VUUR Is On Fire: Stellenbosch Restaurant Scores Double Win in One Night

VUUR

It was a landmark evening for VUUR, the fire-driven dining experience that has quickly established itself as one of South Africa’s most talked-about restaurants and a rising presence on the global culinary stage. Last night, that momentum was confirmed when VUUR was ranked No. 52 in the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants Awards – the…

FYN Restaurant Named Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant of the Year 2026

FYN Restaurant

The Cape Town restaurant takes South Africa’s highest dining honour — with FYN and Beyond awarded the Eat Out Patrón Mixology Award The South African food industry gathered at the Baxter Theatre Centre on 23 March for a celebration of culinary excellence. The evening’s defining moment was the announcement of the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant…

The Bistro at Brookdale Wins its First Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Award

The Bistro at Brookdale

The Bistro at Brookdale Estate has earned its first Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Award when it was named among just 66 restaurants nationwide, celebrated for shaping and elevating South Africa’s culinary landscape in 2026. Set against the dramatic Drakenstein Mountains in the Paarl Winelands, the Bistro lies at the heart of the estate, guided by…

A New Era for Neil Ellis Wines: Where World Flavours Meet Iconic Wines

Neil Ellis Wines

After months of careful refurbishment, Neil Ellis Wines has reopened its doors with a striking new tasting room and an elevated culinary offering that brings a fresh, globally inspired perspective to the estate. The redesigned space reflects a confident evolution, blending clean contemporary lines with the warmth and authenticity long associated with the brand. It…

Multiple La Colombe Group Restaurants Recognised at The 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards

La Colombe Group

In a night celebrating South Africa’s culinary excellence, six restaurants within The La Colombe Group were once again recognised at the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, held at The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town. Chefs, industry leaders and fine-dining enthusiasts gathered to honour the country’s leading restaurants, with the group continuing to feature prominently…

A Delightful Duo

La Motte is delighted to announce a partner to its popular Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the beautiful barrel-matured La Motte Balsamic Vinegar! This blend of Albana, Ancellotta, Fortana, Lambrusco, Montuni and Sangiovese e Trebbiano is from the Modena region in Italy, renowned for its wonderful Balsamic vinegar. Masterfully combined in a traditional method, the vinegar’s…

The Belly Restaurant Group: From Single Passion Project To Hospitality Group

The Belly Restaurant Group

Cape Town chef/restaurateurs Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart, who together have made a massive footprint on the South African dining scene with their intimate sustainability-forward South African restaurants Belly of The Beast, Galjoen and Seebamboes, have formed a hospitality group called The Belly Restaurant Group. In addition, the group will open three new restaurants in…

Maru: Where Seoul Heat Meets Cape Town Cool

Set along the electric stretch of Bree Street, Maru Korean Steakhouse arrives with unapologetic energy, fusing the pulse of modern Seoul with the edge of Cape Town’s nightlife. This is not a quiet dinner spot. It is a full sensory experience. Flames rise from open grills, neon glows against moody interiors, and the rhythm of…

SA Food Community Celebrates at The 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards

2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards

The South African food community gathered for a spectacular celebration of culinary excellence at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town on 23 March. The 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards honoured the restaurants and chefs who continue to define and elevate South African dining. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the…

Nuy Introduces Its First Drink In A Can – A Mimosa For Any Time Of Day

Few drinks capture the spirit of laid-back gatherings quite like a mimosa. Now Nuy Winery has introduced its very first drink in a can – a bright, refreshing mimosa designed to suit South Africans’ easy-going outdoor lifestyle.   The new Nuy Mimosa Orange Sparkling Spritzer is a light, lively drink with 5% alcohol – a vibrant blend…