The long-time favourite spot of lovers of bistro-chic cuisine, Bellagio, has found a comfy new home in Illovo, where – under the eagle eye of owner Louise Castle –…
Perched above the rocks at the Ambassador Hotel in Bantry Bay, the Japanese and Chinese chefs at Koi Japanese Sushi Bar and Restaurant (meaning “come, love, fish” in Japanese)…
Sean Beatt and his wife Premjit started a culinary revolution in Durban in the 90s when they introduced the cuisine of her native Thailand. Their restaurant Bangkok Wok was…
Petits Fours Milan is turning heads in Bryanston where owner Magdaleen van Wyk’s latest bistro-café offers a charming and quirky menu with lust-have trimmings and on-trend delights. Breakfast and…
Views, flavour-packed seasonal food, neat and tidy unpretentious decor… it’s a given that you’ll return after a delightful experience at The Great Eastern Food Bar, The Bamboo Centre in…
Umi (‘the sea’) is a sleek addition to the Camps Bay strip, where modern Japanese dishes sit happily alongside an expansive sushi menu. Following the global trend of ‘small…
Like all worthwhile stories, this one starts with dessert. And not just any dessert but a bodice-ripping one: home-made peanut butter ice cream dribbled with hot butterscotch sauce (R35).…
Chef Reuben Riffel has expanded his empire with a bistrostyle eatery at Paternoster’s Abalone House. The menu is heavy on West Coast influences, with smoked mackerel from a fishmonger…
Here we have a down-to-earth café experience with a deceptively simple menu – Parc. Expect locally sourced artisanal produce, with breads from neighbouring Glenwood Bakery and distinctive coffee from…
Franschhoek isn’t short of top-notch restaurants, but there’s only one certified by the Marine Stewardship Council for its unwavering approach to using sustainably sourced seafood. The Salmon Bar’s shady…
At Red Chilli Spice, you can expect pukka North Indian dishes with no fanfare – the marinated ‘Drums of heaven’ chicken drumstick starter is a must, and the cut-with-a-spoon…
Chef Sandren Govender at Jeera takes his spicing very seriously – imported from India he then roasts, grinds and blends them to create dishes that appeal to the Durban…
Say hello to The House Of Machines, a concept coffee shop where machismo meets coffee. This edgy haunt is the infant project and collaborative offspring of three creatives –…
Sophisticated rural dining. Chef Eric Bullpitt is manning the pass at this family run Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley winery. Partner and consulting chef George Jardine (of Jordan Restaurant with George…
Having outgrown their premises, Stretta recently relocated to more spacious environs, but the reincarnation maintains the signature minimal palette of natural materials and striking tiling. Cuisine basics include classic…
