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‘Avozilla’, a monstrous 1kg avo, lands on Woolies shelves... and the price may surprise you

‘Avozilla’, a monstrous 1kg avo, lands on Woolies shelves... and the price may surprise you

Avozilla, the world’s largest avocado, discovered as a feral tree in Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo, lands on Woolworths shelves this week for one week only.

29 Jul

Chefs Warehouse on Bree Street shuts its doors

27 Jul

Caterpillar protein bars and pizza: Could the future of SA food be hanging from a tree in Limpopo?

26 Jul

Why Cape Town’s Tjing Tjing is closing its doors after 15 years

Why Cape Town’s Tjing Tjing is closing its doors after 15 years

13 Mar

How two SA food innovators are changing their communities through a refill revolution

How two SA food innovators are changing their communities through a refill revolution

11 Mar

Pizza slices surpass burgers as SA’s 2nd most popular fast food, but chicken rules the roost

Pizza slices surpass burgers as SA’s 2nd most popular fast food, but chicken rules the roost

08 Mar

Carla Schulze is the Luxe Awards Chef of the Year - here’s the full list of winners

Carla Schulze is the Luxe Awards Chef of the Year - here’s the full list of winners

24 Feb

SEE | New sister restaurants splitting the steakhouse experience in Cape Town’s East City

SEE | New sister restaurants splitting the steakhouse experience in Cape Town’s East City

22 Feb

‘Don’t miss it’: Zola Nene ‘super excited’ for e.tv’s MasterChef S6

‘Don’t miss it’: Zola Nene ‘super excited’ for e.tv’s MasterChef S6

16 Feb

‘Prepare for an emotional ride’: MasterChef returns for S6 on e.tv

‘Prepare for an emotional ride’: MasterChef returns for S6 on e.tv

13 Feb

How a two-ingredient Japanese cheesecake took over the internet

How a two-ingredient Japanese cheesecake took over the internet

02 Feb

Woolies tuckshops are here: Inside the Curro partnership bringing grocery stores to schools

Woolies tuckshops are here: Inside the Curro partnership bringing grocery stores to schools

30 Jan

Why there’s always room for dessert: An anatomist explains

Why there’s always room for dessert: An anatomist explains

26 Jan

Seawater pasta, R7 000 omelettes: 5 chaotic dishes from Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s kitchen

Seawater pasta, R7 000 omelettes: 5 chaotic dishes from Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s kitchen

24 Jan

Get ready: These food trends are set to dominate South African menus in 2026

Get ready: These food trends are set to dominate South African menus in 2026

23 Jan

‘It’s deflating’: The far-reaching impact of no-show reservations on SA restaurants

‘It’s deflating’: The far-reaching impact of no-show reservations on SA restaurants

20 Jan

WATCH | Cape Town’s kota bozza: Words may stutter, but Meli Gingqini’s kota’s speak volumes

WATCH | Cape Town’s kota bozza: Words may stutter, but Meli Gingqini’s kota’s speak volumes

29 Dec 2025

Gallery meets gastronomy: Acclaimed photo exhibition finds culinary counterpart in Cape Town

Gallery meets gastronomy: Acclaimed photo exhibition finds culinary counterpart in Cape Town

15 Dec 2025

We rated mince pies from 4 major supermarkets: Here’s who sleighed and who crumbled

We rated mince pies from 4 major supermarkets: Here’s who sleighed and who crumbled

13 Dec 2025

From Addo to the Alps: How SA’s underprivileged youth are becoming world-class chefs

From Addo to the Alps: How SA’s underprivileged youth are becoming world-class chefs

08 Dec 2025

‘Mother of service’: FYN’s Jennifer Hugé named Relais & Châteaux Woman of the Year

‘Mother of service’: FYN’s Jennifer Hugé named Relais & Châteaux Woman of the Year

28 Nov 2025

Led by renowned chef Richard Carstens, Off the Menu launches in Stellenbosch

Led by renowned chef Richard Carstens, Off the Menu launches in Stellenbosch

26 Nov 2025

Cape Town’s Oranjezicht market is moving: Here’s where and when

Cape Town’s Oranjezicht market is moving: Here’s where and when

24 Nov 2025

Say cheese! SA’s artisanal wonders win big at World Cheese Awards

Say cheese! SA’s artisanal wonders win big at World Cheese Awards

21 Nov 2025

‘We had to make a statement’: Inside Marble Hospitality’s Saint menu overhaul

‘We had to make a statement’: Inside Marble Hospitality’s Saint menu overhaul

20 Nov 2025

‘An extension of the experience’: Cape Town favourite Ouzeri opens natural wine bar

‘An extension of the experience’: Cape Town favourite Ouzeri opens natural wine bar

18 Nov 2025

From spreadsheets to spice blends: How this entrepreneur pivoted and landed on Checkers shelves

From spreadsheets to spice blends: How this entrepreneur pivoted and landed on Checkers shelves

14 Nov 2025

Locals first: Stellenbosch restaurant Plenitude set to open its doors in November

Locals first: Stellenbosch restaurant Plenitude set to open its doors in November

06 Nov 2025

‘May your pockets never run dry’: Meet the Cape Town foodie making budget meals viral

‘May your pockets never run dry’: Meet the Cape Town foodie making budget meals viral

31 Oct 2025

Sweet seller’s schoolboy passion snowballs into Pick n Pay megadeal… 10 000 at a time

Sweet seller’s schoolboy passion snowballs into Pick n Pay megadeal… 10 000 at a time

24 Oct 2025

How this Klein Karoo entrepreneur became an almond pioneer... despite being allergic

How this Klein Karoo entrepreneur became an almond pioneer... despite being allergic

23 Oct 2025

This farm-to-table Stellenbosch eatery once again scored tops at the Dineplan awards

This farm-to-table Stellenbosch eatery once again scored tops at the Dineplan awards

17 Oct 2025

South Africa’s Johannes Richter to cook with 3-Michelin-starred chef in Italy

South Africa’s Johannes Richter to cook with 3-Michelin-starred chef in Italy

16 Oct 2025

Opá! Top Cape Town chef Callan Austin brings Greek street food to the Mother City

Opá! Top Cape Town chef Callan Austin brings Greek street food to the Mother City

15 Oct 2025

Soft-serve, pizza, donuts, oh my! Pantry by Marble expands with Jozi pop-up, Pretoria store

Soft-serve, pizza, donuts, oh my! Pantry by Marble expands with Jozi pop-up, Pretoria store

14 Oct 2025

Peter Tempelhoff becomes first SA chef to be awarded Three Knives at global Best Chef Awards

Peter Tempelhoff becomes first SA chef to be awarded Three Knives at global Best Chef Awards

03 Oct 2025

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