
Eleven restaurant review (Franschhoek)
Eleven restaurant is named after its location as it is situated on 11 Huguenot street in the heart of Franschhoek. It is the first South African-inspired restaurant by chef and owner Ryan Shell, who is also responsible for the very popular Ōku and Yama Asian eatery, which are only a stone’s throw away.

Monneaux restaurant review (Franschhoek)
Franschhoek is known for its great restaurants. Many are fine-dining and some of these are quite formal. If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere, but still want a great culinary experience, Monneaux is the place to go. You can have a peaceful lunch in the verdant fountain terrace, or have dinner in the original Manor House.

Spookfontein Restaurant Review (Hermanus)
We were in Hermanus as part of our annual trip over the Easter school holidays. We visited Spookfontein Restaurant on Day 3. It had been all about doing things slowly. We had first had some…

La Colombe announced Best Restaurant in Africa
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2024 have just been announced, and Cape Town’s own La Colombe made it into the top 50. The win took me down memory lane, to my wife’s birthday three years ago, which we celebrated in style at atop the Silvermist Wine Estate.

Emazulwini - a Heavenly Experience
With my parents in Cape Town for the festive season, we have the benefit of two great babysitters on-hand and we took full advantage last Friday night.
We had been wanting to go to Emazulwini for a while, and with guests and fellow foodies down from Johannesburg for a long weekend, it was the perfect timing.
