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Apple lovers have reason to celebrate as one of the world’s sassiest new apple varieties – now grown locally in Ceres – returns to South African shelves for a second season, with significantly more fruit coming off maturing trees. Pick n Pay first introduced Sassy™ apples – a varietal originally developed in New Zealand – […] More
Bay Harbour Market has a new addition, and it is the kind that is hard to walk past twice. The Chicken and Lamb Guys have set up shop, bringing with them a menu that leans heavily into comfort, flavour, and generous portions. No overthinking here. Just good food, done properly. The menu splits neatly between […] More
Italian Deli Online is running a 10% off special with the code “March10“, and it’s the kind of deal that actually makes sense. Not because it’s flashy. Because it’s useful. This is about the stuff you already use, just better versions of it. The Kind of Ingredients That Do the Work for You Think proper […] More
At Rick’s Cafe Americain, the usual burger dilemma gets a simple fix. Instead of choosing one, the Mini Burger Trio puts three distinct flavours on a single plate, each with its own character. Expect enough detail in each to keep things interesting with each burger leaning into a different flavour profile: Cheeseburger: A classic done properly. […] More
The Bistro at Brookdale Estate has earned its first Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Award when it was named among just 66 restaurants nationwide, celebrated for shaping and elevating South Africa’s culinary landscape in 2026. Set against the dramatic Drakenstein Mountains in the Paarl Winelands, the Bistro lies at the heart of the estate, guided by […] More
It was a landmark evening for VUUR, the fire-driven dining experience that has quickly established itself as one of South Africa’s most talked-about restaurants and a rising presence on the global culinary stage. Last night, that momentum was confirmed when VUUR was ranked No. 52 in the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants Awards – the […] More
At Nitida, weddings are less about following a formula and more about creating something that feels right from the start. At Cassia Restaurant, that idea comes to life in a space designed to adapt, impress, and most importantly, celebrate. Set against a backdrop of vineyards and open skies, Cassia offers couples a choice that feels […] More
At Makers Landing, Easter isn’t just about chocolate eggs. It’s about turning simple moments into something worth sharing, preferably over good food and a decent glass of wine. This Easter, Makers Landing leans into that idea, bringing together a small but well-considered selection of local finds for people who take their eating seriously. It’s less […] More
The South African food community gathered for a spectacular celebration of culinary excellence at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town on 23 March. The 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards honoured the restaurants and chefs who continue to define and elevate South African dining. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the […] More
What do you get when you take indigenous ingredients and match them with stories of who first used them, how and why, and then pair them with top-rated wines shaped by the nearby ocean? That’s the question Michelle Theron, new in-house head of gastronomy at Vergenoegd Löw, asked on joining the luxury Stellenbosch wine estate. […] More
For winemaker Danelle Conradie, life, much like Cap Classique, is about balance, enduring patience, and unwavering focus. With nearly 30 years of experience, locally and abroad, she brings a mix of meticulous detailing, deep knowledge and creative energy to Christina Cap Classique, the apex collection of Van Loveren Family Vineyards in Robertson. Danelle’s story is […] More
South Africa offers an incredibly diverse dining landscape with international franchises, upmarket, glitzy venues and comfortable little eateries in all its major cities and towns and outside of its cities you’ll find the country is brimming with hidden gems in quaint villages, seaside towns and other out of the way places. Here are nine South […] More