“I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that’s me.” ―Maya Angelou
It’s Women’s Month here in SA and here to celebrate and spoil the phenomenal women in your life is a lovely round up of exciting and luxurious things happening around the country:
1. CAMISSA BRASSERIE
Lunch in style at the Table Bay Hotel‘s Camissa Brasserie at the V&A Waterfront for a divine Women’s Day feast on Thursday the 9th of August. Every guest will receive a complimentary glass of Warwick First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon while indulging in the Harvest Table lunch spread.
For starters, expect fresh winter salads like rainbow beetroot, roasted sweet potato and blue cheese crumble, as well as homemade soups and divine freshly baked breads. Then move onto a hot buffet featuring dishes the likes of short rib tagine, pan fried fish, teriyaki chicken and roasted veg, as well as butternut gnocchi. Round things off with a signature dessert.
Cost per head is R260 plus R40 for dessert.
Camissa Brasserie serves lunch between 12h00 and 14h30 from Tuesdays to Fridays. Booking is essential on TableBayDining@suninternational.com or 021 406 5988. Find them on Facebook and Twitter.
2. BOSJES
Oh, BOSJES – what a beauty this place is! Join on Women’s Day at 11am at the stunning architectural masterpiece that is the BOSJES Kapel for a motivational and empowering speech and music by singer Nadine Blom, author of ‘Ankers vir die Lewe’. Enjoy a complimentary cup of homemade soup by Chef Kim Cox and then make a turn for lunch at the BOSJES Kombuis afterwards for a lovely, full day out.
Bookings are essential. Contact carlen@bosjes.co.za or visit their website here.
3. TINTSWALO ATLANTIC
In celebration of Women’s Month, the stunning Tintswalo Atlantic on the slopes of Chapman’s Peak is offering a special treat for all women guests to the hotel or restaurant. Until August 31st, guests can enjoy their luxury accommodation, full breakfast, light lunch and a bottle of house wine on arrival, as well as airport or V&A Waterfront transfers. In addition, dinner is ‘on the house’ for all ladies staying over, while ladies booking for lunch or dinner will receive a complimentary pink drink (choose between a pink G+T, Shirley Temple cocktail, glass of bubbly or a non-alcoholic drink).
For reservations, call Tel 021 201 0025 or email reception@atlantic.tintswalo.com
4. FOUR SEASONS THE WESTCLIFF
To honour the spirit of South Africa’s women, the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff is offering a month long series of promotions. Included are special rates at the hotel spa from Mondays to Thursdays, outdoor yoga in the tranquil gardens and a healthy breakfast inside, as well as a customised high tea.
For reservations contact the Hotel on +27 (0)11 481 6000 or visit https://www.fourseasons.com/johannesburg/dining/
5. SIP & SHOP AT NOM NOM EATERIES
Get your girls together for this divine event in Somerset West on August 18th from 12pm – 6pm in the newly opened Nom Nom Eateries. Settle into the comfy furniture alongside the fireplace, sip on some Benguela Cove wines and then go on to shopping the exclusive Choose Me Intimates lingerie collection of over 20 local and international brands. There’ll be free fittings any purchase gets R50 off. Tickets are also R50 and you’ll get a complimentary glass of Matilda’s Secret red wine.
Get your tickets at the door or via Quicket- http://qkt.io/sip-shop
6. POP UP GYM AT THE MASLOW
For the active amongst you, there’s a rejuvenating PopUpGym at The Maslow in Sandton on Women’s Day. Grab your mom, daughter, sister and friend and join in for a super fun mind, body and soul workout in the tranquil oasis gardens. After breaking out a sweat, tuck into a delicious breakfast as well as listening to some inspirational talks and a chat with Mapaseka Mokwele from KayaFM.
Register at www.popupgymsa.co.za. Tickets are R400 and include three hours of action, fun, food and more from 8am to 11am.
Happy Women’s Month ladies!