldorf Hilton, offering London diners a rare chance to immerse themselves in bold flavours and creative combinations that have made the original such a standout
Vivat Bacchus – South African Food and Wine
A short walk from London Bridge station, Vivat Bacchus is a South African restaurant and wine bar with a strong focus on meat dishes, an extensive wine list, and a walk-in cheese room. Opened in 2003, it has become a fixture in the area for business lunches, after-work drinks, and casual dinners. The restaurant combines a modern dining space with a cellar-like atmosphere, positioning itself as a place for both food and wine enthusiasts.
Meat and Wine Co Mayfair
Premium steaks in Mayfair Australian steakhouse Meat & Wine Co has arrived in London from its home market Down Under where it has nearly a dozen locations in five Australian cities. Its only location outside of Australia, the London branch is located in prime Mayfair, on a quiet street populated by salubrious ambassadorial residences. Matching […]
Venison Casserole with Peaches – Tasting South Africa
A South African Wine Evening While I know my way around the vineyards of Europe, albeit, in a somewhat haphazard way, I’m less confident with New World wines. That said, I generally love South African wines and I’ll happily order them with a meal. With a couple of bottles of South African fizz and three […]
Cap Classique – South Africa’s Quality Sparkling Wine
Methode Traditionnelle fizz from South African vineyards Growing up in the Western Cape region of South Africa – the heart of the country’s Winelands – I had the good fortune to celebrate many birthdays on local wine farms. Here, amongst the magnificent mountains and valleys carpeted with vineyards, are restaurants where the food is every […]
Journey’s End wine tasting lunch at The Gingerman
A Brighton Wine Lunch at the Gingerman with Journey’s End. South African wine producers have taken advantage of the opening up of international markets to improve the quality and marketing of their wines. Journey’s End Vineyards are an ambitious family-owned winery aiming to become one of the leading mid-market South African producers and we have […]
In the Hood at Roxie, Putney
Staking out Roxie for Dinner on my Doorstep: I do love reviewing local restaurants. Roxie in Putney is, a healthy walk or a couple of stops on the tube from where I live in Fulham. In fact, with three branches, there is one that is slightly closer in Fulham and Putney has apparently been added […]