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 […]

Published on July 21, 2025

From hearty recipes to seasonal ingredients, Food Editor Lichelle May sat down with chef Marco Cardoso from De Eetkamer to explore everything that shapes their menu this season.  Marco’s professional culinary adventure began more than 10 years ago, when he started out as a waiter at the Chef’s Warehouse group. Polishing cutlery on the service […]

Published on June 9, 2025

The cold weather won’t stop us from heading to our favourite restaurants for a comforting meal. Whether it’s fine dining or a cosy café, there’s something on the menu for everyone! Durban The LivingRoom at Summerhill Estate Located in Pinetown, Durban, The LivingRoom is a fine-dining restaurant that offers local cuisine with creative flair and […]

Published on April 10, 2025

Everything you taste at The Lebanese Bakery comes from the collaboration between its kitchen and community. For six years, chef Clara Bubenzer has swapped recipes, advice and meals with customers in the exploration of Levant cuisine.  It feels as though The Lebanese Bakery has no walls: The seating eases onto the sidewalk, there is no […]

Published on November 14, 2024

Looking for a lavish lunch spot to spend your weekend afternoon? One visit to Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg Wine Farm and it will shoot to the top of your lunch list this summer.   You’ll find this vibrant and ultra-chic restaurant nestled in the winelands of Constantia Valley. Bistro Sixteen82, named after the year in which […]

Published on July 1, 2024

Two Italian South African families give us a seat at their table to talk about their restaurants, heritage and adoration for the food philosophies that made them.  The one thing you’ll find in almost every South African town, for better or worse, is an Italian restaurant. We have an insatiable appetite for cheesy pizza, pasta […]

Published on May 17, 2024

The coffee shops around SA that should be on your checklist.  ‘ The Whippet Coffee  Randburg, Joburg  With the emphasis on family and community, it’s a home away from home. Their coffee is roasted by an all-female team and lovingly blended by experienced baristas. Whippet was also listed on the Eat Out Awards Top 50 […]