Luxe 100 Best Awards announces the very best that SA has to offer
South Africa’s hospitality industry has taken a beating these past two-plus years and many hotels and restaurants are only just getting back on their feet. So, when we were invited to the 4th edition of the Luxe 100 Best Awards, you can imagine how excited we were to see that things are on the up. […]
Experiential dining dawns in Stellenbosch, with stories on plates
Chefs Darren Badenhorst and his mentee, Callan Austin are treating foodies to a whole new level of dining. Dusk Restaurant – a new dining concept – has been conceived by these two award-winning chefs, who have known each other for more than a decade since Callan walked in at one of Darren’s Cape Winelands’ restaurants. […]
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 […]
World’s finest wines, spanning over 150 years go under the hammer
The Coats Family Cellar includes a deep collection of the world’s finest, most sought-after wines, spanning over 150 years. Collected over many decades, The Coats Family Cellar was imported from Ireland to South Africa via reefer and has been cellared professionally since. Each bottle in the cellar was authenticated by Michael Egan, who is a […]
Son ensures his dad’s legacy lives on through exceptional SA wines
The Yiannakis family purchased this little piece of paradise, nestled at the foot of the Stellenbosch Hills on Felicia Farm in 1999. With farming in their blood, the farm was intended as a retirement lifestyle project for the family. Sadly, Com Yiannakis, the family patriarch passed away before they could realise their dream of creating […]
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!
Butcher Boys uMhlanga – Where steak is the name of the game
It’s bold, it’s brave and it’s earned it. Butcher Boys boasts the fame and distinction of being the best steakhouse in uMhlanga, with a reputation that spreads far and beyond. With its attractive setting, Butcher Boys lures both locals and visitors into a space that brings about the feeling of being in dad’s kitchen. Not […]
Year-end celebrations among co-workers, creatives and corporates
Rosebank has become the business hub for both corporates and creatives and many offices have moved into more hybrid setups like the popular MESH Club. With that in mind, this common ground for uncommon people, where captains of industry gather to meet, work, connect and socialise, is ready to host your year-end function, teambuilding or […]
It’s time to celebrate with your team at The Grillhouse
As we sat down, our waitron, Big Boy said: “Welcome home,” while offering us two leather-clad menus. It felt like home. The Grillhouse in Rosebank was exactly where we needed to be. As one of Joburg’s established dining destinations, The Grillhouse’s dark interiors and ambient lighting added to a long-awaited date night with tables simply, […]
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 […]
An interpretation of Japanese excellence and sophistication
Japanese culture is built on a foundation of identity based on social groups and an appreciation and enjoyment of artistic activities and forms of entertainment. Furthermore Japanese people hold a very high regard for sophistication and craftsmanship. IKI Cocktail Bar has interpreted this philosophy through a cocktail menu that can proudly stand shoulder to shoulder […]
Be transported to the Orient at Chunky Chau in Rosebank
If you’re looking for a swanky setting to drink unique cocktails based on exotic black fruit tea infusions and eat a combination of (un)traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean & Japanese cooking, then Chunky Chau restaurant in Rosebank at The Firs should be your next stop. From the team that brought us Truffles on the Park […]
Spier launches a new line of holistically farmed wines
Good wine starts with good, healthy soil and Spier certainly knows a thing or two when it comes to that, South African sustainability, conservation and commitment to organic wines.
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!
New York style deli experience in a chic eatery environment
Food Lovers Eatery boasts a deli style restaurant in a chic environment that will make you feel like you’re dining in the Big Apple.
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 list of the top 7 new(ish) restaurants in South Africa right now
South Africa’s newest restaurants are calling One of the most common questions our editors get asked is: “Which new restaurants can we try right now?” If you live North of the Vaal River, your options are sadly limited when it comes to things to do over the weekend. That’s why most Joburg and Pretoria residents […]
Distil new friendships at the Indaba Gin School in Fourways
The Indaba Gin School situated at… You guest it, The Indaba Hotel in Fourways is an educational and exciting two hour immersive experience. Journey through the intriguing world of Gin with a little taste along the way. A dedicated Gin Master will take you back in time exploring the origin of gin hundreds of years […]
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 […]
Gauteng, we’re keeping it fresh
Advertorial Babylonstoren extends its farm-fresh delivery service to the City of Gold and beyond Gautengers yearning for the sweet taste of life in the Cape Winelands now have access to an exclusive, farm-fresh offering from Babylonstoren, delivered right to their doorstep. This, thanks to a new, curated host of growers, bakers and makers – as […]
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 […]
Moët & Chandon goes big with a bar like no other
Visit Moët & Chandon’s largest stand-alone champagne bar in the UK, which just opened its doors at Harrods in London.
