Matt Manning, chef and owner of Grub & Vine, Culture Wine Bar, the Chef’s Studio and the Blue Room shares some of the food trends we can expect to see over the next few months. Less Fine Dining, More Refined Dining Three years may have passed since the pandemic, but some of the behaviours it catalysed have far-reaching tentacles, and one of these is a move away from fine dining. Following the pandemic, fine dining establishments were hardest hit, for two main reasons: 1) tourism took a knock and 2) people were more cash-conscious and preferred reconnecting in a…
Dates are a chewy, sweet fruit that you may have spotted more often on grocery store shelves in the last few weeks. That’s because dates are often eaten…
Clico Boutique Hotel & Restaurant has added an exciting new al fresco dining option in the heart of Rosebank. This new addition elevates their offering with an entirely new eatery in the terrace area named 400 Degrees at Clico. Chef Dario De Angeli’s passion and flair for great food are evident in the launch of this new eatery which allows for a casual dining experience. Beautifully prepared food is not just for nourishment, it brings people together and creates memories which are cherished for years to come. Fortunately, Jozi is a city where even our winters are filled with sunshine, which means…
Protein is one of the most important nutrients that your body needs on a daily basis. If you are a regular gym-goer, then you might be consuming protein…
Cape Town’s catalogue of dining options caters to all dietary requirements, with plant-based eateries becoming more and more popular each year. The City keeps winning with an array of vegan spots sprouting up to provide foodies with alternatives full of nourishment and equally as scrumptious. So if you’re looking for a vegan restaurant to dig into some delicious plant-based brekkies, the Mother City has got you covered with these five recommendations that will gladly cater to all your cravings. Nourish’d Nourish’d is a plant-based, zero-waste café and juicery that has quickly become one of Cape Town’s most popular…
Adding to the Mount Nelson’s international prominence, the iconic pink hotel unveils its latest epicurean offering — The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse. Under the guidance of celebrated…
After serving the Franschhoek community for nearly six years, the Chefs Warehouse at Maison is set to close its doors due to extenuating circumstances. The beloved restaurant was named in the Eat Out Top 20 list in 2019. Head chef and co-owner David Schneider says, ‘How do I sum up five and a half years?’ For David, it’s an emotional time as he considers the staff, who always come first. He says, ‘Breaking up the team is the saddest thing for me, but as a business, you sometimes have to rethink the concept and re-evaluate things.’ Although the restaurant had…
Mushroom and masoor dal tikki Mushroom and masoor dal tikki or Mushroom and red lentil fritters are a delicious vegetarian meal for the whole family to enjoy. MAKES…
In an effort to encourage South Africans to openly discuss what others deem as taboo subjects on “Blackness”, Castle Milk Stout, Africa’s premier stout, is excited to launch the refreshed, revitalised and recharged Castle Milk Stout Black Conversations Season 2. Castle Milk Stout Black Conversations was launched in 2022 as a platform that gives vocal and influential local personalities the opportunity to share their genuine life experiences surrounding various unexplored topics. Castle Milk Stout is excited to announce that Black Conversations Season 2, the series returns to Mzansi Magic from Thursday, 13 April 2023 at 21:30. The new season will dive…
The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour is a unique culinary experience that takes you on a journey through the colourful neighbourhood, which is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and…