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Cannabis has come a long way from being associated mainly with homemade brownies and casual edibles.
CANNABIS

How cannabis earned a seat at the fine dining table

Forget space brownies and infused pizzas. South Africa’s top chefs are now pairing cannabis terpenes like fine wine for high-end gourmet dining.

  • Lutho Pasiya
3 min read
While smash burgers won fans with their crisp edges and quick cooking time, a thicker patty continues to appeal to those looking for a fuller bite and richer flavour.
FOODIES

Smash vs thick: South Africa’s great burger debate

The smash burger craze dominated menus, but thick patties are staging a big comeback. Local chefs reveal why diners want substantial burgers again.

  • Lutho Pasiya
3 min read
The seven colours meal has long been more than a Sunday lunch.
FOODIES

Seven Colours goes gourmet: SA’s classic Sunday meal redefined

Once a Sunday home tradition, "seven colours" is now hitting restaurant menus as chefs elevate South Africa's ultimate comfort food into a high-end experience.

  • Lutho Pasiya
4 min read
Once associated with simple home cooked meals, cabbage is now being grilled, charred, fermented, braised and wrapped around rich fillings before landing on restaurant menus.
CHEFS

Move over cauliflower: Why fine dining chefs are obsessing over cabbage

Driven by high living costs and a revival of local heritage ingredients, South African chefs are turning humble cabbage into fine-dining hero dishes.

  • Lutho Pasiya
5 min read