Marié and I were fortunate enough to be invited to Grande Provence to experience their new Heritage Tasting Menu, and it certainly delivered! Chef Marvin Robyn is passionate about his culture and heritage, and this…
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Winter specials in the Winelands and beyond
In the words of Ned Stark, “winter is coming” and that means one thing — winter specials! We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite winter specials in the Winelands, so have a look below…
Chardonnay adventures in the Robertson wine valley
This Free State girl is on a wild wine adventure. Since moving to the Western Cape in 2015, I’ve been trying to educate myself in the art of oenology. From the Winelands of Constantia, Paarl,…
Celebrating women in the food industry — Jess van Dyk
Lately, women have been making waves in the South African food industry, and we’re totally here for it! We’ll be chatting to a few female chefs to see what they have to say about the…
Niche eateries in and around Cape Town
If it’s a niche trend on the foodie scene, odds are that you’ll be able to find it in Cape Town. I also try to explain to my family up North that chain restaurants never…
I made my own chocolate Easter egg
Easter is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time to indulge in chocolate — my little weakness! With my mouth just watering at the thought, I decided that this year I would try…
Our current favourite drinks – ready for the long weekend
With Easter weekend just a few hours away, we’ve decided to stock up on our favourite alcoholic beverages, from wine to beer and everything in between! We here at 9Lives appreciate a good alcoholic beverage,…