The best sushi spots in South Africa
Mediocrity abounds when it comes to local sushi and sashimi, but when it’s good, it’s very, very good. By Andrea Burgener and Jean-Pierre Rossouw.
Published on: 22 Jan 10
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Burger restaurants
No other American food, not even the hot dog, dares lay equal claim to the hamburger's iconic status . Sadly, however, not all are created equal. Jean-Pierre Rossouw goes in search of the perfect local version.
Published on: 21 Dec 09
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SA's best sundowner spots
Quick, the sun’s going down! Round up your friends and unwind with a drink at some of SA’s favourite summer sunset hotspots... By Leigh Robertson and Anne Fleming.
Published on: 12 Nov 09
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Where to eat in Pretoria
Everything tastes better in Tshwane, reckons Anna Trapido, describing this in-depth round-up as a mere peek at the pleasures that lie behind the boerewors curtain.
Published on: 01 Oct 09
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SA Portuguese restaurants
Is local “Portuguese” cuisine really Portuguese? Kim Maxwell in Cape Town, Andrea Burgener in Gauteng and Tracy Gielink in Durban investigate.
Published on: 07 Sep 09
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Johannesburg restaurants and dining culture
A look at Jozi restaurants and the Gauteng dining culture.
Published on: 29 Jul 09
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Cosy Cape Town Restaurants
Over the last few years, there's been a trend to offer fantastic winter menus - often set courses including wine at very friendly prices.
Published on: 09 Jul 09
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Indian Cuisine: In search of SA's best Curry restaurants
Tasked with finding winning flavours, Kim Maxwell, Andrea Burgener and Tracy Gielink went on the curry trail in Cape Town, Jo’burg and Durban.
Published on: 08 Jun 09
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Wine service in S.A. restaurants
Wine service can make or break the fine dining experience. Restaurant reviewer Victor Strugo debates the issue.
Published on: 01 May 09
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Jozi's Chinatowns
South Africa boasts not one but two Chinatowns, both of which are located in Johannesburg – or should that be Gam Saam (“Golden Mountain”)? Anna Trapido embarks on a culinary adventure.
Published on: 17 Apr 09
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WIN one of five double tickets to the Franschhoek Oesfees
The third annual Franschhoek Oesfees (harvest festival) will be held at the Solms-Delta wine estate on Saturday, 27 March 2010 from 11.00 until 21.00. For more. [click here]
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2010
Everything you need to know about this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show.
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Tasting editor's choice: March 2010
This month Christian Eedes looks at wines from Zevenwacht, KWV Reserve, Boland Cellar and Eagles’ Nest. For more. [click here]
Sides Restaurant
Tucked away behind high walls and a trendy steel gate is one of Johannesburg's hidden treasures - Ten Bompas, a boutique hotel which has elicited favourable reviews from international publications such as Conde Nast Traveller, The Economist city guide and the LA Times. For more. [click here]
WINE magazine editor Cathryn Henderson on the latest offerings from Bouchard Finlayson
During a visit to the Garden Route last year to investigate emerging wineries, I was introduced to Ganzekraal, home of The Goose wines - a joint venture incorporating top-golfer Retief Goosen as namesake and partner.
