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 18, 2025

Women are making a splash in the South African liquor industry. We raise a glass to these four game changers.  When thinking about alcoholic drinks, which images flood the mind? Which colours takeover? Who fills the space?   For centuries, the Western world has marketed drinks such as beer, wine and tequila as a drink by […]

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 July 1, 2025

From the heat of the MasterChef kitchen to the heart of her cookbook pages, Kamini Pather dishes up dazzling “Indian-ish” in her debut cookbook. Kamini Pather wears many hats. Some of her accolades include MasterChef SA season 2 winner, TV show host, three-time marathon runner and now author. She also takes pride in leading a […]

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 May 19, 2025

Let’s travel northbound and visit different regions in our special continent, each one boasting its own unique flavours and stories.  Food throughout Africa is as diverse as the grains of sand around the world. In our research for this issue, it’s become clear that not only do the ingredients, flavours and dishes change throughout countries, […]

Published on May 14, 2025

Jane Nshuti often sat at the feet of elders —stories, cooking methods and tastes. Today she sows these seeds of knowledge into her business. Liezl Vermeulen spoke to her about African cuisine going global as well as her ancient grain recipes. Growing up in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jane Nshuti made her […]