Started by four guys obsessed with burgers and fries, Le Pickle is the latest restaurant to join Cape Town’s smash burger revolution. What makes them stand out from the crowd? Simplicity. They…
Interviews/Q&A
“Why not?” For founders Lee Hartman and Corban Warrington, consistently asking that question has led to the evergreen success of luxury cooler box brand, Fieldbar. Through relentless pursuit and borderless creativity, they…
For Cameroonian-Spanish artist and curator Agnes Essonti Luque, food is not just a means to sustain. Every plate tells a story of the past and present, political and cultural shifts and the…
If you’re obsessed with gingerbread, you’ll know that there’s the spiced and not-so-nice kind, and then there’s Harck & Heart – the stuff that tastes like Christmas and looks like festive spirit…
Launching a business might feel like you’re biting more than you can chew or it could lead to a mouthful of possibilities. At least, that was Andriette Georgiou’s experience when she started…
Necessity is the mother of invention. It is this philosophy that ignited creative director Michelle Rust’s imagination and led to the creation of Okracandle. Co-founded with her partner, Erik, the bespoke candle…
Of all my cherished possessions, The Cape Malay Cookbook by Faldela Williams ranks high on the list. Inherited from my mother, this book has survived butter stains and dough imprints, tracing my…
American author Fran Lebowitz once famously said, “If you can eat it, it’s not art.” After having tasted Short & Sweet chocolates, I’ve never disagreed more. Meticulously hand-painted and crafted with the…
With its hidden entrance, lofty yet laid-back interiors and air of intrigue, The Attic by Bo-Vine has captured the attention of socialites and tastemakers – not only for its ocean views but…
Going against the grain has always been in chef Vusi Ndlovu’s nature. It’s that quiet rebellion that’s landed him where he is today. Having worked under culinary icons, Peter Tempelhoff and David…
For businessman and dreamer, David Donde, building a successful establishment goes beyond peddling products, it’s about creating tangible experiences, whether a steampunk coffee house, a world-famous speakeasy or a chocolate playground. A…
Before the moment it’s planted, produced or procured, food tells a story. The sugar in your tea, the molasses in your syrup, and the hands that once cultivated the crops they’re made…
Candy floss at carnivals, handfuls of sour worms, Strawberry Whirls dunked in rooibos tea – the sweetest memories are often sugar-coated. That’s the beauty of nostalgia; sometimes, all it takes to unbox…
To be a kid in a candy store is a dream for some, but for the team behind The Counter, it’s a sweet success story. Founded nearly a decade ago, the popular…
If I asked you where Kuruman is, one-third of you would pretend to know, the other third wouldn’t have the slightest clue and on the off chance the last third does, they…
Plant-based eating is more than a trend, it’s become a lifestyle for many, including eco-chef Tom Hunt. We caught up with the UK-based chef, food activist and writer at The Plant Powered…
Following the 10th Investec Cape Town Art Fair, we caught up with multidisciplinary artist, Kimathi Mafafo. Originally from ‘The Diamond City’, Kimberly, the Cape Town-based artist often depicts lush greenery in her…
If there ever was a South African dream it would be drinking beer, trekking across the country in a 4×4 and making kos in a three-legged potjie pot. While most of us…