Food and wine
Jamie's Italian expands to South Africa
amie's Italian, the successful restaurant chain founded by world renowned British chef Jamie Oliver, already has 40 branches around the globe. There is soon to be another one added to the list, and it'll be based in Melrose Arch in Joburg – much to the delight of local foodies.
Debut cookbook for South Africa's Sibalicious chef
Foodie and chef Siba Mtongana continues to fly the South African flag high. After leaving her mark internationally on fusion cuisine, she has launched her debut cookbook, My Table. And readers are able to watch her prepare a few of her delicious signature dishes.Gugulethu winemaker toasts success
In South Africa's townships, wine was associated with cheap liquor, says winemaker Nondumiso Pikashe. People saw it as the favoured drink for old men who wanted to get drunk quickly, but she saw a different side and today runs the successful, 100% female owned Ses'fikile wines.South African chardonnay judged best in world
Groot Constantia's 2013 Chardonnay beat more than 800 other entrants from around the world to be judged the best overall chardonnay at the 22nd annual Chardonnay du Monde competition held recently in France.More stories from this section...
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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 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. >
SA goodies abroad
South Africans abroad: missing your potjiekos? Forgotten the recipe for bobotie? Here's some quick links to help you recapture the taste of home. >