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Published on: 01 Apr 08

Piccolo Mondo Sandton

The neo-Tuscan Michelangelo Hotel’s flagship restaurant Piccolo Mondo boasts a fine view over teeming Nelson Mandela Square.
 
Published on: 01 Apr 08

Satori

Every neighbourhood should have a few reliable, consistent neighbourhood restaurants.
 
Published on: 01 Apr 08

Silver Orange Bistro

Lovely restaurants come in all shapes and sizes. There are times when intricate avant-garde eating is deliciously challenging but we all have days when calming and hearty is where we’re at.
 
Published on: 01 Apr 08

Umami (Stellenbosch)

In recent years, Stellenbosch has morphed from a culturally rich university town to one that bursts with cosmopolitanism and boasts a host of eateries to match.
 
Published on: 01 Mar 08

Bizerca Bistro

Let me tell you a van der Merwe story. 17 years ago, a starry-eyed young South African Cyrillia v.d. Merwe left these shores for the bright lights and wide boulevards of Paris.
 
Published on: 01 Mar 08

Fabulous

Fabulous appeals to the senses. It’s an homage to the cuisine of Morocco and the Eastern Mediterranean with the restaurant generous with its spicing both on the plate and in the décor.
 
Published on: 01 Mar 08

Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant

Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant may be situated high up on the Franschhoek pass, overlooking one of the most beautiful valleys in the world, but it still wouldn’t be my number one choice for lunch.
 
Published on: 01 Mar 08

Le Soufflè

Mention the names of Marc and Irene Guèbert to anyone interested in the South African culinary scene, and a nod of recognition and approval will be the response. Which is not surprising as Marc Guèbert has a delicious track record that spans 35 years in the local restaurant business.
 
Published on: 01 Mar 08

Soulsa

Soulsa’s star is burning bright on the Jo’burg culinary firmament having been judged to have the best food in Melville at a Visa/Starfish Foundation long table. In charge of the kitchen is the rather funky and fabulous Nicky Gibbs who is something of a shining light herself.
 
Published on: 01 Feb 08

Gold

The tour bus parked around the corner should’ve been a giveaway, but between parking the car and nattering to my mate, I didn’t notice.
 
 

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