WOMEN TO WATCH: THE TRAILBLAZERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICAN DINING

There are many ways to gauge the temperature of a country's restaurant culture. You can count awards and new openings, or look at the length of waiting lists. More revealing, perhaps, is to look at who is cooking, pouring, making and opening the doors. South Africa is one of the most compelling places to eat…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 31, 20260Comments

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WINTER WARMERS: COSY TABLES, COMFORT FOOD AND IRRESISTIBLE OFFERS

When the weather gets wintery, South Africans take hibernation to a different level by swapping hikes and beach days for fireside hangouts. Good food and cosy gatherings are one of the season's best distractions – the cooking gets slower, the dishes get more indulgent, and some of the city's hardest-to-book tables become a little more…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 21, 20260Comments

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Summer in Review: Inside South Africa’s Biggest Season for Dining

As we head into winter, Dineplan looks back at one of the most remarkable summers on record for dining out in South Africa. Cast your mind back: the starters arrive just as the golden hour hits. Someone's sunglasses are still on the table. Another bottle is ordered without discussion. Nobody is checking the time. Whether…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 5, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

Food Trends 2026: What South Africans will be eating, drinking, and leaving behind

January is unavoidably reflective. December's excess has receded; the champagne flutes are boxed away, the reservation calendar thins, and resolutions hover briefly before dissolving into something more realistic. What remains is a clearer sense of what we actually want to eat, drink, and gather around. Not what went viral. Not what photographed well for three…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 12, 20260Comments

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Table for Two: Valentine’s Day specials across South Africa

Valentine's Day is almost here, and it's time to clink glasses, share plates and make reservations worth dressing up for. Whether you're planning a first date or simply looking for an excuse to eat well with someone special, South Africa's restaurants are pulling out all the stops. From an open-air cinema experience under the stars…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 3, 20260Comments

Food & Wine Lifestyle Out & About

Cold Nights, Warm Plates: Discover Winter Hotspots in South Africa

There's something unexpectedly alluring about South African winters; the crisp Cape Town mornings where Sea Point palms sway in a salt-laced chill; the amber-toned sunsets over Durban's marina that invite a slower pace, or the cool Joburg evenings that beckon deep reds and long dinners. This is the season for slipping into low-lit dining…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 28, 20250Comments

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Reach For A Dream Night of Dreams Gala Dinner

An evening of generosity, hope and wonder There are dinners that delight, and then there are nights that move us, reminding us of what matters and why we gather at all. Reach For A Dream Foundation is hosting the highly anticipated Night of Dreams Gala Dinner, taking place on Saturday, 26 July 2025,…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 20, 20250Comments

Food & Wine Out & About

Where to take your mom to dine this Mother’s Day

Mother's Day is fast approaching and it's the perfect excuse to indulge in great food and heartfelt moments to celebrate the woman who deserves it most. Whether you're planning something elegant or relaxed, Dineplan has curated a list of memorable dining experiences to treat your mom and family to something truly special, from live piano…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 6, 20250Comments

Food & Wine

Why Food Safety Is Non-negotiable In 2025

Four Essential Steps to Safer Commercial Kitchens Ever heard of the ‘5-second’ rule? The one that claims it's safe to eat food that's fallen on the ground, as long as you pick it up within five seconds? Various studies have debunked that as a myth – and if you’re in the hospitality industry, hopefully, you’ve…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 25, 20250Comments

Food & Wine

What’s on the table: South African dining trends for 2025

Dineplan spoke to South Africa's culinary chefs and industry insiders to find out what we can expect in 2025. So many factors take a restaurant from "good", to the topic of conversation at dinner parties. Maybe it's an acclaimed chef with a string of previous hits to their name,…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 4, 20250Comments

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WOMEN TO WATCH: THE TRAILBLAZERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICAN DINING

WINTER WARMERS: COSY TABLES, COMFORT FOOD AND IRRESISTIBLE OFFERS

Summer in Review: Inside South Africa’s Biggest Season for Dining

Food Trends 2026: What South Africans will be eating, drinking, and leaving behind

Table for Two: Valentine’s Day specials across South Africa

Cold Nights, Warm Plates: Discover Winter Hotspots in South Africa

Reach For A Dream Night of Dreams Gala Dinner

Where to take your mom to dine this Mother’s Day

Why Food Safety Is Non-negotiable In 2025

What’s on the table: South African dining trends for 2025

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