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Farro far from finished: How a resilient Cape Town restaurant beat the odds

Despite weathering many crises, Farro has thrived in Cape Town thanks to superb cuisine and a devoted community

What we’re drinking this week: Moillard Bourgogne Chardonnay

Let the chardonnay do the talking with this delight

Anglerfish, the epitome of bad romance

And now’s the time to start panicking

Proud Mary brunch. Picture: Supplied

Food for thought: Readers share their top lunch spots

Where to grab your next meal, in Joburg or Cape Town

Nokx Majozi.

Nokx Majozi is bringing South African flavours to the world

London’s ‘Pie Queen’ celebrates local flavours in her debut cookbook

What we’re drinking this week: Château de Fesles Vin de Loire Chenin Sec

We may know our chenin, but the French got there first

FIONA McDONALD: The answer to life, the universe and everything

Tokara’s flagship cabernet shows decades of painstaking work distilled into a wine that tastes effortless

The Leopard bubbles up again

Krone serves up a special treat in Jozi

What we’re drinking this week: Vieux Château des Combes, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux

Grand Cru without the grand fuss

What we’re drinking this week: Château de Fesles Loire Cabernet Franc

It's packed with juicy red fruit, floral notes and a touch of spice

Met vleis, ja, met vleis: the legendary Hantam Vleisfees

Experience the ultimate celebration of Karoo culture, live music, and flame-grilled lamb at the legendary Hantam Vleisfees in Calvinia.

The key ingredient: almonds

From Cleopatra’s beauty rituals to Ottoman feasts and classic Spanish tapas, discover why almonds are the most versatile, celebrated tree nut in global cuisine.

How Africa’s favourite beers got their names

Explore the fascinating origins of Africa’s most beloved beer names.