BY ANNA-KARIEN OTTO The JAN Innovation Studio is one of the most inspirational spaces you will ever enter. This is where fine dining meets creativity in a myriad of forms – wine, books, antiques, flowers, art – all as stylish as South Africa’s first Michelin Star chef himself, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. Last week, a select group of 18 guests gathered to spend an evening with Jan and his Innovation Studio team for an exclusive Nespresso-inspired event. Among the guests were über-glamourous celebrity BFFs Jo-Ann Strauss and Jeannie D, and Instagram influencers like The Joburg Foodie, Steve Steinfeld. The…
At a glamorous affair attended by the world’s most revered wine writers at the Royal Academy of Arts, local journalist Malu Lambert was honoured with the title of…
Join the Food & Home Entertaining family for a memorable night of scrumptious fare, quality wine and a great vibe. Come November, we are pulling out all the stops to entertain our readers while tantalising their palates at Johannesburg’s upscale and stylish Melrose Arch. With a selection of three top Melrose Arch restaurants, the event promises to be a fun-filled evening as we move from one spot to the next for delicious food and drinks. From African offerings at Kitamu to Brazilian cuisine at Rodizio Brazilian Grill & Tapas and on to an Italian affair at Jamie’s Italian, what more…
Wish you could get away for a weekend of wine-tasting at world-class wine estates? We’re giving you the chance to do just that, right in the heart of…
This cost-effective family supper is fuss-free and will still impress the whole gang! Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Serves 4 EASY 40 mins Preheat the oven to 200˚C. Grease and line a baking sheet with baking paper. Set aside until needed. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out 400g store-bought puff pastry. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and, using a fork, pierce the entire base. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 10 minutes. Leaving a 3cm border along the edges, arrange 3 sliced tomatoes, 200g sliced baby marrows…
BY LISA WITEPSKI PHOTOGRAPHS BY JAC DE VILLIERS Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s latest South African venture, JAN Innovation Studio, is a place where young chefs are encouraged…
A Caprese salad, with a twist. Recipe and styling by Dashania Murugas and Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
Join Lanzerac Hotel & Spa on the 24th of September in celebration of our diversity and community! Lanzerac will host a cultural experience showcasing a wide assortment of unique…
Americana-style restaurant and vinyl lounge situated in 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Calexico is a year old this month. Calexico is known for its tasty nachos, sticky ribs and double double burgers, not to mention signature cocktails and craft beers and prides itself on the quirky décor, vinyl wall and great music and events. Food is designed to share with friends and family and the menu is designed with parties and special functions in mind. The venue is also available to book out for events. The menu is a vibrant blend of flavours from California and over the border: Calexico takes…
The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show will be WINEding its way to East London for the first time ever from 7 to 9 November for a dazzling ‘POURformance’…