• Winter is coming and nothing is better than wining, dining, and defrosting beside a fire to make the cold more bearable. These restaurants with a fireplace in Johannesburg are perfect for a toasty night out. 1. Fireroom Does anything sound toastier than a night at the Fireroom? Enjoy a sushi platter, a Kingklip Sorrento, or a steaming stirfry while warming yourself by the fireplace at this modern restaurant in Johannesburg Do you also like to keep warm with a cup of coffee? Then you should check out this list of coffee shops in Johannesburg. 2. Winehouse at Ten Bompas Winehouse serves delectable food…

    Cape Town’s culinary scene is bursting with flavours from around the world, and if you’re craving authentic Italian cuisine, you’re in for a treat! Here are five must-visit Italian restaurants that promise a delightful journey for your taste buds. Offering everything from heartwarming pasta dishes to seasonal seafood, discover the best Italian restaurants Cape Town has to offer: 5 Must-visit Italian restaurants in Cape Town Scala Scala, a sexy subterranean eatery, redefines Italian dining with its elegant, upmarket approach. Executive Chef Justin Barker collaborates with Italian master chef Luciano Monosilio to offer a sophisticated take on traditional cuisine. Start your…

    Nothing beats the authenticity of picking a plum from the tree and biting into the smooth, unwrinkled, shiny skin, your teeth breaking through the crunch that is the flesh… Nectar running down your chin, dripping through your fingers… You plop to the grass beneath you, savouring each bite to the centre stone. ALSO SEE: Roasted beetroot, pickled red onion and goat’s cheese salad https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/roasted-beetroot-pickled-red-onion-and-goats-cheese-salad

    Gqeberha circa 2011. Two young students, Allan Bezuidenhout and Simoné Vosloo independently enrol at Capsicum Culinary Studio’s Nelson Mandela Bay campus. A few days later they find themselves in the same practical class and, while the mutual attraction is almost instant, it takes Bezuidenhout a few months to build up enough courage to ask Vosloo out on a date. The couple graduate in 2012; Bezuidenhout takes Vosloo surfing, pulls an engagement ring from out of his wetsuit, and proposes. A year later they get married. Flash forward two years and after working in the corporate world and saving up their…

    Michelin star Chef Phil Carmichael will open his debut South African restaurant in June 2024 in the heart of Stellenbosch. The restaurant will combine French technique with incredible South African produce. Ingredients will be sourced from purveyors who share a similar philosophy with the chef. This philosophy includes integrity and a commitment to producing good quality food.   The corner of Mill and Church Streets is the soon-to-be home of Chef Phil Carmichael’s new bistronomy-style1 restaurant. Located in Stellenbosch’s historic central quarter, in view of the Mill Stream Monument, Mill St Bistro will be where bistro dining, contemporary design and a…