Located on the street that is slowly taking Bree Street’s crown as the ‘foodie hotspot’, the traditional South African steakhouse gets an Asian take at East City Grill and Yakiniku. East City Grill looks at the South African grill through a broader lens. Locally raised meat and familiar flavours meet Japanese ingredients, umami and the restaurant’s love of cooking with fire. The “Feast for 4” allows those influences to come together in a way that feels relaxed, celebratory and particularly fitting coming off of Heritage Month. This contemporary dining experience can only be credited to one man’s passion – Chef…
Forget the usual cutlery and conventional table manners. A new six-course dining experience at The Pot Luck Club in Cape Town is inviting diners to get hands-on with…
Have you ever followed a cookbook recipe to a T, using the exact measurements, temperature settings, timing, and cooking methods, and the meal still fell short? Perhaps the flavour didn’t live up to expectations, or it was a bit overcooked, or the dish doesn’t look like the picture. Here are a few tips and disclaimers that some recipes may leave out. 1. Inaccurate measurements When following American recipes, conversions can be wrong, and sometimes small measurement differences can significantly affect a dish. In baking, scooping dry ingredients directly from the bag can pack too much into the measuring cup, while…
This elegant caramelised fig cheesecake is guaranteed to steal the show. A buttery pastry base is filled with a rich, creamy crème fraîche filling and vanilla, then topped…
A Cape Town-based company has launched what it describes as the world’s first hotel certification focused specifically on allergy management and sleep hygiene. Peace of Sleep™ was launched in South Africa in September 2026, with its creators arguing that one of the most important parts of a hotel stay has largely been overlooked when it comes to formal guest-wellness standards: the bed. According to the company, an estimated one in three people live with some form of allergy sensitivity. While hotels commonly have established housekeeping, linen and turndown standards, there has traditionally been no comparable certification specifically addressing the sleeping…
Light, creamy and beautifully refreshing, this yoghurt panna cotta is made for warm-weather entertaining. A silky coconut and yoghurt panna cotta is layered with bright mango and granadilla…
For years, saturated fat has been closely linked to cholesterol and heart disease, leaving many people questioning whether milk, yoghurt, and cheese belong in a heart-conscious diet. But emerging research is painting a more nuanced picture of dairy, with studies suggesting that milk and other dairy products may have a neutral or, in some cases, protective association with cardiovascular health. The latest discussion from Rediscover Dairy points to research that examines dairy as a whole food rather than assessing its health effects through a single nutrient, such as saturated fat. The organisation notes that while about 60% of the fat…
Who doesn’t love a tasty homemade sausage roll? These ones are made with pork mince, sage and mushrooms and wrapped in golden puff pastry. Also See: Sweet…
South African consumers are increasingly embracing Mexican-inspired food as part of their regular meal repertoire, signalling a broader shift towards convenient and customisable global flavours. According to the latest six-month retail data to August 2026 sourced from DataOrbis, the category highlights exceptional growth: Meal kits and taco formats: +161%, compared with category growth of 1.4% Sauces and salsas: +108%, compared with competitive-set growth of 74% Mexican seasonings: +207% The growth follows Rialto’s assumption of Old El Paso’s local distribution in mid-2025. As part of the Libstar Group, Rialto has since focused on re-establishing retail listings and strengthening the brand’s…
Samsung and OMO Superlift Auto Liquid detergent are helping take the guesswork out of doing laundry by bringing together smart washing technology and advanced detergent innovation. This technology…