by Leah van Deventer | Jun 5, 2017 | Portfolio
The bar industry is known for attracting unconventional souls, those who reject the formal white-collar world in favor of an atmosphere that’s more sociable. Forgiving, even. Stephanie Simbo – a French entrepreneur and former bartender living in Cape Town, South...
by Leah van Deventer | May 31, 2017 | Portfolio
Ladies go from serving a prison sentence to serving cocktails with this school. Well-known drinks guru Stephanie Simbo has just launched a school dedicated to teaching ex-inmates how to make cocktails, and more! Food24 caught up with her to find out all about it in...
by Leah van Deventer | May 16, 2017 | Portfolio
Lovers of the water of life, listen up: World Whisky Day falls on 20 May in 2017, and these fine establishments are hosting events to celebrate. CAPE TOWN The Stack This seriously cool venue will be merging whisky culture with South African by celebrating World Whisky...
by Leah van Deventer | May 4, 2017 | Portfolio
If you’re a person who knows your mind, why not skip the standard bars and head straight for one that specialises in your preferred poison? Whether you’re into whisky, rum, tequila or gin, we’ve got you covered with these specialty bars. WHISKY Cape Town Hank’s Olde...
by Leah van Deventer | Feb 17, 2017 | Portfolio
From booze to tools, let me walk you through the essentials to create a great home bar. Having a killer home bar, and knowing what to do with it, is the ultimate achievement for any host. And (unless you’re an insufferable arse) it will certainly put you in the...