Join foodies from all over South Africa this July and head to the Garden Route to indulge in a delectable array of food events at the 2025 Knysna Oyster Festival. This year’s theme, running from 4 to 13 July, is “It’s time to come out of your shell”, setting the tone for a flavour-packed festival where culinary creativity takes centre stage. Whether you’re a lover of street-style burgers, wood-fired pizzas, or fancy fine dining, you can expect this year’s food festival to be bursting with fun and flavour for every palate. Dates to remember for this years Knysna Oyster Festival…
No more dry edges, sweaty plastic, or blue-green mould creeping in. Get the best out of your cheese, whether it’s an extra-mature chunk of cheddar or a wedge…
Whipping up gourmet meals for over 100 people is just another day at the office for Chef Keshan Rambarun. But the executive chef at GrandWest is now turning his attention to something a little more casual — and very Cape Town: street food. “People are busy,” says Keshan. “Sometimes they only get here 20 minutes before a show starts.” Instead of rushing to grab a sit-down meal, he’s offering concertgoers something quick, flavourful, and satisfying. “Street food is a global trend,” he explains, “so I decided to experiment with flavour-packed foods that can be picked up and eaten on the…
Checkers Sixty60 drivers are winning hearts across South Africa — not just for speedy deliveries, but for their impressive dance moves that have gone viral. The TikTok user…
In a landmark moment for South African viticulture, a Stellenbosch wine crafted by an all-women team has been crowned Best International Cabernet Sauvignon at the prestigious 2025 International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London. According to IOL, the award-winning Le Grand Vin de Stellenbosch “La Grande Sélection” Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, produced by Le Grand Domaine, triumphed over top-tier entries from global wine powerhouses, including Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Australia. A taste of excellence from Devon Valley Le Grand Domaine is perched on the upper slopes of Devon Valley, where vineyards have flourished since the 18th century. The winery’s striking 2022 vintage…
Who needs cutlery when the spoon is the snack? These crackerbread spoons topped with watermelon preserve, creamy gorgonzola and pops of balsamic caviar are the kind of bite-sized…
Wine is one thing, but the wild world of whisky? That’s a whole other story. Whisky menus alone can leave even the boldest connoisseur second-guessing whether to sip, swirl, or give up entirely and stick to bourbon. Wait, what? Bourbon is whisky? And what’s a single malt again? Pop a squat, sit back and relax, and let us school you on how to order your next whisky like a seasoned pro. Whisky or Whiskey? Spelling really does matter here. ‘Whisky’ refers to the spirit produced in Scotland, Canada, and Japan. ‘Whiskey’ refers to the spirit produced in Ireland and the United States.…
From gracing the country’s finest kitchens to viral cook-alongs, building a business and publishing a cookbook, there’s nothing ordinary about Chef Ollie. He has an appetite for life,…
Winter has officially landed in Joburg, with icy cold fronts sweeping through the city like clockwork. But there’s no need to hibernate. We’ve rounded up a guide for things to do in June and July that’ll get you out of the house, keep you toasty, and warmed up in no time. 1. Expos & markets CraftXpo “Christmas in July”: June 20 to July 27 The Wizards Vintage Curated Market: 21 June Picnicandthrift Pride Market: 28 to 29 June The Firs’ Artisan & High-end Winter Affair: 28 June From the Ground Market: 30 June DECOREX: 24 to 27 July 2. Live events &…
We love a good salmon moment, and this one is seriously next-level. A crust of liquorice and black garlic adds depth and drama (in the best way), while…