With the festive summer season just around the bend, it's time to start planning outdoor excursions and adventures. We bring you five top spots that offer readymade gourmet picnic baskets in and around Cape Town.

In other top story news, Juanita Pienaar reports back on the media launch of the new whisky bar at Beluga and reviews American comedian Chris Tucker's recent show at the Grandwest Grand Arena; while I interview Die Heuwels Fantasties frontman Pierre Greeff about the upcoming Liefde by Die Dam in Cape Town!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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