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Food and Drink in South Africa
South African food and drink. South Africa has a fantastic culinary tradition and its wines are famous throughout the world. Find out where to eat and drink, wine and dine in Durban, Cape Town, the Winelands and Johannesburg. Discover Biltong, Braais and Bunny Chow. Check out the world class wineries in the Cape Winelands region as well as the micro-breweries that are cropping up everywhere.
The Best of South African Food
South Africa has a rich culinary tradition, from Africa, Europe and Asia, along with wonderful ingredients. Specialities include waterlillies, mopane worms, ostrich and slap pap.
The Best of South African Drinks
Drinks to look out for when travelling in South Africa - local specialities including wines, beers, non-alcoholic drinks and traditional brews.
Culinary Tours to South Africa
Information about culinary tours to South Africa. Find information about South African cooking schools, food tours, South African cuisine and more.
Cape Town's Top 10 Restaurants
My top 10 picks of best restaurants in Cape Town and the Winelands. If you're looking for fine dining, gorgeous views, excellent wines and great service, these top 10 Cape Town area restaurants will not disappoint. Cape Town has hundreds of great places to eat for all budgets so it's difficult to choose where to go, check out this list and you...
The Cape Winelands – Historic Heart of South Africa's Good Life
The Cape Winelands are a rich green land of rolling vineyards, quaint old towns, and country inns, with stunning scenery, fine wining and dining and enough other activities to keep any holidaymaker happy.
Where to Eat in Cape Town
A quick rundown of some of the most popular restaurants in Cape Town. You can eat almost every type of cuisine under the sun in Cape Town, and wash it all down with excellent wine. Try the Africa Cafe for some delicious local fare, or head to the Winelands for world class nouvelle cuisine.
Ten Top Romantic Restaurants in South Africa - South Africa's most romantic...
South Africa may not yet rival France and Italy for world's greatest gourmet treats, but it does have some stunningly good restaurants . With such magnificent scenery, you are also spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing somewhere for a romantic night out. I have only picked a couple of the fabulously romantic restaurants in country house...
The Cape's Top Wines - Top 10 Wineries of the Cape
When faced with something like 800 wineries, how do you go about identifying the top wines and wineries of the Cape? The decision of what to buy or drink can be nearly as daunting as trying to unravel the enigmatic French Appellation d origine contr l e system. Some local wine writers have proposed a 'first growth' classification for the top...
Constantia Wine - South Africa's Original Vintage
South Africa's first wines were made in Constantia and became a favourite drink of kings and emperors. Today, alongside other wonderful wines, a new generation of winemakers are doing their best to recreate the magnificent flavours that captivated everyone from Napoleon to Charles Dickens.
The Celebrated Curry Bunny Chow
Durban's Curry Bunny Chow. What is Bunny Chow, how did a street food become so popular and more fun facts about Bunny Chow.
Biltong
Biltong is a delicious dried meat snack commonly found in Southern Africa. This article provides information about the different types of biltong available and also where you can buy it when you get back from your vacation.
Rooibos – South Africa's redbush wonder tea
Rooibos is caffeine-free, low in tannin, high in anti-oxidants and seems to have a host of other healing properties that are only now being fully appreciated. South Africa's redbush wonder tea is becoming a popular drink of choice around the globe.
The Africa Café
Restaurant review of the Africa Café, Cape Town, South Africa
Spier, Great Cape Wineries to Visit
Spier winery near Stellenbosch has been transformed from an old-looking Old Cape wine estate, into arguably the best - certainly the most popular - Cape winery to visit.
Fairview, One of the Best Cape Wineries to Visit
Fairview, with its grand views, great wines and equally great cheeses, is one of the very best Cape wineries to visit.
Jonkershuis, Groot Constantia, Cape Town
Jonkershuis, in Groot Constantia, is one of the best restaurants in Cape Town. Jonkershuis specializes in delicious simple dishes as well as Cape Malay cuisine, a real South African treat.
Where to Eat Seafood in Durban
Where to Eat Seafood in Durban. Find out where you can get the best seafood in Durban. Get recommendations for Durban's best seafood restaurants.
Where to Eat Curry in Durban
Where to Eat Curry in Durban. Find out where you can eat the best curries in Durban, South Africa. Restaurant reviews and contact information.
Where to Eat in Durban - International Cuisine
Tips and information on where to eat in Durban. Durban is famous for its curry but there are also plenty of excellent restaurants serving "international food". Find out where to eat in Durban if you aren't too keen on spice.
Beers of Southern Africa
South Africa consumes the most beer on the African continent. While most folks are happy enough drinking local Castle lager, there are more discerning tastes to satisfy, and South Africa's micro-breweries are coming to the fore. Here's a quick introduction to some of the most common beers found in South Africa and some of the micro-breweries that are worth visiting.
Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa
Bo Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa -- Information, what to see, history and tour od the Bo Kaap area in Cape Town, a unique Cape Malay community.