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  • 10% Month End Sale: Your Pantry Upgrade Starts with Italian Deli Online

    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

  • Three Burgers, One Easy Decision at Ricks Cafe Americain

    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 wins it first Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Award

    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

  • VUUR is on Fire: Stellenbosch Restaurant Scores Double Win in One Night

     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

  • Elegant Spaces, Effortless Celebrations: What Makes Cassia at Nitida Stand Out

    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

  • From Afrikoa to Artisanal Bakes: Easter Gifting done right thanks to Makers Landing

    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

  • SA food community celebrates at the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards

    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

  • Not Your Usual Wine Tasting: A South African Flavour Journey Vergenoegd Löw

    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

  • Celebrating Life’s Finest Moments with Christina Cap Classique

    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

  • Epicurean Journeys and Culinary Creativity

    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

  • Big Steak Energy: Tuscan Showstopper at Gusto Urban Italian

    At Gusto Urban Italian, steak isn’t just another menu item. It’s the main event. The Bistecca alla Fiorentina brings a classic Tuscan experience to the table, built around a 1.2kg aged T-bone that’s grilled with confidence and served simply. No fuss, no unnecessary extras. Just a quality cut, cooked as it should be. Designed for […] More

  • Easter Sunday on the Farm at Groot Phesantekraal

    Families and friends are invited to gather around the table this Easter for a relaxed and generous lunch at Groot Phesantekraal on Sunday, 5 April. Set in the valley of Durbanville, the Easter Sunday lunch promises a seasonal celebration of comforting flavours, heritage ingredients and warm hospitality. Served from 12:00 to 15:30 at R550 per […] More