Meet the Chefs Rustling Up Magic in Cape Town's Kitchens
Tasty tour through South Africa's Winelands and tastiest coastal stretches in search of game-changing gourmands and the best restaurants...
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Oct 1611 min read
Alexander Smalls on Bringing the Best of Africa’s Cuisines Into Homes Around the World
The chef's latest cookbook, out this week, “highlights Africa's gifts to the world, through people and food." Photo: Bea Da Costa By...
Sep 303 min read
Vivid Colours and Bold Flavours: The Nigerian Food Boom
By Emmanuella Alausa Have you ever tried fufu or efo riro? Or moi moi? If you haven’t already, you might do soon, because they’re...
Sep 283 min read
These African Safari Lodges Offer High-end Cuisine With a Focus on Local Ingredients
Safari lodges are swapping staid Continental menus for fresh recipes that spotlight Indigenous ingredients. By Mary Holland Klein Jan, at...
Sep 94 min read
A guide to travelling to Zambia solo as a Black woman
From game drives and luxurious boltholes to bucket list views of Victoria Falls By Vivienne Dovi I’m very passionate about learning...
Jun 255 min read
The Definitive Guide to South African Cuisine, a Diverse Food Culture
This unique cuisine is something for your taste buds to check out By Mark Stock The podium for global cuisine is too often hogged by...
Jun 223 min read
Where to Shop, Eat, and Stay in Sierra Leone's Capital, According to the City's Top Fashion Designer
The under-the-radar capital of Sierra Leone has lively beaches, thought-provoking art, and great shopping. Fashion designer MaryAnn Kai...
Jun 172 min read
Top 3 Foodie Festivals You Need to Visit in South Africa
From the harmonious sizzles of a braai to the tantalising aromas permeating the air, a food festival in South Africa is a sensory...
Jun 144 min read
South Africa’s Cultural Feast: A Tapestry of Tasteful Traditions
South Africa’s food festivals offer a sensory feast of flavors, aromas, and culinary practices that authentically represent the country’s...
Jun 123 min read
Kigali, Rwanda, Is One of East Africa's Most Stylish Cities — Here's Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop, According to a Local
Kigali, Rwanda, Is One of East Africa's Most Stylish Cities — Here's Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop, According to a Local Pierra...
Jun 24 min read
This Chef in Rwanda Wants to Create a Revolution in African Cuisine
"Our first mission is to promote the amazing ingredients and cuisines within Africa." By Matt Ozug, Juana Summers, Tinbete Ermyas KIGALI,...
May 167 min read
A Guide to the Swartland, South Africa's Most Underrated Wine Region
Producing some of the country’s most sought-after bottles, this lesser-known wine community is morphing into a design haven well worth...
Feb 166 min read
Cape Town Chefs Champion Indigenous Ingredients Like Never Before
A wave of homegrown chefs are telling their stories on the plate in the South African city. By Sarah Khan During the fourth course of the...
Feb 151 min read
Food Truck Business Breaks New Ground in Ethiopia
By Shewangizaw Wegayehu In Ethiopia's city of Hawassa, a tale of resilience and entrepreneurship is unfolding on the streets. Addis...
Feb 89 min read
Come to Mauritius for the Beaches, Stay for the Best Cuisine You’ve Never Heard Of
It’s a food paradise in the Indian Ocean with its own style of both rum and dim sum. There’s no shortage of places to catch beautiful...
Jan 102 min read
Africa's Culinary Queens: Breaking World Records and Serving Culture
Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Razak (L), Ugandan chef Dorcus Bashebah (M) and Nigerian chef Hilda Baci (R) - Copyright © africanews By...
Jan 73 min read
A World Famous Chef Returns Home to Ethiopia
By Samuel Getachew ADDIS ABABA — World renowned Ethiopian-born chef Marcus Samuelsson has opened his first Africa-based restaurant in the...
Jan 55 min read
Dishes From my Egyptian Childhood
Artist Laila Gohar finds comfort in food from her Cairo upbringing The author and her mother eat stuffed courgette © Adrianna Glaviano By...
Dec 27, 20233 min read
These 3 Award-winning Chefs Are Redefining African Food — and Introducing a Whole New Audience to Its Rich and Diverse Flavors
Meet the chefs who are bringing African food to the global stage. PHOTO: COURTESY OF DIEUVEIL MALONGA GROUP By Alicia Erickson From the...
Nov 9, 20233 min read
Here's Where to Eat and Drink in South Africa, According to the Country's First Black Female Winemaker
Ntsiki Biyela is shaking up the industry — for good. From left: Chef Vusi Ndlovu's chicken yassa at Edge Africa, in Cape Town; Aslina's...
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