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’ …

By HERMAN R GIBBS, Cape Dreams Editor Liverpool supporters brace yourselves. John Barnes will be the guest speaker at the EXPRO Toys for Joy Charity Christmas Lunch at Kelvin Grove, Newlands, on Thursday, October 22. The Jamaican-born Anfield legend and English Football Hall of Famer played 314 times for Liverpool. He represented England 79 times. Twice in his career, Barnes …

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 …

Denise Levy’s ultra-modern food studio Ginger and Lime invites you to a gorgeous morning on the patio with the incredible Steffen Olivier from The Chef’s Bench – an epicure food truck that celebrates popular South African barbecued food. Said Levy: “Join us this Saturday from 10 am for a truly epic morning on the patio for a South African barbecue, with …

Let’s braai, with DENISE LEVY Denise Levy’s Ginger & Lime Food Studio has plans for a gorgeous morning on the patio with the incredible Steffen Olivier from The Chef’s Bench – an epicure food truck that celebrates popular South African barbecued food. This all happening on Saturday, from 10 am, for what should be truly epic morning on the patio …

Looking for the perfect place to spoil your mom this Mother’s Day? Tsogo Sun’s Southern Sun Cape Sun, Southern Sun Newlands, Southern Sun The Cullinan and Southern Sun Waterfront hotels are serving a delicious traditional lunch buffet with treats for the whole family from 12:30-15:30 on Sunday 10 May. Prices range from R195-R290 per person and half price for children …

Nearly, nearly, nearly five decades ago, to this day (18 February) a baby girl was added to the Jones household at Parkfield Road North, New Moston, Manchester M40, at around 8.30 in the morning, about the same time father Peter was about to set off for work. When he was shown the baby he was perturbed by a few red …