Published on September 20, 2026

From the South African braai to Japanese Yakiniku, Chef Jaycee Ferreira is a true master of flame. You can find him at the helm in the kitchen of a restaurant that brings two cultures together under one roof: East City Grill & Yakiniku (think South African steakhouse with Asian sensibility).    Tableside Grill  Yakiniku (“yaki” […]

Published on September 16, 2026

Forget the fluff and fanfare that often comes with fine dining. The partnership that produces these premium plates makes it accessible. Step into COY with Liezl Vermeulen, a dining destination where you’ll find echoes of African flavours.  At first glance, COY looks like a small restaurant, with Table Mountain towering behind it and huge yachts […]

Published on August 31, 2026

 Starting from different places, Zola and Onezwa have arrived on the same stage, each standing tall in her own spotlight. Neither feels like they’ve arrived yet. They’re both teachers and students on their journeys of food discovery and self-discovery.   In 2022, Zola and Onezwa’s paths crossed for the first time — on MasterChef SA […]

Published on April 10, 2026

Experience a journey of flavour through pairing artisan cheeses with bold, Cape-inspired condiments and rare wines with Marble’s roaming cheese trolley curated by chef Karen Dudley.  Often the experience of a wine tasting can feel out of reach, calling for a trip to the countryside hidden among valleys and vineyards. Yet in the iconic hub of the V&A Waterfront stands the marvellous Marble Cape Town, which offers more than just a quick sundowner.   Founded by Chef David Higgs and entrepreneur Gary Kyriacou, Marble Cape Town has built a reputation […]

Published on March 21, 2026

Our Editor-in-Chief Liezl Vermeulen was invited to Arlechinno. Here’s what she made of the elevated eatery.  It’s in the detail for me. Throughout my entire meal, I kept noticing the thoughtful planning behind the design, the tableside service and the staff’s attentive care.  Arlecchino at a glance  The décor drew me in even before the menu could steel my attention.  The playful harlequin theme echoes elegantly throughout the spacious eatery with […]

Published on December 18, 2025

From the sandy Karoo to the shores of Kalk Bay – travel through the Western Cape in a single sitting at Urchin Restaurant when visiting Hyatt Regency in Cape Town.  Chef Marcus Gericke travelled the Western Cape province of South Africa to get to the root of its flavour, meeting the people, seeing the terroir, […]

Published on September 16, 2025

In Vusi Ndlovu’s kitchen, fire is an ingredient. It’s a living thing, something that needs to breathe. Most of all, it’s something to have fun with. Christi Nortier asked him about his food and fire philosophy. What to do when there are 50 guests seated outside, hungry for a fine dining meal in Franschhoek, but […]

Published on August 16, 2025

From hidden gems to hearty classics, these were the MK team’s go-to spots in and around Cape Town this chilly season.   Busisiwe Rooibaard, Social Media Manager  Upper Union, Cape Town  Upper Union was hands down my favourite restaurant this winter. We went just before my birthday, and it felt like the perfect way to kick […]

Published on July 30, 2025

Chilly days call for crackling fires and mouth-watering food. These restaurants across South Africa are serving up both.  Cape Town  Ëlgr  Winter in Cape Town is rainy season, and there is no better way than having a cosy meal next to a fireplace to warm up your body and soul. Ëlgr, situated in the Mother […]

Published on July 29, 2025

How two young entrepreneurs turned their passion for healthy eating into Cape Town’s favourite conscious living destination – Wildsprout!  What started as a tiny café on Loop Street has blossomed into something much bigger than Candice Coles, a young entrepreneur, could have imagined. “There were little to no restaurants available that offered genuinely healthy food […]