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.

Travis Finch appointed executive chef of Arum Restaurant
THE FYN Group is proud to announce the appointment of chef Travis Finch as a partner and executive chef of Arum restaurant, the group’s newest restaurant opening at Boschendal Wine… →

Ongetem: the new face of dining at a hotel
WHEN De Vrije Burger opens in Sea Point we will have officially run out of fingers on both hands to count all Bertus Basson’s restaurants. Now that I’ve eaten at… →

Col’Cacchio’s new frozen pizza range now available at Checkers
COL’CACCHIO, South Africa’s beloved artisanal Italian-inspired restaurant, has launched its new frozen pizza range, available exclusively at Checkers. For more than three decades, Col’Cacchio has been known for bold flavours,… →

Peter Tempelhoff receives Three Knives at Best Chef Awards
CHEF Peter Tempelhoff, co-owner and founder of FYN Restaurant in Cape Town, has made history as the first South African chef to be awarded Three Knives at the Best Chef… →

The Almond Girl: Local goodness you’ll go nuts for
THE Almond Girl is serving up small-batch, single-origin almonds from a third-generation family farm just outside Montagu in the Klein Karoo. What began in 1974 as South Africa’s first commercial… →

Amura by Ángel León: An immersive marine dining experience at Mount Nelson
MOUNT NELSON, a Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, has announced the launch of Amura by chef Ángel León, opening December 2025. This marks the internationally acclaimed “Chef of the Sea’s” first… →

Café Sofi by tashas: Comfort on a plate
CAFÉ SOFI, the latest brand to launch in South Africa under Tashas Group’s banner, is a deeply personal project by Natasha and Savva Sideris, founders of the group. Created as… →

Quarter Kitchen unveils a fresh new menu at The Portswood Hotel
THE Quarter Kitchen at The Portswood Hotel, a much-loved eatery in the V&A Waterfront, has launched a new menu that celebrates Cape Town’s flavours with a fresh, modern twist. At… →

Serious about coffee? Republique in Stellenbosch is a must
REPUBLIQUE is a specialty coffee shop in the heart of Stellenbosch. With a French flair in the ambiance and light snacks, Republique brings the artistry of coffee and tea to… →

Guardian Peak’s weekday lunch special for Taste Stellenbosch
WE are more than halfway through Taste Stellenbosch, which runs until the end of the month, and we managed to squeeze in a few more specials last weekend. One of… →


