From farm-to-fire freshness in Franschhoek to a glass-house gin bar in Rosebank, discover Cape Town and Johannesburg’s latest restaurant openings and dining experiences this December.
Must-have reservations in December
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Category: News and Trends
Here we discuss and share food and restaurant industry news, and shine the spotlight on exciting new restaurant openings across Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Kwa-Zulu Natal and the rest of South Africa. We also celebrate our Dineplan milestones, highlight any of the top-performing restaurants on Dineplan and all the newcomers to our online booking platform.
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Farro finds a new home in Gardens
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Must-have reservations in September
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