Take a seat at “the best table in town” and enjoy signature dishes created in collaboration with Michelin-star chef Luciano Monosilio (aka The King of Carbonara), Executive Chef Justin Barker, and his local team of seasoned chefs, at Scala Pasta/Bar. Intrigued? Get an exclusive R500 voucher towards a dining experience at Scala Pasta/Bar. This award-winning pasta bar is a must-visit hotspot in the Mother City. Their winter lunch menu was a huge hit at restaurant week and they’ve (rightly so) been awarded 2 forks by the Gambero Rosso organisation. At Scala you’ll be treated to a unique Italian dining experience with…
Celebrity chef and television presenter Siba Mtongana’s restaurant, Siba The Restaurant, has bagged an international award at the Restaurant and Bar Awards 2023. This is not the first time that…
Restaurateur, chef and My Kitchen Rules judge David Higgs is a well-known figure in the foodie scene – it comes as no surprise, really! We visited him in his kitchen to catch up on his booming career, precious food memories and more. Have you always enjoyed cooking? Where did that passion come from? It was through fishing and my dad’s backyard hydroponics (we lived in a desert) that he introduced me to food and cooking without even realising it. The fires on the beach, the frequent braais and the cooking of what we had caught all taught me so much.…
Change can start in the kitchen. Cupcakes of HOPE is an organisation that raises funds to help children with cancer through the sweetness of baking cupcakes. One way…
To all mothers, mother-figures and women who have made a difference in a child’s life, it is your turn to be spoilt this Sunday. Below are Courvoisier’s recommended restaurants for a beautiful Sunday lunch. Dukkah Restaurant & Bar – Durban Dukkah Restaurant & Bar is a modern upscale cocktail bar and lounge. Drawing its influences from the eastern coastline of Africa, the cuisine is inspired by the Maasai Market, Nairobi and Stone Town, Zanzibar, the Spice Route, and the culinary melting pot of Durban. Dukkah is a celebration of the amazing people, cultures, and natural richness of Durban. …
Getting enough sleep is essential to all human beings, as it helps to reduce the risk of developing certain chronic illnesses, keep your brain healthy, and boost your immune…
It’s become clear that eating food is considered much more than simply a survival technique here in the Cape. Oftentimes, it’s become the very activity we centre our social lives around. When was the last time a TikTok restaurant review appeared on your ‘for you page’? Probably just yesterday – if not seven minutes ago – given the hype of food culture. We may even go as far as saying, food as a whole has become an entire way of life (not that we’re complaining at all). So if you’re looking to replenish your restaurant-to-do list or simply craving to…
Swedish meatballs with homemade flatbreads and roasted aubergine Allesverloren is celebrating its 150-year milestone with a new wine – The Fanie Malan Fine Old Vintage Reserve – as…
Nataniël’s French-inspired ratatouille tarte tatin If there is one place that holds a very special place in the heart of actor, comedian and entertainer Nataniël, it’s France. The star has been very open about his passion for French culture, cuisine and art. Nataniël brings his passion for French gastronomy home. “French food is some of my favourite in the world and every time I miss Paris, I whip up some French-inspired cuisine at home,” the star adds. Hoping to inspire South Africans to do the same, Nataniël shares his delectable Ratatouille Tarte Tatin so that South Africans can bring a little…
When we’re not testing (and tasting) new dishes in the kitchen, we’ve got our noses stuck in drool-worthy cookbooks that both inspire and make us want to get…