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Celebrate African brands with AFRENAI

Celebrate African brands with AFRENAI

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Faultless dining at Tryn at Steenberg

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The perfect festive pantomime – Three Blind Mice at Gate69

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candice.bresler

Digital Editor and blogger. Fond of pretty dresses and wooded Chardonnay, often at the same time. Follow my food discoveries at @wherecandiceeats.

Spotted this dress in the Truworths sale for R350(

Spotted this dress in the Truworths sale for R350(!) and - it just says “springtime in Paris” for me. Got a poll going in my stories - so you love it or hate it? (PS it’s 53 days until Paris and yes, I am already making wardrobe choices. Forgive me).

You know when you love a piece of clothing so much

You know when you love a piece of clothing so much you “save” it and don’t wear it as often as you should? Definitely taking this gem from @poetrystores out for a spin more often 💚

Ok, let's talk about @Ilovethedoughct. I work arou

Ok, let's talk about @Ilovethedoughct. I work around the corner and saw the neon pink branding before it was even officially open - and, of course, the promise of a cheesy carb is generally enough to tempt me. I eventually visited last night and here are my thoughts:

Pros: Undeniably good pizza. Great crust with good chew, served with garlic-in-oil and chilli on the side. Around R140 a pizza. Obviously, great branding too and a good vibe - depending on how cool you want your waiters and how loud your want your music.
Cons: I made a reservation, which mysteriously disappeared - they were able to seat us, luckily, but not a great start to the experience. They also have two seatings for dinner - 18h00 and 20h00, which isn't indicated. So, despite making our reservation for 18h30, we had to leave our table by 20h00, which is earlier than we wanted to.

General thoughts: I was worried that it would be all hype and image - and, it has that in buckets. Filled with cool kids and 20-year-old-models-who-want-to-be-spotted. But, it also has great pizza. Would I return? Yes, but only for lunch.

Not even a month since it opened its doors, and @e

Not even a month since it opened its doors, and @epice_franschhoek has blown us away. Considering it’s the same team behind @lacolombect and 3 of SA’s other top restaurants, it’s not terribly surprising - but, it did serve as another delicious reminder of the absolute joy incredible food can bring. A phenomenal afternoon, thank you team ❤️

Goodbye 2019 and hello 2020! It’s been a good de

Goodbye 2019 and hello 2020! It’s been a good decade and a great year - with only one thing I’d like to change: I want to have more fun. I work hard (happily) and am learning when and how to get enough rest. But, seem to have almost completely skipped the bit in between. So, here’s to a 2020 of more laughter and silliness, drinks with friends and a little impulsive FUN.

I have a few tattoos, most of which were pretty im

I have a few tattoos, most of which were pretty impulsive - this one included. But, it’s one of my favorites. Not only does it remind me not to take myself too seriously, but is also a positive way of looking at a body that’s been subject a lot of my own negative thoughts over the past two decades. Fun-sized indeed 🙌🏼

I recently discovered @afrenai - an online marketp

I recently discovered @afrenai - an online marketplace for well-made, conscious brands across Africa, that allows you to shop local, ethical brands. As we enter the season of gifting, I encourage you to do so more consiously – reconsidering the brands we support and making more conscious, intentional purchasing decisions. I recently discovered @array_the_label and @deityskin - both beautiful, South African brands that I think quite a few people would like to find lying under the tree this year.

‘Tis the season.

‘Tis the season.

Because, who else could I trust to run to for a dr

Because, who else could I trust to run to for a dress for the black-tie @dinersclubsa Winemaker of the Year Awards besides @rufftung? #DCWinemaker