Published on October 19, 2016

Gone are the days where black was reserved from vrot avos and dark chocolate! Nowadays, black is back ... on your plate. And we’re loving it! Whether it’s spaghetti dyed with squid ink or a decadent pud sprinkled with char (coconut ash is particularly popular), chefs, bakers and their customers have turned to the dark side.

Published on October 18, 2016

A few months ago, Black Insomnia Coffee Company took over the MK headquarters. It was a Monday morning. I was just settling into the day when I received an email. All I read was ‘Free coffee’, before launching out of my chair, grabbing my mug and joining the burgeoning queue. Only after my spot was secured did I see their...

Published on October 16, 2016

Joburg-born Katlego Mlambo has travelled the world learning about food. At 26, he’s the youngest black male to host his own TV cookery show, e.tv’s Kasi-licious. The show combines cooking with reality TV as Katlego – with a guest in tow – visits his favourite street-food hangouts and then recreates the dishes he knows and loves. We get a sneak...

Published on October 16, 2016

Contrary to the popular belief, WFD is not a day to celebrate the one thing we all love. In fact, it is a day to take action against hunger.

Published on October 15, 2016

It had been a long week and the MK team couldn’t wait to sit by the pool at Stella Café & Bar to enjoy some much-deserved afterwork drinks. Not just any drinks, though, bottomless bubbles. Yes, you read that right: bottomless bubbles.

Published on October 15, 2016

From towering milkshakes to gourmet doughnuts, this is the time to take dessert to the next level. We know you have seen these wicked creations all over social media, so we thought we’d inspire you with Instagrammers who are eating and making these sweet wonders. Because what’s a weekend without some eye candy?

Published on October 13, 2016

In celebration of the launch of SA’s first Dunkin’ Donuts happening today (yes, today!), we have sweet treats on the brain...

Published on October 12, 2016

We’ve all heard the news that world-famous chef Jamie Oliver will be opening his first restaurant, Jamie’s Italian, in Jozi later this year. And it definitely won’t be an absurdly priced eatery with things on the menu we can’t even pronounce… Jamie prides himself on his ability to incorporate the local culture into his menu […]

Published on October 11, 2016

By participating in a host of challenges since 29 September, Cape Town locals have successfully ensured that South Africa’s first ever Dunkin’ Donuts will be opening its doors in Goodwood this Thursday (13 October), 14 days before its original launch date. Marketing and communications director Rozanna Kader says that Dunkin’ Donuts fans have pleasantly exceeded […]

Published on October 8, 2016

Nestled in the folds of the Vrede en Lust wine estate, LUST Bistro & Bakery is definitely the place you want to be for a meal with a view. Competitively priced and with every meal prepped and planned by kitchen veterans, chefs Johan van Schalkwyk and Jean Pierre Smith, it's a guaranteed drool-worthy experience.