Olives & Plates: Get high on tea
Amidst old oaks and lovely white buildings, Olives & Plates at Wits Club’s high tea is an experience to be had at least once.
AURUM launches its winter menu
AURUM Restaurant has just launched its winter menu, filled with comforting dishes bound to have food lovers flocking to its tables.
Prepare for the Mzansi Food & Drink Show
The Mzansi Food & Drink Show – possibly South Africa’s biggest culinary extravaganza – is set to take place in June, 2024.
Dine like a Durbanite
Dine like a Durbanite One thing you must know about Durbanites is that they have quite the varied appetite. In fact, they often have a very different palate to that of the rest of the land. For them, pineapples and masala go hand-in-hand, and spicy prawns have never tasted as good as in Durbs. While […]
Is Virtual Reality being used in restaurants
Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that has been steadily gaining traction across a wide range of industries, from gaming to healthcare.
Joburg’s answer to tasteless, kid-friendly restaurants has arrived
Chef Luke Dale Roberts is one of the country’s best-known chefs so you can imagine how excited we were to discover that he was involved in the launch of a new restaurant opening in the heart of Rosebank. JoyJozi opened last week just opposite the very popular Oxford Parks Centre, where Luke already has two […]
A new bakery that’s dusting the city with joy like powdered sugar from a sifter
If you’re a Parks resident then you’ve most likely come across the new and exciting Dough & Co, on the corner of 7th and 3rd Avenues in Parktown North, Johannesburg. The unassuming storefront is simple and slightly minimalist, allowing the stars of the show to stand proud. The delicious baked products and exceptional imported Dimello […]
Mount Nelson’s The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse now open
The Red Room, a Pan-Asian restaurant by Liam Tomlin and David Schneider has just opened its doors at Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel in Cape Town.
Baked Salmon and roasted veggie recipe with B-well Omega-3 Oil
Looking for a healthy and delicious meal option? Try this simple and flavorful baked salmon and roasted veggie recipe, prepared with B-well Omega-3 Oil. With just a few ingredients, you can create a perfectly tender and flaky salmon dish that’s packed with omega-3s and other essential nutrients. It’s the perfect way to elevate your weeknight […]
Liberté French Food & Wine brings French flair to the Northern suburbs of Joburg
There’s a vibe around Liberté French Food & Wine in Craighall Park’s ‘The Woods’ – formerly the Colony Centre – that suggests that it’s established itself as a neighbourhood go-to in three months’ time. One that’s going to grow into something bigger. The fact that owner Natasha Maciel has run a restaurant – Pronto Italian […]
Tashas: Glorious Moroccan dining in Pretoria
Pretoria’s third tashas restaurant recently opened its doors and we were first in line to taste some of their Moroccan-inspired dishes.
Tastes and tipples in Durban
When it comes to Durban, there are many restaurants and bars that have yet to be discovered. Here are some suggestions for tastes and tipples.
Recipe: French Apple Tart
A hobbyist whose baking sprouts from books (and one of our regular freelance writers) shares her favourite French Apple Tart recipe (paired with a recently read book) with you, our HL reader.
The best destination in Joburg to relax, unwind and let your wild side free
The restaurant has been open since 2021 and it is well known for its funky style, cheeky nature and fun-filled atmosphere. The Wild Side in Craighall Park is arguably the best destination in the city to relax, unwind and let your wild side free. With furniture and décor right off the pages of Lewis Carroll’s […]
Cape Town for foodies and fun seekers
Cape Town is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations when it comes to food and fun. Here is our top five.
Meet you at Ukkõ, okay?
One of Joburg’s best meeting spots for any occasion – from business meetings to friends meeting up for cocktail hour – Ukkõ Restaurant has become a favourite for many reasons.
Three of our favourite drinks at the moment
Whether you’re keen on an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink, we’ve got the drinks sorted. These are some of our current favourites.
A land steeped in rich, bold flavours that elevate the senses and ignite the soul
Rosebank is fast becoming the culinary epicenter of Joburg and for good reason. With a multitude of new and exciting restaurants to choose from, diners are increasingly discerning and idealistic. Ultimately, this ensures that restaurateurs keep evolving their offering to deliver a consistent flow of excitement and interest to the foodie scene. The MAMASAMBA team […]
Fable Restaurant: Humble, yet enticing
Fable Restaurant: Humble, yet enticing During a recent visit to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, we stumbled upon Fable Restaurant – an eatery that took us completely by surprise. In a good way, of course. After initially driving past while on the hunt for a humble lunch spot, we quickly Googled the menu. In the end, we […]
FYN: Japanese cuisine with South African flavours
Chef Patron Peter Tempelhoff’s FYN is a love letter to Japanese cuisine, with flavours from South Africa – a meal worth planning your Cape Town trip around.
Our top 3 munch spots in Cape Town right now
Cape Town’s restaurant scene is diverse and vibrant, offering a wide range of dining options that cater to different tastes and budgets. The city boasts some of the best seafood restaurants in South Africa, along with trendy cafes, cozy bistros, and fine dining establishments. The culinary landscape is heavily influenced by local ingredients and flavours, […]
Amazing munch spots in KwaZulu-Natal
From Upper Highway to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, when it comes to food and drink, there is much to explore in Durban and beyond.
Corretto: Coffee, Kindles and Calendars
Corretto might just be the perfect spot for early risers and over-achievers to plan, reflect or merely just be.
A fun and flirty Roku cocktail for Valentine’s Day
Whether it’s an intimate dinner or casual get together, you’re bound to be smitten with Roku’s best Valentine’s Day cocktail recipe yet.