Here we discuss and share food and restaurant industry news, and shine the spotlight on exciting new restaurant openings across Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Kwa-Zulu Natal and the rest of South Africa. We also celebrate our Dineplan milestones, highlight any of the top-performing restaurants on Dineplan and all the newcomers to our online booking platform.
Vegans are looking beyond fake meat these days. Until technology can create healthy, yet convincing alternatives, many vegan consumers would rather turn back to plants, where there is larger scope for experimentation and variety.
We’re thrilled to launch the 2023 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards and reveal South Africa’s 100 most-loved restaurants. Based on over 290,000 guest reviews for 1,300+ local restaurants, these are the Top 100 restaurants in the country.
Our 2023 Reviewers’ Choice Awards are here, and we’re excited to announce the 2023 Newcomers! From Cape Town to Joburg, here are the 25 best new additions to Dineplan.
With new restaurants and food events popping up across SA all the time, here are 11 must-have restaurant reservations for October.
Social dining is on the rise, and for good reason: it’s a great way to bond with friends and family, try more dishes, and boost your happiness. Learn more about the science of social dining and why it’s so good for us.
In celebration of International Chocolate Day, the chocoholics on the Dineplan team share their favourite places to go for chocolate desserts and treats in South Africa.
Explore the art of foraging in South Africa, from nutrient-rich coastal finds to indigenous land treasures. Here’s how to start the journey into foraging responsibly for wild food.
With new restaurants and food events popping up across SA all the time, here are 8 must-have restaurant reservations for September.
As global culinary tourism shifts its focus from fine dining to culturally rooted experiences, it’s important to capture the essence of South Africa in our restaurants, guides and experiences.
With new restaurants and food events popping up across SA all the time, here are 9 must-have restaurant reservations for August.
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