Our fav dining experiences in the Cape right now
We are devoted to excellent dining experiences and selecting only a few is rather complicated. Still, here are some Cape Town and Garden Route dining hotspots to try this spring. They offer a unique experiential element and promise some truly memorable moments. Explore hidden gems with Secret Eats, Cape Town This underground secret society dining […]
SA’s 5 most Instagrammable nightlife spots
Seeing that South Africa’s nightlife is booming once again, you might have heard whispers about the latest nightlife spots to hang out at. We’ve visited them all and drank all their cocktails, so here’s a selection of our favourite and most aesthetically appealing hangout spots. Because, well, Instagram! Go ahead. Take more chances, more dances and more snaps!
We love a new restaurant and this one’s in Camps Bay
We love a new restaurant and this one’s in Camps Bay Who doesn’t love a brand-new restaurant? Well because we eat for a living, we do. And this one is in the most beautiful location, Camps Bay. Say hello to Bella’s Restaurant, which recently opened at Camps Bay Retreat. Camps Bay’s Hidden Gem Wine, dine […]
Q&A with Sous-Chef, Dian Botes
We’re currently crushing over Sous-Chef Dian Botes. Join us as we get to know him better and go ahead and try his Churros recipe – it’s to die for!
Visit Stellenbosch for flowers, food, wine and art
Stellenbosch will soon be in full bloom, flaunting its art, wine, food and flowers during its annual garden festival, and you’re invited!
We’re going cocoNUTS for these Spring recipes
Considering the great taste and benefits of coconut, here are four fabulous coconut-inspired recipes for you to try out this spring.
Our top 4 pet-friendly spots in the Cape
If you’re like us, you’re always looking for accommodation spots that allow for your furry friends to come along. Perhaps these four pet-friendly accommodation spots might come in handy when planning your next trip…
One playground you have to take your kids to this month
Joburg parents, this market is definitely one worth taking your children to this month. If you have been living under a rock then we can excuse you for not knowing about the brand new playground. Aptly called The Playground, this is soon to be your favourite neighbourhood market, located in Braamfontein and perfect for the little ones.
Dance school for kids with a creative approach
A dance school for kids and it’s in the Parks! We cannot believe we only discovered this now but we are currently obsessing over Orlovska Dance Academy. By the way they also offer adult ballet classes too. Moreover Orlovska Dance Academy’s main mission is to cultivate a love for dance and cultivate discipline and self-confidence. […]
An extraordinary weekend getaway in the middle of Jozi
Who hasn’t needed a staycation this year? Who hasn’t run in with a bad case of the weekly blues? Well we have the cure and it is just in Melrose Arch. A weekend getaway right in the heart of Jozi. Now this might seem strange for us locals but we guarantee you’ll feel as if […]
A celebration of art this Women’s Month
A celebration of art, featuring 58 female artists’ works at the Her exhibition in both Joburg and Cape Town this Women’s Month.
Celebrating food & drink in the Cape Winelands for the month of August
Can we get a hallelujah for the month of August? Not only is it the month in the year that we get to celebrate all the fantastic women of Mzanzi but it’s also the new restaurant month in the Cape Winelands. Stellenbosch is hosting the Taste Stellenbosch Food & Wine event for the entire month […]
Our top 5 wines to turn up the heat this winter. Wink, wink
At times, winter can be a bleak, cold, and a lonely time of year. Not at Hello HQ. We sent our editorial team on a mission to sample the very best wines in South Africa. What they’ve discovered is that the right wine in the right setting doesn’t only establish the mood but can also […]
Sandton has a brand new retail space
Sandton has a brand new retail space Johannesburg, rejoice because one of our all-time favourite shopping malls just received an upgrade, adding the all exciting iLifa Collective shopping experience to its offering! So, save those rands. We support local fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands and that’s why we’re so excited about this new local offering. Yes, […]
Cotton On group invests R300m in South Africa
Shop til you drop is what we always say and if you haven’t visited a Cotton On store this year then we cannot be friends. Who doesn’t love this retail chain? In South Africa, Cotton On operates 167 retail outlets nationally including Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Factorie and Typo stores. So […]
Why we should take recycling organic waste more seriously
Recycling. Yes we have all heard about it a thousand times and read about it numerous times but perhaps we don’t understand the necessity of recycling. We’ve tried it and it is super easy and actually you’ll be surprised at how effortlessly it becomes habitual. We were also fortunate enough to chat with Melanie Ludwig […]
Brand new local activewear store opens
Lisa Raleigh has just opened her brick and mortar activewear store and we were there to see what the hype is all about.
The ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe
If you are a chocoholic then be prepared because this is the best choc chip cookie recipe. Tried and tested of course and the ultimate yummy treat, especially accompanied with a warm cuppa. Chocolate chip cookies are now one of the most popular cookies the world over. To mark National Choc Chip Cookie Day, which […]
We’re loving these wines from Cape Wine Crafters
We would like to introduce you to our latest find from the Cape Winelands; Cape Wine Crafters. This house of cape wines was launched in 2021 following the expansion of Weltevrede Wine Estate and is continuing the legacy and creating a space for innovation.Their goal is to make wine accessible, relatable and sociable, sharing in the […]
Adidas and Beyoncé’s Ivy Park launch new collection
Adidas and Beyoncé have just announced the Ivy Park collaborative collection titled Ivytopia. The new colab is all about a journey to discover one’s own nirvana, from the ongoing Adidas x Ivy Park creative partnership. As with previous Adidas x Ivy Park offerings, this latest drop features gender neutral looks with inclusive sizing in fashion […]
Celebrating two South African female artists
Dorothy Kay and Mary Sibande are two incredible South African female artists right now. Let us tell you why these two female artists are so important right now. Strauss & Co has renewed its commitment to education with a curated exhibition juxtaposing the work two historically important South African female artists, Dorothy Kay and Mary […]
A family legacy pizzeria 40 years in the making
Gino’s Restaurant in Robertsham is something of a Johannesburg institution. It is an old favourite that has stood the test of time and proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary next year. Owner Gino Mazza says his vision is to provide delicious Italian food made with passion and which is good value-for-money. He also stated that his aim is […]
Martin Bester Q&A – his top five foodie hotspots in Jozi
Martin Bester Q&A- his top five foodie hotspots in Jozi Martin Bester as you know is Jacaranda FM’s breakfast host. You can catch him every weekday between 6am and 9am. We are mad about Jozi, which remains a flourishing modern metropolis on the African continent. In fact, the city has developed a thriving foodie culture […]
Top 4 bars in Joburg to warm up at this winter
We believe a true friend reaches for your hand and puts a glass of wine in it. So we took a couple of good friends, dabbled with a few cocktails at a some of the coolest hotspots in the city. Here is a list of our top 4 bars in Joburg: Amazon Nightclub Sandton Image: […]
