What’s Hot – Cape Town
Our round-up of what’s not-tobe-missed this month!
CULTURE VULTURE
Join Kate Crane Briggs of Culture Connect for a Salt River street art tour. This small neighbourhood was built for railway and other workers in the late 1800s and today it’s the best place to see street art in Cape Town. The suburb is home to striking murals created over the last five years of the International Public Art Festival, and Kate’s walking tour will take in the most popular and representative pieces. 19 October, R250 – R350.
TO MARKET, TO MARKET
With a beautiful venue under the trees at Timour Hall Estate in Constantia, this chilled food and craft market is the perfect spot to unwind. Held on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays, you’ll find a varied mix of cuisines on offer – from delicious bunny chows and burgers to pizzas, chilli poppers and pancakes, there’s something for everyone. Craft beer and wine is available as well as plenty of seating and live music.
NO DRAMA, JUST SHAWARMA
Nish Nush – meaning ‘snack’ in Hebrew – serves up the most delicious Middle Eastern food from their hummus hatch on Bree Street. This cute little spot with bright yellow stools set out on the pavement is the perfect place to grab a quick bite en route to the beach or on your way home from a hike. We highly recommend their falafels – and you can even buy a frozen pack to cook at home!
HEALING WITH HERBS
Head to Babylonstoren’s Healing Garden for a day of discovery. Gundula Deutschländer will inspire you to look at herbs with new eyes as she delves into the healing powers of familiar, as well as unfamiliar, herbs. After the workshop you’ll enjoy a hearty, healthy lunch in the Spice House and return home with not only a few recipes for homemade remedies, but also a deeper understanding of how herbs may benefit your health. R850, 26 October.
SPRINGTIME GIN
Two Gingers have launched their spring-inspired La Primavera gin to complete their Four Seasons in One Day craft gin portfolio. It’s vibrant and delicious, with flavours of wild jasmine and lemongrass. Behind the brand is distiller Gember, which was founded by friends Simon Cranswick and Wynand de Vries (both, in fact, gingers). With a slogan of Still Talking, these mavericks let the stills do all the talking – so try it for yourself and see!
COLLABORATION IN A GLASS
Now that it’s getting warmer, it’s time to swap that red for a white – and what better way to toast to longer days than with the inaugural 2022 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc. All of the wineries of the Durbanville Wine Valley came together to contribute fruit to the wine, with the final production handled by winemakers Charles Hopkins and Morgan Steyn of De Grendel. The wine is full and dry, with flavours of apple, pear and tropical notes. It’s available at R110/bottle.
SWARTLAND WINE & DINE
Held at The Barn in Riebeek Kasteel, this intimate dinner series features a different Swartland winery every month – and in October, it’s the turn of The Blacksmith Wines. Diners can expect a delectable menu from Chef Thomas Jamneck, who carefully curates his dishes to highlight the evening’s wines. The Barn is comfortable and cosy, with stunning views of the village and valley – the perfect setting for a memorable food and wine evening! R600 – R850, 7 October.