On the 1st Of September I was lucky enough to be part of what I think will be something great. As humans, we love being boujee. We love opulence. We love class. We love feeling like every meal we eat has been specifically designed for your tastesbuds. We love finding the needle in the haystack…
Tag: Reviews
[REVIEW] The Boss on 14th
The restaurant has changed names a lot. The last name I remember was Bife. It wasn’t there for a long time so when Boss on 14th popped up, I always said that I wanted to visit it. Well The Boss on 14th has been here for a while so that was a sign that something…
Winter #wine you’ll love
Everyone recognizes that winter brings news trends in design, entertainment and fashion. However, have you given much consideration to how the season impacts beverage options? It definitely influences menus and pairings, so here is an overview of what’s new and upcoming in winter wine. Wine and hearty meals Colder weather invites clients to explore different…
Chenin Blanc for the win! #WineSnob
Chenin Blanc has had a reputation for being ‘that other white wine’. It’s not as known and loved as Sauvignon Blanc, and it doesn’t have the swagger of Chardonnay. But I have seen the change and I like it! Thanks to the growth of this special white grape right here in South Africa, Chenin Blanc…
Spring has sprung!
It’s 1 September 2018 and if you live in the southern hemisphere then you are looking forward to change in seasons. The weather is sure to get warmer which means your palate will be looking for something to complement it. I was recently part of a #virtualtasting on Twitter where I got to pair the…
Something fishy: Fishermans Deli
Just before the Easter weekend, I spent the entire week in Cape Town working and attending a friend’s wedding. Every night we went out to eat and steak or lamb chops was my choice of protein. I got over the whole meat thing when I returned home and started planning how I was going to…
The Hot Skillet, The Cape’s hidden Gem
A Lady Vera year is never complete without popping into the Mother City. Usually, my trip consists of spending my days on wine farms tasting some of the best vino this country has to offer but this time, it went a little different. Two years ago, my friends from the UK sent us an invite…
A Rose Among Thorns
You know that place you drive past once or twice a week and never pay attention. The one day that you do pay attention you think it’s a catering company. Then they paint it pink and you think; “What is this place?”. Last night I had the pleasure of dining at one of the most…
Must Read for all Online Restaurant reviewers
So, while scrolling down my Twitter feed, I found this piece from http://crushmag-online.com. It obviously resonates with me because I love doing online reviews, in fact my blog comprises of a lot of reviews and my opinion on restaurants that I hope are not offensive to restaurant owners. I know I have written a blog…
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