Fashion, Fun and Fabulosity

The Red Carpet Fashion Show 2012

 

The Camps Bay strip was star studded in style on Friday 10 February at the Heat magazine powered Red Carpet Fashion Show 2012.

Celebrity guests Elana Afrika and Katlego Maboe took to the stage, introducing SA’s leading fashion giants KLuK, Port, Stefania Morland, Jagadi and a fresh new designer on the scene, Joanna Hedley, with BeachCult.

The Heat glam fashion event celebrated the empowerment of women through Dermalogica’s joinFITE initiative. Red Carpet Concepts handed over a cheque of R16 000.00 to the foundation. “All the hard work pays off in the end when you’re able to look back at what you’ve achieved and feel proud. We couldn’t have chosen a better initiative to back” says Red Carpet Concepts MD and Red Carpet Fashion Show event organizer Jade Allen.

Aphrodite Diamond’s also gave away a show stopping R65 000.00 pair of raw diamond chandelier earrings to Mpume Maphumulo.

The show was further topped by a debut showcasing of both online fashion super store Zando.co.za – the official shoe supplier of the Red Carpet Fashion Show 2012, and Carol Boyes’ new line of sunglasses, jewellery and hand bags.

The full house of 500 guests enjoyed incredible catering by master chef Lauden Kirk of Simply Italian, and seemingly endless complimentary drinks by Pongracz, Bernini, Peroni, Gordon’s Gin, Thin Lizzy and Vitamin Water cocktails. The event didn’t shy away from spoiling its guests for a second; the goody bags were filled to the brim with incredible products, gifts and treats from Dermalogica, Morrocanoil, Sally Williams, Lindt, Katjes, bobble water bottles, Hula Hoops and a range of other impressive gifts.

Ice Art South Africa also shone out with yet another beautiful ice sculpture welcoming guests at the entrance, leading to an Ultra Events transformed Rotanda where Carol Thorns greeted guests with a powerful performance on her cello.

“I can’t wait for the next event”, says Allen, “I’m considering doing a winter show later this year. As the show keeps growing I look forward to being able to keep giving more back to charity.”

For more information please contact:
Jade Allen / Freya Bell
082 552 4093 / 082 319 3420
jade@redcarpetpr.co.za / fashion@theredcarpet.co.za
www.redcarpetpr.co.za

Something special from Cravings Delicatessen

Cravings Delicatessen, a popular new health food deli in Seapoint, offers a healthy and convenient picnic service whereby people can call in and pre-order their picnic from the Cravings menu and collect their hamper on the way to their chosen picnic destination.

Two events highlight the month of February – Valentines Day and Moonstruck on Clifton 4th – and Cravings will be offering picnickers a 20% discount on their picnics if ordered and collected from Cravings by 1pm on Tuesday 14 February (Valentines Day) or Saturday 18 February 2012 (Moonstruck).

The Cravings menu includes a wide selection of freshly squeezed fruit and veggie  juices, tasty smoothies, ice-teas, iced-coffees, fruits, salads, sandwiches, wraps, fat-free soft-serve frozen yoghurt, biltong and other deli fare. The food gets packed into a cooler bag filled with ice and can be collected at the store.

Price: R120 for cooler bag (as a refundable deposit or purchase of bag alone excluding contents) and R15 per ice pack
Discount on 14 or 18 February 2012: 20% on price of basket
Order times: From 7am until 1pm
Cooler bags must be returned within 30 days in same condition.

For more info on Cravings Delicatessen picnics visit:
Address: Shop 3, 77 Regent Rd, Sea Point
Tel: 021 434 5200
Website: www.cravings.co.za
Email: cravings@telkomsa.net


New look Finweek to break cover

South Africa’s leading investment publication Finweek is about to shakeup the local business news market as its new product offering hits shelves in early October.

A combination of award winning financial and business journalists, cutting-edge content from leading providers including Harvard Business Review and a blend of print and digital content will provide a one-stop-shop for those interested in taking control of their money.

“The last couple of years have been incredibly volatile for people trying to manage their money and investors at all levels are trying to be in a position where they feel like they have some control,” says Finweek editor Marc Ashton.

With the global financial crisis knocking investor confidence, businesses hesitant to add jobs and a spirit of entrepreneurship hitting South Africa, the re-designed Finweek will offer more of everything:

•    More experts talking about your money
•    More columnists provide breaking views on the economy and investment landscape
•    More personal finance aimed at making finance less scary
•    More suggestions on how to earn, save and spend your money
Finweek’s new positioning will see it embracing a variety of digital and mobile solutions to work alongside its well established print offering. From October this includes an interactive website (www.fintalk.co.za) which includes podcasts, video content, webinars and the opportunity to follow expert portfolios.

Ashton concludes: “We won every major financial journalism award in 2011 with our coverage of investment related matters and when somebody picks up a Finweek magazine they know that they are making an investment.”

For more information on Finweek contact:

Marc Ashton
Editor | Finweek – Media24 Weekly Magazines
Redakteur | Finweek – Media24 Weeklikse Tydskrifte
Tel +27 11 217 3062 | Cell +27 82 561 1585 | marca@finweek.co.za

Sinn’s Winter Specials 2011

Our FAVOURITE Restaurant offers fantastic lunch and dinner specials this winter!

Sinn’s Bar and Restaurant, located in Garden’s trendy Wembley Square, is chef and owner Thomas Sinn’s latest labour of love. Providing a full culinary experience, from breakfast and light meals to beautiful luncheons and dinners, Sinn’s also boasts an elegant cocktail bar and lounge serving delicious tapas style snacks. The wine lover is well catered for by an impressive stock of boutique style wines, especially chosen by Thomas himself, and the expertly prepared cocktails are a treat for the senses.

Sinn’s prides itself on providing a top quality venue for whatever your needs, and promises to ensure the experience is worth remembering. Whether it’s for business lunches, corporate functions or Christmas parties, Sinn’s will meet and exceed your hosting expectations. With free Wi-Fi and laptop power points, you’re able to seamlessly connect with your office or colleagues, or effortlessly present slideshows at functions.

The restaurant’s modern styling and top quality finishes echo the food philosophy of Chef Sinn, while the friendly service and comfortable seating round off what will be a truly enjoyable dining experience for you and your guests.

MOUTH-WATERING AUTUMN SINN’S SPECIALS

Wembley Square is home to fine cuisine at Sinn’s Restaurant and S-Bar, offering a variety of delectable specials catered to the taste of the discerning diner.

Resonating its urban-chic ambience and comfortable setting, Sinn’s rolls over into the cooler Autumn months, offering a warm environment to enjoy the scrumptious new Autumn lunch and dinner specials.

With a choice of six delicious lunch specials at only R50 you can choose from the veal bratwurst and creamy mash; pepper steak, egg and chips; juicy Moroccan chicken breast burger; fresh Sinn’s gourmet salad; curried Asian chicken noodles and the deep fried baby calamari.

Due to popular demand Sinn’s will also be running the three course dinner special with glass of wine at R150 per person.

“My goal is to bring good food and a great experience at affordable prices to both locals and tourists alike. Gastronomy is an inspiring art, and the driving force behind the Sinn’s enterprise,” says owner and chef proprietor Thomas Sinn.

It’s hard to disagree that Sinn’s is the place to spoil yourself this Autumn.

For reservations contact:
Email: indulge@sinns.co.za
Call: 021 465 0967
Website: www.sinns.co.za
Address: Sinn’s Restaurant, Wembley Square, Gardens, 8001, South Africa

LOVE & LIGHT FESTIVAL

The Love and Light Festival is set to take place on Friday 1 April at the Nekkies Camping Resort in Rawsonville, about an hour and 10 minutes drive from Cape Town (105km).

International Live acts Neelix, Perfect Stranger, Vaishiyas and Flowjob will be headlining this event alongside some of South Africa’s finest DJ’s.

The campsite gates will be open from 2pm on Friday 1 April.

The Main stage opens at 11am on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday.

Fully licensed bars will be open from 6pm on Friday for the duration of the weekend.

A return shuttle service is on offer for those who do not want to drive. Details will be released closer to the time.

There will be top security at this event.

Lineup:

Neelix
Perfect Stranger
Vaishiyas
Flowjob
Headroom
Connecto
Lox
Gandalf
Tune Raider
Deliriant
Static Flow
Silo
Sonic
Fuel
Jos
Sanus Sensus

Tickets are available through selected outlets and Webtickets.

Presale: R220 (including booking fee)
At the door: R250

Ticket Outlets:

BIG BAY blue mountain net cafe 021 554 2755
CANAL WALK wildfire piercing 021 552 8929
CANAL WALK the surf center 021 555 4970
CAVENDISH long street 021 671 9846
CBD 161 long street SKA 021 426 5025
CBD spin laundrette 021 424 7311
SEA POINT call-a-pizza 021 434 0818
CLAREMONT royal vendetta 021 683 9399
DURBANVILLE gypsey 021 976 2604
GARDENS global girl 021 461 8925
HOUT BAY gypsey 021 790 1418
KALK BAY gypsey 021 788 6802
NOORDHOEK skint clothing 021 785 7777
OBSERVATORY ska 021 447 6014
SOMERSET WEST sports unlimited 021 851 1477
STELLENBOSCH gypsey 021 886 7157
TYGER VALLEY long street 021 914 3136
V&A WATERFRONT long street 021 421 2933

For more information:

Website: www.loveandlightfestival.co.za
Email: info@loveandlightfestival.co.za
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101270199950762
For stall bookings, please email: contact@intothevortex.co.za

Strictly No under 18’s allowed.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Sinn’s and Pongracz

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Sinn’s Restaurant in Wembley Square, Gardens is offering a very special Valentines menu, with a range of options so sinnfully delicious that your experience is sure to be a memorable one!

With every main course a complimentary glass of Pongracz will be served.

Sinn’s Chef proprietor, Thomas Sinn has comprised a variety of delectable dishes specially for Valentine’s day, including the Parma Ham and Melon, Duo of Duck, and Tempura of Crayfish for starters; Wild Mushroom and smoked Kudu Risotto, Oriental Salmon on Wasabi Mash, and Beef Fillet Rossini for mains; as well as Tiramisu and the Valentines dessert medley to round off the evening on a sweet note.

For table bookings please contact:
Tel: + 27 21 4650967
Email: indulge@sinns.co.za

For more information on Sinn’s go to:
www.sinns.co.za
www.facebook.com/Sinnswembleysquare

Valentines Day Special Menu 2011

Parma Ham and Melon
Thinly sliced Italian Ham on fresh Spanspek Melon
59

Duo of Duck
Served with potato chive salad and
sweet chilli sauce
59

Tempura of Crayfish
Whole crayfish tail tempura served with baby
leaves and sweet chilli sauce
99

Wild Mushroom and smoked Kudu Risotto
Creamy Italian style risotto finished
with parmesan and rocket
69

Chilled Gazpacho Andalouse
Cold tomato and cucumber soup
38

Crispy Roast Duckling
Half a pekin duck on cumin mash and honey sauce
149

Oriental Salmon on Wasabi Mash
Grilled marinated Norwegian Salmon
129

Beef Fillet Rossini
Tender Karan beef fillet on mushrooms
with a grilled duck liver pate and red wine sauce
119

Fresh Line fish on exotic mushrooms
Fresh grilled fish on and assortment of
Mushrooms and creamy sauce
115

Tiramisu
Decadent Mascarpone cream layered with
Espresso soaked sponge, served with coffee
Anglaise and Sinnfull ice cream
39

Valentines Dessert medley
Sinns surprise sweet variation
48

Sinn’s Sensational Summer Specials

New specials currently running at Sinn’s Restaurant and SBar will compliment and excite all tastes throughout this summer season with delicious lunch and dinner dishes starting at just R50.

Situated in the stylish and bustling Wembley Square, Sinn’s Restaurant and SBar benefit from the ambience of a chic and busy inner city restaurant. Named for Chef Proprietor, Thomas Sinn, this up-market hot-spot proudly offers elegant yet affordable fine dining set in a modern and comfortable environment.

Running from December 2010 to the end of February 2011, mouth-watering R50 Lunch Creations at Sinn’s include the Oriental Seared Sirloin Salad and Zorbian Chicken with Sweet & Sour Aubergine.

SBar Specials priced at just R75 come paired with a chilled glass of Franschhoek Cellar Wine and a choice of six tasty meals, including the Chicken Dagwood Burger and Sinn’s Tapas Platter.

With fantastic flavours, great atmosphere and affordable prices for all occasions, don’t miss out on these fantastic Summer Specials.

Sinn's Summer Specials

Sinn’s Summer Creations – All R50

Oriental Seared Sirloin Salad
Marinated grilled pieces of beef on a bed of crisp lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bean sprouts and sweet chilli dressing

Zorbian Chicken with Sweet & Sour Aubergine
Tender pieces of chicken in a mild aromatic curry served with basmati rice
and pappadum

Trio of Cheese Burger
Beef Burger topped with Gouda, Mozzarella served with a Brie sauce and golden French fries

Roast Veg & Tomato and Chilli Penne
Penne tossed with a light spicy and creamy pasta sauce

Paprika Chicken
Grilled chicken blocks in a creamy paprika and red pepper sauce served with Spatzie

SBar Specials

SBar Summer Specials – All R75
(including a glass of Franschhoek Cellar Wine)

Sinn’s Tapas Platter
Hummus, olives, tapenade, feta and salami served with crispy bread

Sinn’s Beef and Dijon Mustard Burger
Home-made beef burger served with French fries.

Chicken Dagwood Burger
Grilled chicken breast served with golden French fries, bacon and a brie sauce

Penne Napolitana
Made with Italian plum tomatoes and fresh herbs served over penne

Sinn’s Caesar Salad
A stack of crisp Cos lettuce and bacon with smoked chicken, boiled egg and our tangy Caesar dressing

Stir-Fried Oriental Chicken Noodles
Chinese egg noodles wok fried with grilled chicken and vegetables.

Visit www.sinns.co.za

Tune Raider – SA’s Top Female Psy Trance Talent


Tune Raider (Pamm Legg) is one of South Africa’s top female Psy-trance DJs. She’s been rocking the circuit for over eight years and is still growing in popularity season after season. With countless successful dance floors to her name, a documentary, radio show and a compilation album, Tune Raider has definitely earned her spot behind the decks. Right now, she boasts two very different offerings when it comes to her sets – a night-time full-on set and a midday psychedelic set. With a passion for all styles of Psy-trance music, she prefers to mix it up rather than being confined to one type and feels that versatility is key for any DJ.

It’s not only Tune Raider’s tight mixing and track selection that gets people dancing, her magnetic stage presence and charisma keep the energy high and the feet stomping.

It all started at the tender age of 17, when Pamm experienced Tsuyoshi Suzuki at the Vortex in the beginning of 2000. This event was the beginning of Psy-trance for many Capetonians – it was as if Tsuyoshi was sent to South Africa to open the doors of our perception. It took two years of solid partying for Pamm to realise that she was made for the DJ stage. How to get there was a totally different story – the trance DJ scene was male dominated, and getting in was bound to be a challenge.

Despite this, Tune Raider was born in 2002. She was determined to get her name out there and began playing at countless clubs and small outdoor Psy-trance festivals, soon becoming the one girl with her heart set on playing full-on night-time trance – word spread and she gained a reputation for her ambitious goal.

Her next notable step was joining up with underground radio station Mutha FM to host her own weekly show, ‘Twisted Sessions’. This interactive Psy-trance show saw a new guest DJ, producer and international artist coming into studio to spin their tunes each week. The aim of the show was to promote local talent and keep the spirit of the trance scene alive.

Then in 2005, Tune Raider was invited to play at the Vortex and Alien Safari ‘Prism’ for New Years. Vortex, Alien Safari, Earth Dance and Rezonance are now regular events on Pamm’sDJ resume along with Groovy Troopers and many other smaller label parties and club gigs. Soon Tune Raider became AfroGalactic Records’ newest label DJ and co-produced a track on the album Radio active rubber pants – the first track she co-produced and released. To date, Tune Raider has co-produced and released two tracks and there are sure to be many more.

In 2008, Pamm directed and produced the first documentary film about the local outdoor Psy-trance scene in South Africa, called Under the African Sky, which was very well received. It documents the arrival of a dance movement from Goa, India and how it spread and developed into what the South African Psy-trance scene is today. The film is rich with footage dating back to the first South African outdoor events, showing the progression of the scene with interviews from all the key players – it really stirs the emotions and makes you feel like you were there. The main idea behind this film was to get the message out there about SA trance. It was produced by Pamm (Tune Raider) and Colin (Wobblz) for Alien Safari /AfroGalactic Records in conjunction with Hemporium and Vortex. It’s written and directed by Pamm (Tune Raider), edited and co-written by WillArtz and the footage is by Dave Henning, WillArtz and Verena.

In 2009, Pamm joined up with Lady Lea’s DJ agency, Divas on Decks – a South African female DJ agency that promotes and protects female DJs of all music styles. The agency also has its own Divas on Decks’ parties, albums and tours – by the divas, for the divas! Through Divas on Decks, Pamm released her first compilation album Divas On Decks Volume 2, which includes a variety of great South African-produced music, and the collaboration track by Tune Raider and Slug called ‘Open your eyes’ – it will rock your socks off! The album is available at Look and Listen stores nationwide and through online music shops.

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Cape Town luxury hotels booked the preferred choice

Five-star luxury hotels close in up-market urban areas are proving to be the preferred choice for international guests visiting for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with many of these establishments either fully booked or rapidly approaching capacity for the duration of the four-week soccer tournament.

The latest example of this accommodation preference is Pepper Club – the yet-to-be-opened R400 million five star luxury hotel and spa located in the heart of Cape Town – which has recorded pre-bookings for the tournament period of almost 95%.

These figures stand in stark contrast to reports from owners of local guest houses, private homes and backpacker hostels, who say the expected rush for 2010 World Cup accommodation had not materialised, with some fearing rooms will stand empty during the tournament.

However, David Solomon, Chairman of Solomon Brothers Property Holdings, the developers of the Pepper Club hotel, says that owners of these establishments should not be overly-concerned with the current status of their bookings, as they stand to benefit from the significant overflow once hotels reach their booking capacities for the tournament. “As long as rates are competitively priced, smaller players will benefit increasingly as the tournament draws nearer.”

(Left to right: Graham Smith, David Solomon, Mark Boucher – Pepper Club on the beach launch)

Solomon says that hotels located in South Africa’s urban areas close to amenities such as shopping centres, tourist attractions and nightlife are best placed to attract the majority of international visitors. “The feedback we have received from customers is that one of their main priorities is to be as near as possible to the action. It seems proximity to host cities and stadiums is a significant, and in many cases crucial requirement, among international guests.” He says that although the overall aim for the local tourism sector is to offer visitors a truly African experience, providers should not lose sight of the fact that many visitors still expect first-world amenities. “When compared with other accommodation offerings, South Africa’s luxury hotels are still best placed to offer a combination of a secure environment, proximity and direct access to top attractions, as well as top-class facilities that many well-travelled visitors have come to expect.”