Live out your diner dreams at Arthur’s Mini Super in Sea Point. This café/bar/grocer one-ups the concept of an American diner by capturing the basic look and feel… then trumping it with insane food and quirky (yet very trendy) decor. Basically, it’s the Cape Town version of a diner, which, of course, is just way cooler. Picture: @arthursminisuper / Instagram Picture: @arthursminisuper / Instagram Inside, it’s all Barbie pink and red with neon lights and colour-blocked floors. The attention to detail in the shop is reflected on each plate. Because why serve bacon and eggs the boring way when you…
Much like other icons such as Bobotie or Durban Curry, Trinchado is a popular spicy import that has been adopted as a firm favourite in South African, and…
Introducing South Africa’s Taverns of the Future – an innovative campaign is changing the tavern landscape. Through Taverns of the Future, HEINEKEN South Africa together with partners is embracing the transformation of impoverished taverns, many without important basic amenities. An innovative corporate partnership is changing the tavern landscape – one tavern at a time. Taverns of the Future is a project spearheaded by HEINEKEN South Africa, in partnership with McCain Food Services, Primedia Retail, and Vodacom Financial Services. HEINEKEN has already enhanced and transformed over 120 taverns across metropoles and townships in South Africa to date. Rolled out across eight provinces, this transformation…
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has named celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis as godmother of…
Coconut and lime pancakes Classic pancakes with a tasty arrangement of flavours. PREP TIME 10 minutes | TOTAL TIME 20 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 1 ½ cups buttermilk ¼ cup caster sugar 2 cups self-raising flour ½ tsp baking soda 40 g butter ½ cup coconut flakes ½ cup roasted macadamias 2 sliced limes 2 tbsp caster sugar Limes (to serve) Micro herbs (to serve) METHOD WHISK eggs, buttermilk, sugar and combined sifted flour and soda in a medium bowl until smooth. MELT 1 teaspoon of the butter in a medium frying pan. Pour ⅓-cups of batter…
Heaven on a stick! A world-class ice cream and sorbet popsicle brand is taking SA by storm (and it’s low on calories, low on sugar, and made with real…
Melon salad with lime and mint crushed ice A refreshing and guilt-free dessert. PREP TIME 15 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ½ large pineapple, peeled and thinly sliced ½ spanspek, peeled and thinly sliced 1.2 kg seedless watermelon, peeled and thinly sliced ¼ cup mint leaves For the lime and mint crushed ice ⅓ cup finely chopped mint 2 tbsp icing sugar 1 tbsp lime juice 2 cups ice cubes METHOD LAYER fruit in serving bowls. For the lime and mint crushed ice JUST before serving, blend or process all ingredients together until the ice is crushed.…
Tucked away in the heart of Franschhoek is The Belmont. A guesthouse conceptualised by owners CJ and Jean-Marié Stander, and brought to life by interior designer Tammy Holmes…
La Motte Artisanal Bakery & Garden Café is the latest addition to Franschhoek, brought to life through a collaboration between the owners and two culinary icons: Markus Färbinger, the brilliant baker and founder of Knysna’s Île de Pain, and Chris Erasmus, the renowned chef and forager formerly of Foliage. The café guarantees a laid-back dining experience with a menu that is both inviting and scrumptious. Picture: La Motte / Facebook The bakery-café is situated in the Jonkershuis, a historical building constructed in 1752, located within the wine estate. It is the estate’s inaugural permanent food establishment, while Jan’s cottage pop-up is currently…
Sticky black rice with lime and mint coated nectarines Try this Sticky black rice with lime and mint coated nectarines by Justine Drake for Juicy Delicious! INGREDIENTS…