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On Wednesday, 30 September 2015, not on the usual last Thursday due to Heritage Day, The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel welcomes Stony Brook Vineyards for another instalment of the Hotel’s popular monthly Wine & Dine Evenings. Executive Chef, Hajierah Hamit, has planned a five-star gourmet set menu, each course specially prepared & paired with a complementing Stony Brook wine. An ambassador …

The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel are hoping South African hotels will be encouraged to follow their lead for Heritage Day and Tourism Month. The Peninsula, known for its commitment to social development, and Adrian Gardiner of Wilderness Foundation, will throw down the charity gauntlet at a FEDHASA’s GM’s lunch on Friday 18th September, challenging hotels across South Africa to join in …

By Denise Levy, Principal of Ginger and Lime, the cutting-edge food We can’t keep it to ourselves, as we are jumping up and down with excitement! We have been nominated as one of the finalists in the CapeTalk and Sage One Small Business of the Year Awards. This is something we do not take lightly and are so honoured to …

Reviews by Herman Gibbs, Jane Jones, Cape Dreams online magazine If you’re a red meat lover and you’ve never been to the La Mer Restaurant and Grill at the Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel in Sea Point, you never know the meaning of melt-in-your-mouth tender. La Mer’s renowned executive chef Craig Carmichael has over 20 years’ experience under his belt …

HERMAN R GIBBS, Cape Dreams Editor This is not your average Dick, Thom and Harry. For starters, his first name Clinton has a presidential ring about it. Clinton Thom is the newly-appointed general manager for Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel in Sea Point. He is also the general manager of Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands. His 16 years’ …

The newly-opened Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel on Sea Point’s Platinum Mile is proud to announce the appointment of Craig Carmichael as executive chef. Craig brings over 20 years’ experience in the food industry to the table, significantly enhancing the hotel’s sophisticated and dynamic service repertoire. Charged with maintaining Radisson Blu’s tradition of fine cuisine, Carmichael has designed a menu …

Text: HERMAN GIBBS                       Pictures: PETER HEEGER SEA POINT, June 25 – The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel and Painted Wolf Wine Estate on Thursday presented their first winter 2015 instalment of the Hotel’s popular monthly Wine & Dine Evenings. After a warm Sea Point welcome by Chris Godenir, the Peninsula All-Suite Hotel …

By PETER HEEGER and HERMAN GIBBS The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel will host Wine & Dine Evening with Painted Wolf Wine Estate on Thursday, 25 June 2015. The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel welcomes Painted Wolf Wine Estate for the first winter 2015 instalment of the Hotel’s popular monthly Wine & Dine Evenings. Executive Chef, Hajierah Hamit, will prepare a five-star gourmet set …

The Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel on Sea Point’s Platinum Mile, long a beacon of sophisticated accommodation in Cape Town, has re-opened its doors to the Atlantic Ocean, following a R30 million refurbishment. Evoking a classic, old-world feel with chic, ultramodern touches, the Radisson Blu Le Vendome is the newest boutique-style gem in Cape Town’s fast-growing hospitality sector, with luxurious …

It is Saturday, 17 January, and the Cape Town minstrels are in full swing. The annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade (although its 17 days into the Nuwe Jaar) is taking place in the city centre. Reports said 40 000 minstrels were expected to participate. – Report and pictures: HERMAN R GIBBS