Oysters are always special, but the mix of zesty fresh oregano and the bite of Pernod gives these oysters a particularly special kick. It’s important that you find oysters large enough to contain a nice dollop of the sauce. TO DRINK: A crisp and zesty wine like Boschendal Blanc de Blanc brings out the aroma of the sea.
Chef Mark Radnay heads a contemporary restaurant in Franschhoek designed to showcase local cuisine. Going back to South African roots, it’s all about comfort food with a twist. By Kim Maxwell Franschhoek has been a strong contender for South Africa’s culinary capital for years. Thanks to a number of good restaurants in the village, options range from casual French bistros or country cuisine for lunch to fine-dining tasting menus for dinner. Many dishes have been borrowed and adapted from Europe and Asia, with local trout, game, cheese and produce used prolifically in menus. Yet with the exception of Topsi &…
Milanese chef Giorgio Nava produces classic northern Italian recipes at both his Cape Town restaurants. By Kim Maxwell “‘Mantecatura’ means to stir,” Giorgio Nava says. “It’s what you…
Only the most distinguished of Johannesburg’s hotel chefs are invited to be part of the five-star Chef’s Circle. F&HE spent a privileged morning in this exalted company By Lisa van der Knaap Chefs can be sensitive about how the world perceives them, and those who work in hotels sometimes have reason for complaint. “There is a certain stigma linked to hotel restaurants,” says Raymond Rundle, executive chef at The Grace. The other chefs around the table nod their agreement. Rudi Liebenberg, who is about to leave The Saxon for the Mount Nelson, continues: “I don’t want The Saxon to be…
It could have been a clash of cultures, but when a spirited Afrikaans bride wed her Brazilian Catholic husband, the result was a seamless marriage of tastes INGRID…
Knysna’s Oyster Festival in July is the ideal time to get down to the Garden Route, visit old favourites and find out what’s new. Here are 15 dynamic reasons to visit Knysna…LISA VAN DER KNAAPThen and now… Once a sleepy fishing village that attracted a handful of holidaymakers, Knysna is now a bustling minimetropolis. Over the years it has seen a number of developments, most notably Thesen Island, a private estate encompassing 19 islands in the Knysna lagoon. Tourism, however, remains the predominant moneyspinner, which is why so many new restaurants and hotels have popped up and there’s so much…
Offering sun, sand and seriously good food, Sydney is a must-visit destination for any foodieJULIA ROWANDSydney is a lot like Cape Town: hot and sunny over Christmas, with…
WHY? For an indulgent TV dinner or an instant fondue for two HOW? Buy a round of Camembert (preferably in a wooden box). Remove the paper packaging and…