On the lookout for refreshing non-alcoholic drink options beyond overly sweet and boring mocktails? From DIY shrubs to alcohol-free gins, beers and aperitifs, quench your thirst with these flavour-packed, grown-up alternatives.
4 observations from the 2023 restaurant awards season
Chef Caitlin Kennedy uncovers four notable trends from the 2023 South African restaurant awards. The Cape reigns supreme, fine dining evolves across the world, and dining “experiences” win favour.
Dineplan Industry Trends Report 2024
Discover key insights into South Africa’s restaurant scene and guest dining habits in the Dineplan Industry Trends Report 2024. Learn about tech’s impact on restaurants and emerging trends!
8 food and dining trend predictions for 2024
While food and dining trends are hard to anticipate in our fast-paced world, we can be sure that 2024 promises to focus on affordable, healthy and sustainable eating.
Link in bio: Your mini website on Instagram
Instagram’s new multiple “link in bio” feature makes it easier than ever to drive traffic to your website, take reservations, and promote specials. Learn how to add multiple links to your bio and discover five links every restaurant should include.
Why we all love social dining
Social dining is on the rise, and for good reason: it’s a great way to bond with friends and family, try more dishes, and boost your happiness. Learn more about the science of social dining and why it’s so good for us.
Foraging for food: Rediscovering South Africa’s indigenous bounty
Explore the art of foraging in South Africa, from nutrient-rich coastal finds to indigenous land treasures. Here’s how to start the journey into foraging responsibly for wild food.
A taste of culture: New food tourism rooted in experiences
As global culinary tourism shifts its focus from fine dining to culturally rooted experiences, it’s important to capture the essence of South Africa in our restaurants, guides and experiences.
An ode to the recipe book
Will recipe books ever become redundant? Chef and recipe book lover, Caitlin Kennedy hopes not! Plus, she shares 5 new recipe books that you need to add to your shelves.
Is fine dining dead? Not in South Africa it seems
Notorious for long hours, poor pay and gruelling working conditions, fine dining may not be sustainable as we know it. But does this spell the end for fine dining? Looking at the South African industry, Chef Caitlin says not.
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