WeekendSpecial

1 week ago | weekendspecial.co.za | Jane Mayne

This April, acclaimed London-based Chef Phil Howard, of Michelin-starred Elystan Street, will join Chef Ryan Cole in the Salsify kitchen in Cape Town for two unforgettable evenings. Experience it all on 25 & 26 April 2025. Seats limited. Fresh off being crowned Restaurant of the Year at the Eat Out Awards, Salsify continues to soar – this time with an eight-course, four-hands tasting menu that highlights great produce, thoughtful technique, and exceptional ingredients.

1 week ago | weekendspecial.co.za | Karen Rutter

ComUnity Festival, a driving force in Cape Town’s vibrant youth scene, returns on 26 April 2025 at The Ostrich. In celebration of Freedom Day (27 April), this 12-hour showcase unites musical talent, cutting-edge fashion, and local cuisine to honour democracy, freedom, and South Africa’s rich culture. The ComUnity Festival makes its debut at The Ostrich this year, transitioning from its longtime home at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock.

1 week ago | weekendspecial.co.za | Jane Mayne

CAPE TOWN CONCERT SERIES REVIEW. Percussion in Concert, with Magdalena de Vries, Eugene Trofimczyk, Stephan Galfin and Dylan Tabisher. At The Baxter Concert Hall. On 12 April, 2025. ALBERT COMBRINK reviews.

1 week ago | weekendspecial.co.za | Jane Mayne

Federica and Vittoria, a dynamic mother-daughter duo, are proudly carrying forward their family’s legacy of excellence in winemaking and olive oil production at Morgenster Estate. Founded by Giulio Bertrand in 1992, the history of the farm dates back 300 years. It is here that Giulio set out to create excellence – world class Bordeaux-style wines, small pockets of Italian varietals and the highest quality Extra Virgin Olive oils.

1 week ago | weekendspecial.co.za | Jane Mayne

Exquisite taste sensations are the hallmark of Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin. Helming Steenberg Farm’s Bistro Sixteen82’s kitchen since 2014, she’s brought a new vitality to the restaurant’s tapas and bistro-style menu. JANE MAYNE found out more about her creative cuisine and knack for crafting  memorable dining experiences.