The dining world is constantly reinventing itself, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year of bold and exciting culinary trends. From innovative dining spaces to surprising ingredient choices, restaurants are ready to dazzle diners with creativity and thoughtfulness. Here’s what to look forward to as the year unfolds. Micro restaurants: Small spaces, big flavours Small is the new big! Micro restaurants are on the rise, offering intimate settings where chefs focus on a select few dishes. These cosy spaces, hosting just a handful of diners, promise high-quality service and unforgettable meals. Perfect for foodies craving a…
Treat your tastebuds to the perfect pairing of crunch and zest with this Fried Calamari and Lemon Aioli recipe! Tender calamari rings are lightly coated in a crispy…
Packed with veggies, these tasty meat-free Veggie & chickpea fritters only take 30 minutes to make. ALSO SEE: Cinnamon pumpkin fritters with caramel sauce https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/cinnamon-pumpkin-fritters-with-caramel-sauce Feature image: Aremedia
The Inverroche Distillery has launched a new menu at its Stilbaai tasting room for the influx of holiday visitors, designed to complement its world-renowned, fynbos-infused gins. The “Ginstronomy’…
This colourful burrito bowl is the kind of weeknight supper that feels a little special without asking much of your time. Think fluffy rice, sweet-and-spicy carrots, juicy chicken and all the fresh, crunchy extras layered into one generous bowl. It’s relaxed, flavour-packed and satisfying – perfect for busy evenings when you want something wholesome, comforting and fun to assemble at the table. ALSO SEE: Loadshedding Burrito Bowl https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/loadshedding-burrito-bowl
The City of Cape Town confiscated expired baked products from a coffee shop in Mitchells Plain on Tuesday, 7 January, after a customer discovered that a product had…
Cape Town in the summer is a splendid place to be. The city is alive with joy; it vibrates with good times – to be honest, this glorious atmosphere is similar all over the world, but I am in Cape Town this summer and so I write what I know. I also know that an aroma can instantly transport you back to a time and place, the memory so strong it’s as if you are still there. There is a proper scientific reason why the sense of smell does this better than the other senses, but let’s stick to the…
Craft beer is having its moment, and South Africa’s local brewers are leading the charge with an incredible range of Golden Ales, IPAs, Pilsners, and more. Whether…
There’s no direct route to Manor House. It’s in the strange space of no address: green slopes facing the Akkedisberg. If you want something more concrete, it is on the R326, a backroad that runs from Riviersonderend to Stanford, crossing the Caledon-Napier road, the R316, near Van Brakel Stoor, another Overberg stalwart. It’s a destination restaurant, and definitely worth the drive. In its favour, for starters, is that the R316 is a way more pleasant way to get to Arniston and the southern coast than the mad December rush of the N2. Also in its favour, for mains, is that…
Think of Spain and it’s all about flamenco, seafood, and fiesta (and running bulls and tomato fights, of course). Think about South Africa and it’s all about sunshine…