• Along Sea Point’s buzzing Regent Road, amid a long lineup of new bars, breezy brunch spots and seasoned restaurants, you’ll find Ariel, a modern Italian eatery bubbling with cool character and even cooler hostesses. WATCH: If you didn’t go there to eat, you’d want to go just to sit in its ridiculously attractive setting – a big open space characterised by pared back neutral hues, contemporary furnishings, olive trees and a beautiful bar – it’s very Condé Naste, in all the right ways. Picture: @ariel_capetown / Instagram No Name Hospitality Group, the team behind Jarryds Brunch and Bistro and now…

    Rooibos mocktail More people than ever are choosing a cup of tea over alcohol, and the generation that’s most likely to make the switch are Millennials aged between…

    How to pan fry a steak Restaurateur and chef David Higgs shares his tried and tested way to pan-fry steak at home – restaurant style. Everyone pan fries a steak in their own way, and this is mine. Use it or don’t use it. But have fun with it. – David Higgs Serves 2 generous portions, approximately INGREDIENTS For the steak  A splash of olive oil Butter Flaky sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper to season 250-350 g Steak x 2 Rib eye, sirloin, rump, filet 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed with the back of your knife Fresh thyme Fresh…

    Written and directed by filmmaker Andréa Gema, The Last Seed is a cinematic journey through Africa’s modern-day food and agriculture crises. The film explores profound themes such as seed sovereignty and the delicate balance between humanity and the planet through a coherent narrative adorned with evocative music, mesmerising dance rituals and captivating visuals. The Last Seed was produced by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation in collaboration with the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, Biowatch South Africa, and PELUM Tanzania. Andréa Gema is a South African filmmaker with over a decade of experience in the film and advertising industry. As is demonstrated with…

    Durban is renowned for the wide range of restaurants it offers, serving everything from typical local curries to fresh seafood and famous South African steaks. The restaurant scene in Durban varies greatly, from laid-back to stylish establishments offering cuisine from around the world. Restaurants can be found throughout the city and its surrounding suburbs. Some great culinary areas to explore include Florida Road and Windermere Road in Morningside, which offer a variety of restaurants and cafes in charming street cafe settings, as well as pubs and clubs for those looking for a lively night out. Also read: 5 Breakfast spots…

    When it comes to cookware, deciding which kind you’re going to invest in can be tricky. You’ve got your run-of-the-mill stainless steel pots and pans, copper, aluminum, clay, stoneware, non-stick surfaces, and finally, cast iron. Each with its unique features and benefits. However, cast iron cookware stands out as a top contender, and here’s why. It’s extremely durable Cast iron cookware is incredibly durable! Made by pouring molten iron into a mold, it is denser and more robust than other types of cookware. This density makes it less susceptible to warping, scratching, or breaking, and it can withstand high…