Eat
Discover the best of Cape Town’s culinary scene. From award-winning fine dining and scenic Winelands bistros to the latest food trends, brand collaborations, and seasonal menus, explore Bianca Coleman’s insider guide to eating out and indulging in the Mother City.
Caffé Balducci, Sea Point’s new all-day social destination
BALDUCCI, Cape Town’s iconic Italian dining institution, has made its highly anticipated return. This September, the legendary name re-emerged in a brand-new incarnation: Caffé Balducci, opening in the vibrant Piazza… →
A table full of stories: Herman Lensing celebrates heritage on VIA
A CUCUMBER mould salad can instantly transport you back to a family table. The smell of meat over the coals evokes another memory entirely: a farmyard, a long visit, someone… →
Delicious banana bread tiramisu for Heritage Day
LANCEWOOD is putting a fresh spin on the flavours we love to share for Heritage Day on Thursday. This delicious banana bread tiramisu-inspired recipe celebrates South African food culture while… →
Living Landscapes brings a sense of place at de Tafel
EXECUTIVE CHEF Gregory Henderson’s Living Landscape Series celebrates South Africa’s nine unique biomes through a refined, terroir-driven tasting menu rooted in sustainability, foraging, indigenous ingredients and contemporary South African storytelling.… →
Flour Market, a working bakery behind Cape Town’s best tables
DAVID DONDE, the founder of world-renowned Truth Coffee and Origin Coffee, opened Flour Market, a working bakery on Hope Street in Gardens. Where Truth turned coffee into theatre, Flour Market… →
Woolies launches new Greek-style yoghurt
SOUTH AFRICANS’ appetite for source-of-protein foods shows no sign of slowing and Woolworths is now offering yoghurt lovers a new way to add a source of protein to their day,… →
The Marine brings back afternoon tea for a season of whales and leisure
The Marine in Hermanus has reintroduced its elegant afternoon tea experience, inviting guests to enjoy this timeless tradition against the spectacular backdrop of Walker Bay. Few pleasures are as synonymous… →
Take a seat at Leopard Leap’s South African Table
FANS of the Leopard’s Leap South African Table will be delighted to hear that this acclaimed culinary experience focusing on authentic South African flavours, is reopening to a new season… →
JAN Franschhoek season V opens on 4 September 2026
A FABULOUS fifth year of the beautiful food and wine experience, presented with Franschhoek flair and hosted in a charming historic cottage in the picturesque lavender fields of La Motte,… →
It’s waterblommetjie season — time for the annual Boland festival
THE Boland’s beloved Waterblommetjie Festival is back on Saturday, 5 September. Bring family and friends to enjoy a day filled with laughter, wine and good food – and waterblommetjies. This… →
Buri’s lekker celebration of a South African classic
EVERY South African knows a good boerie roll. The smell of boerewors on the braai, the soft white roll waiting on the side, the fried onions, the smoor, the sauces,… →
Ramenhead to open on Kloof Street
BUSTLING Kloof Street is soon to be the new home of the FYN Group’s much-loved casual eatery, Ramenhead. The popular Japanese street food concept first opened its doors on Parliament… →