New(ish) in town Jo Buitendach points out a few fresh (and freshly revamped) Joburg eating and drinking spots well worth your time – perfect for working, coffee… by Jo Buitendach July 13, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 5
What we’re drinking this week: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Smooth vanilla, tropical fruit and that Glenlivet pineapple twist – a classic Speyside malt for the connoisseur and the curious… by Sarah Buitendach July 11, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
The key ingredient: brassicas In the third of our series of ingredient-focused food columns, The Rural Cook makes a strong case for that very under-loved family of veggies,… by The Rural Cook July 6, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore A smooth, cherry-laced chianti with Tuscan pedigree is our pick for special winter entertaining… by Sarah Buitendach July 4, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Cuvée des Antiques Châteauneuf-du-Pape An iconic French red that pairs beautifully with winter fare… by Sarah Buitendach June 27, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
Three men and their baby Curate at Ellerman House blends local flavours, fine wine and striking design for Cape Town’s most immersive new fine-dining experience… by Martin Jacobs June 13, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
The key ingredient: citrus In the second of our series of ingredient-focused food columns, The Rural Cook examines the intersection of amphetamines and aromatherapy in citrus… by The Rural Cook June 8, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
The key ingredient: quinces In the first of a biweekly series of ingredient-focused food columns, we examine the transformative, transcendent quince.… by The Rural Cook May 11, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
Big wheels keep on brunchin’ It’s Sunday morning, so might we suggest you head to Rosebank’s Proud Mary for a bite?… by Jo Buitendach May 4, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
From Bedfordview to Belgrade: How Natasha Sideris built a café empire Natasha Sideris, founder of tashas, shares her journey from a café in South Africa to an international restaurant empire… by Sarah Buitendach March 28, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
1 Ban Ki-moon’s (overly) simple fix for South Africa February 27, 2026 The former UN secretary-general says South Africa should focus on…
2 The utility – and tragedy – of a boring budget February 27, 2026 South Africa’s increasingly low-grade ambitions are writ large in this…
3 The surprising firsts that shaped Joburg February 27, 2026 Here’s a little history of Joburg’s earliest architectural and cultural…
4 Eight questions for the interesting and interested: Sahil Harilal February 27, 2026 Charles Greig Jewellery’s marketing manager, Sahil Harilal, on art, fashion,…