Marthinus Ferreira, chef and owner of dw eleven-13, has added The Grazing Room, a modern tapas bar, to his Joburg menu. Call 011-341-0663 or visit dw11-13.co.za Marthinus has just returned from co-judging Ultimate Braai Master, a show that involved 58 days on the road with Justin Bonello and Bertus Basson. He tells me it was fun but heavy going. “I wasn’t worried about leaving the restaurant though; I’ve got a fantastic team and that’s key. Jessica Faye Cook runs the tapas bar and she knows how I like things.” When the space became available, Marthinus took the opportunity to expand…
At Hemelhuijs in Cape Town, simple things make a lasting impression By Richard Holmes Interior designer, chef and artist, Jacques Erasmus is a hard man to pin down.…
These mini pea and ham frittatas with sweet mustard sauce make for great starters at any dinner party or event. Pair it with an oaked sauvignon blanc that will suit the pea flavour and its tropical notes pair well with the sweet sauce.
TO DRINK: A fresh Italian bubbly like prosecco will cut through the fattiness of the ham and pastry
This coastal playground is pristine, with spectacular views and a vibrant foodie scene By ROSANNE BUCHANANGO CRUISING… Hire a boat (about R300 for two hours) and take a…
The perfect winter indulgence – organic butternut and Mozambican cashew curry. We cannot get enough of the flavour combinations and smells of this heartwarming dish!
Jenny Handley visited Istanbul, where history, culture and cuisine combine in a kaleidoscope of flavours that can all be termed Turkish delight.My interest in Istanbul was piqued when my husband stopped there a year ago. I had begged him to buy me some brightly coloured hand-painted ceramics, so was disappointed (and mildly suspicious) when he returned bearing just a box of Turkish delight, claiming he had not seen any crockery anywhere. With direct flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg, Istanbul provides easy access to Europe, so when he chose it as the launchpad for a European trip, I made a mental…
F&HE editor Rosanne Buchanan reports back on a visit to this elegantly revamped estate.WHERE IS IT? At the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains near George, Western Cape. THE…