A Plodka is Born in Franschhoek
What to do when you live on an idyllic farm in Franschhoek and have large plum orchards, the fruit of which you are no longer able to export? You make Plodka.
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Restaurant reviews
Visit the Beaumonts of Bot River and Drink Wine
No trip to Bot River is complete without making a “draai” to the famous Beaumont farm.
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2017 Wolftrap Steakhouse Champion Crowned
The Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships 2017 saw over 150 steakhouses competing to become South Africa’s Steakhouse Champion. In the first round […]
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5 Essential Lowveld Coffee, Cake or Cocktails Spots
Everyone needs to refuel and these are some of the better places to have coffee, cake or cocktails.
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Hillcrest Dining
Andrea Abbott enjoys unpretentious cuisine in Hillcrest, outside Durban. Here she samples two menus at restaurants well worth going to.
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Dining Out in Plett
Fiona McIntosh tucks in at two new Plettenberg Bay eateries. She reviews Arugula Bistro and Equinox Flame & Flavour in Plett.
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Potluck Boskombuis
Potluck Boskombuis is a Lowveld gem that needs to be revealed. On a private farm, this restaurant is the epitome of authenticity.
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The Art of Food
Found in the small trout-fishing town of Dullstroom, The Art of Food is unlike any other restaurant on this side of Mpumalanga.
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Bubble Gum Macaroons at Majeka
When you think of afternoon tea, you might well picture a stuffy, highbrow affair. Not so at Majeka House, a boutique hotel in Stellenbosch.
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The Farmer’s Daughter
At the quirky Farmer’s Daughter, the ethos is about freshness – all the ingredients sourced locally, some grown on site.
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Sage Café, Salt Rock
Tucked away from the main drag in Salt Rock and just a couple of kilometres from the beachfront, Sage Café is a relaxed, family-oriented venue.
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St Ives, Lion’s River
A restaurant with a waterside setting is always appealing. At St Ives, an extensive deck overlooks a lake on which elegant swans glide.
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Wilderness Winter Warmers
Serendipity has been a long time in the making, starting when Lizelle Stolze was just five years old. Here you can enjoy food with personality.
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Zest, near Nelspruit
Contemporary French food surely goes with French music, and the name of this restaurant reminds us of a French singer and lazy days in the countryside.
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Dodo Bistro, Scottburgh
In a basement without a view you want something special to compensate for the lack of ambience. We review Dodo Bistro in Scottburgh.
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Cuvée at Simonsig
Restaurant review. The cuisine at Cuvée is deceptively simple, no frills and tricky things to obscure the main purpose – taste and visual appeal.
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Gordon’s Restaurant, Graaff-Reinet
Karoo slow-food chef Gordon Wright only serves produce he has personally grown, hunted or sourced around Graaff-Reinet.
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West Coast Coffee Crawl
Virtually every little town on the West Coast has a unique establishment that serves the freshest cake and finest coffee. Try these handpicked favourites.
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