Tips for chefs and vegan and vegetarian diners to collaborate as plant-based dining moves into the mainstream.
How chefs and diners can work together as plant-based dining goes mainstream
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Category: News and Trends
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.
Ready, set, reserve: The must-have reservations in April
With new restaurants opening regularly, seasonal menu changes and new head chef appointments, there is never a dull moment in the local food industry. To help...
4 restaurants highlighting underrepresented cuisines
Discover four restaurants in SA bringing underrepresented cuisines to the forefront. From Zulu cuisine and Japanese robata, to Eastern European delights, these restaurants offer a unique taste of cultural heritage.
3 takeaways from the latest restaurant openings across South Africa
Many exciting new restaurants have opened across South Africa. While diverse, some discernible trends have emerged, including a boom in restaurant groups, wineries and destination dining, and small plates.
5 food trends we hope to say goodbye to in 2023
From butter boards and hyperrealist cakes to over-the-top TikTok trends, these are the 5 food fads we look forward to leaving in the past.
South African restaurant industry report 2023
Our 2023 SA restaurant industry report gives insights into diner behaviour and reservation trends, with valuable tips for restaurateurs to overcome the potential challenges of 2023.
7 restaurant trends we predict we’ll see in South Africa in 2023
In 2023, we expect to see new foods, flavours and ingredients in restaurants around South Africa. It’s impossible to predict the future, but we anticipate these 7 tasty trends.
The 10 most-booked restaurants on Dineplan in 2022
In 2022, Dineplan facilitated over 3.5 million reservations across SA. Here are the top 10 most-booked restaurants on Dineplan for 2022.
New restaurant: JAN Franschhoek serves up a seasonal & nostalgic culinary experience
Michelin-starred chef, Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen has just opened JAN Franschhoek. Set inside a tiny, historic cottage surrounded by lavender fields, he’ll treat guests to a seasonal and nostalgic culinary experience.
The best new additions to Dineplan – as voted for by you!
In our newly-released 2022 Reviewers' Choice Awards, we listed 100 of the most-loved restaurants in South Africa. While winners have to be using Dineplan for...
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