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Fine-dining

Chasing Michelin stars is costly — is it worth the effort?

TALKING POINT

Chasing Michelin stars is costly — is it worth the effort?

By Russel Wasserfall

Eat Out Awards: A fabulous event, superb catered food, but still a Cape-centric love fest

EAT OUT AWARDS 2025

Eat Out Awards: A fabulous event, superb catered food, but still a Cape-centric love fest

By Unknown Author

Shy ingredients shine at the Cape’s new restaurant to beat

MOTHER CITY DINING

Shy ingredients shine at the Cape’s new restaurant to beat

By Unknown Author

At the Nellie, a food and wine match made in heaven

TASTE THE TERROIR

At the Nellie, a food and wine match made in heaven

By Anna Trapido

The holy grail of a fine restaurant — and it’s in Durban

BEAT THIS, CAPE TOWN

The holy grail of a fine restaurant — and it’s in Durban

By Unknown Author

A farm restaurant that brings something of the Karoo to Pretoria

BEST OF GAUTENG: LA FERMIER

A farm restaurant that brings something of the Karoo to Pretoria

By Marie-Lais Emond

South Africa’s original sommelier shares his secrets

LIFETIME ACHIEVER

South Africa’s original sommelier shares his secrets

By Unknown Author

No alcohol please, we’re Gen Z

DRINKS CULTURE

No alcohol please, we’re Gen Z

By Georgina Crouth

By Unknown Author

Chef Wandile Mabaso’s art of plate and palate

LES CREATIFS

Chef Wandile Mabaso’s art of plate and palate

By Unknown Author

Tourists want to taste South Africa, not ‘fine dining’

A TASTE OF US

Tourists want to taste South Africa, not ‘fine dining’

By Georgina Crouth

How dining out feels and tastes better when it’s a special indulgence

Eating out

How dining out feels and tastes better when it’s a special indulgence

By Kim Maxwell

South African restaurants and vineyards are among the top 100 in the world

FYN & DANDY

South African restaurants and vineyards are among the top 100 in the world

By Bianca Coleman

Luke Dale-Roberts announces closure of famed Woodstock eatery

TEST KITCHEN SHOCKER

Luke Dale-Roberts announces closure of famed Woodstock eatery

By Bianca Coleman

Buitenverwachting’s new ‘beyond’ defines its name

PETER TEMPELHOFF

Buitenverwachting’s new ‘beyond’ defines its name

By Bianca Coleman

All’s FYN as Peter Tempelhoff shows how it’s done

ADAPT TO DINE

All’s FYN as Peter Tempelhoff shows how it’s done

By Bianca Coleman

Three global food rock stars go virtual

TOP TRIO

Three global food rock stars go virtual

By Allison Foat

Door-to-door fine dining

EAT IN

Door-to-door fine dining

By Bianca Coleman

Showpiece Waterfront hotel updates old-school SA cuisine

ONE&OCHRE

Showpiece Waterfront hotel updates old-school SA cuisine

By Bianca Coleman

Life is better with a pinch of the salty stuff

SEA FIRE SALT

Life is better with a pinch of the salty stuff

By Dorria Watt

The rising tide of sommeliers in South Africa

SOMM PEOPLE

The rising tide of sommeliers in South Africa

By Adèle Sulcas