Featured Gems

Explore the people, places and passion behind South Africa's casual everyday dining scene.

How Gounden’s became a Glenwood institution, one bunny chow at a time How Gounden’s became a Glenwood institution, one bunny chow at a time There is no pretension here, no fancy decor, and no messing about with the family’s tried and trusted recipes. By… Pretoria gems: Masego Mbonyana’s guide to the Jacaranda City’s hidden hot spots Pretoria gems: Masego Mbonyana’s guide to the Jacaranda City’s hidden hot spots Though it often plays second fiddle to South Africa’s faster-paced culinary capitals, Pretoria is a haven for foodies. By Jade… 5 restaurants putting their small towns on the culinary map 5 restaurants putting their small towns on the culinary map A seaside gem, a French restaurant in the Swartland and the highest wine bar in the country… By Lynda Ingham-Brown… Jason Lilley, a.k.a. Captain Bread, takes us on a foodie tour of Green Point Jason Lilley, a.k.a. Captain Bread, takes us on a foodie tour of Green Point We find out exactly where Jason eats when he’s not at work… By Jade Taylor Cooke Ask a Green Point… Epic culinary journeys: The restaurants that go the distance Epic culinary journeys: The restaurants that go the distance These are our favourite restaurants that are worth the mileage. By Lynda Ingham-Brown There’s no doubt that South Africa has… Nanaga Farm Stall: home of the Eastern Cape’s legendary lamb and mint pies Nanaga Farm Stall: home of the Eastern Cape’s legendary lamb and mint pies Nanaga Farm Stall: home of the Eastern Cape’s legendary lamb and mint pies By Lynda Ingham-Brown The adage that good… Four padstals worth planning a road trip around Four padstals worth planning a road trip around A road trip isn’t a road trip unless there are top-notch car snacks to enjoy on the drive. And no… People travel two hours to the Midlands for this bakery’s bombolonis People travel two hours to the Midlands for this bakery’s bombolonis By Jeanne Calitz Like many of us, Dave Goncalves started baking bread, specifically sourdough, during the pandemic. But unlike many… These are the three most-viewed restaurants on Neighbourhood Gems These are the three most-viewed restaurants on Neighbourhood Gems At Eat Out Neighbourhood Gems, our goal is simple: to highlight the local eateries that chefs around the country can’t…