Wines of South Africa CEO Su Birch spoke of the successes of SA's wine routes at the 2007 Vinexpo trade show in Bordeaux, France, describing a "collective approach to wine tourism" that has allowed for the formation of 18 wine routes in the Western Cape, each with its own distinctive personality.
Eat Out's top 10 SA restaurants
Stellenbosch restaurant Terroir took South Africa's top gastronomic honour when it was named the Eat Out Johnnie Walker Restaurant of the Year 2006, while culinary trendsetter George Jardine won the Chef of the Year title.
South African wine
South African wines are among the best in the world, and with the top estates
located in the scenic Cape, wine tourism represents one of the country's growth
industries.
South African cuisine
South Africa offers culinary challenges from crocodile sirloins to fried caterpillars to sheep heads, but also a familiar global menu - anything from hamburgers to sushi to pad thai to spaghetti bolognaise. Check out the menu.
South African restaurant guides
Wondering where to eat out tonight? Here's our update on South Africa's restaurant guides, plus where to go for restaurant and food news, features, recipes and more.
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Eat Out People's Choice - Ever wanted to be a food critic? Dying to tell everyone about a wonderful or horrible food experience? Now's your chance. Review a restaurant on Eat Out People's Choice and stand to win great prizes every month.
Join in the Feast
Franck Dangereux of restaurant La Colombe combines the flavours of his childhood Provence with his intimate knowledge of South African tastes in a collection of recipes that will thrill the most discerning appetite. Quivertree Publications' Feast came third in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for 2004. Place your order here!
Buying SA goodies abroad - South Africans living abroad: missing your potjiekos? Forgotten the recipe for bobotie? Want to know where you can buy real biltong - or make your own? Here's a directory of links to help you recapture the taste of home.
