Retaining customers during the off-season can be challenging but, during winter, there’s an opportunity to tap into the local market and encourage repeat visits. Here are 8 simple ways to get guests through your doors in the quieter months.
A seasonal guide to fruit and vegetables in South Africa
Eating with the seasons is important for flavour, sustainability, saving money and keeping your meals interesting. Use our seasonal guide to fruits and vegetables in SA to see what’s in season right now!
Warm and welcoming: 37 cosy restaurants with a roaring fireplace
With comfort food on the menu and a roaring fireplace in the corner, some of the best dining is to be had during winter. Here are over 30 incredibly cosy restaurants to visit this winter.
Embracing a seasonal menu
As a diner and a chef, Caitlin explains why buying and serving seasonal produce at home or on your restaurant menu is worth the effort.
Must-have reservations in July
With new restaurants popping up across SA and offering incredible dining experiences, here are 5 must-have restaurant reservations for July.
Is fine dining dead? Not in South Africa it seems
Notorious for long hours, poor pay and gruelling working conditions, fine dining may not be sustainable as we know it. But does this spell the end for fine dining? Looking at the South African industry, Chef Caitlin says not.
Inverroche Distillery: Bucket list gin making and gin tasting experiences on the Garden Route
Inverroche is a hidden gem on the Garden Route that shouldn’t be missed by gin lovers. From guided gin tastings, paired with speciality chocolates, to a gin-making masterclass, you need to add this stop to your itinerary.
Unexpectedly South African food quirks that you’re unlikely to find elsewhere
Locals and tourists alike know about our proudly South African biltong, bunny chows, boerewors, and braais, but there are some lesser-known peculiarities that...
StrangeLove shares their version of the “El Presidente” cocktail
Derrick Decks, the resident bartender at StrangeLove shares a classic cocktail recipe that packs a punch and is sure to impress!
5 things you need to know about Karaoke Kong
This neon-lit, ‘80s-inspired karaoke bar in Johannesburg serves up endless fun. We just caught up with the owners – and here are the 5 most important things to know about Karaoke Kong.
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