2021 Top 5 Winner: Culture Wine Bar, Cape Town, South Africa

At the top of a staircase, off Cape Town’s foodie street (Bree street), sits an oasis of relaxed chic. Here the truism “less is more” applies, since they don’t stock everything, but the wines they do stock are thoughtfully curated by expert sommeliers: some bottles rare and hard to find. Simply put, you can’t goContinue reading “2021 Top 5 Winner: Culture Wine Bar, Cape Town, South Africa”

Why a Thacks Award is better than 100 Five Star Reviews

“Oh, I’m so sorry for keeping you waiting! Now you’ll probably give me a 1-star review…” said the owner of a lovely wine bar in Vienna with a serious and sad look on her face. I had to reassure her that I’m not THAT type of tourist.  The type who doesn’t understand that, especially postContinue reading “Why a Thacks Award is better than 100 Five Star Reviews”