Eating out

Chef Craig Paterson launches a spectacular new summer menu for The President Hotel

Published on November 24, 2016

If ever you find yourself, tired and (most importantly) hungry after a particularly long week at work, we suggest you make your way to The President in Bantry Bay. Walk through the hotel doors, find a sunny poolside spot, order a Pina Colado and peruse the kitchen’s shiny new summer menu.

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Popular Sea Point pit stop, Strolla, launches a new breakfast menu

Published on November 22, 2016

Whether you are going for your usual early-morning stroll along the promenade or just looking for a scrumptious pre-work brekkie, Strolla’s new menu has something for everyone. You can enjoy your meal either in the relaxing and elegant dining area reminiscent of the Mediterranean seaside or you can soak up some sun on the patio while taking in the ocean...

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South Africa’s Top 10 have restaurants have been announced!

Published on November 21, 2016

It started with 20 of the country’s most delicious and stylish restaurants and a panel of anonymous judges to critically review them. Now, the wait is over and the 2016 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards have been named. Here’s the list of the 10 restaurants where you should be booking a table:

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Festive feasting with Tsogo Sun

Published on November 19, 2016

Earlier this year, Tsogo Sun hosted an astounding 11 course ‘Christmas in July’ feast for a group of food influencers. MK was lucky enough to score an invitation to the foodie spectacle. Now, Christmas is almost upon us, and we have the inside scoop on what to eat from Tsogo Sun’s menus, this holiday season.

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Mocktails versus wine: Can they really face off in the food pairing game?

Published on November 8, 2016

The mocktail has long been considered a responsible (albeit, less fun) treat for begrudging designated drivers, but these virginal drinks have recently evolved into something a lot more sophisticated.

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The Sandwich Baron has gone Banting!

Published on November 5, 2016

We have good news for all the low-carb lovers out there – South Africa’s biggest sandwich franchise, The Sandwich Baron, has recently revealed an additional Banting-friendly menu! Co-founder Sally J’Arlette-Joy felt the health benefits she experienced from following the wildly popular diet needed to be shared with the broader public. And so, the inspiration for […]

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Pizza + wine + Winelands = Magic

Published on October 26, 2016

Can you think of a better way to spend a pleasant day than an afternoon in the Cape Winelands? Eikendal does you one better and throws pizza into the mix.

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Local is lekker: 3 great reasons to shop at farmer’s markets

Published on October 24, 2016

New food trends pop up all the time, but this one may just hang around a little longer. A trip to the farmer’s market has become one of the most popular Saturday-morning activities around South Africa, thanks to consumers wanting to get their hands on organic produce, fresh ingredients and unprocessed foods. Haven’t joined the movement yet? Here’s why you...

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#StellaSessions

Published on October 15, 2016

It had been a long week and the MK team couldn’t wait to sit by the pool at Stella Café & Bar to enjoy some much-deserved afterwork drinks. Not just any drinks, though, bottomless bubbles. Yes, you read that right: bottomless bubbles.

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Jamie’s Italian flavour heads to Jozi

Published on October 12, 2016

We’ve all heard the news that world-famous chef Jamie Oliver will be opening his first restaurant, Jamie’s Italian, in Jozi later this year. And it definitely won’t be an absurdly priced eatery with things on the menu we can’t even pronounce… Jamie prides himself on his ability to incorporate the local culture into his menu […]

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