‘Not since Pele has the beauty and brilliance of Brazil been shared so magnificently. You are to food what Pele is to football.’ These were the warm words that paid Twitter tribute to Alex Atala moments after he presented for the first time at South Africa’s recent Design Indaba.

South Africa is home to some wonderful Indian restaurants. Here’s a quick-glance selection of some great places for Indian dining.

The SeaFood at The Plettenberg restaurant has met with popular acclaim from locals and international tourists alike.

Johannesburg – the City of Gold, where the streets are filled with bloggers, fashionistas, trendsetters and not-so-ordinary residents. Not only is it famous for its arts and culture, but also for the variety of bars and restaurants on offer.

Sydda Essop’s fascination with food, people and social conditions led to the publication of a classic new cookbook: Karoo Kitchen.

Travelling along the R60 between Robertson and Ashton, you could be forgiven for missing the sign to Klaasvoogds West. It’s entirely non-descript: a fading road sign at odds with the spectacular scenery of the Robertson wine valley in the Western Cape.

Got some time on your hands and need a place to relax and shoot the breeze? Here’s our list of 10 funky and fabulous places to do just that…

Enjoy an interactive cooking class with your partner, friends or team members at Taste-Buds Cook Club, where you can learn how to make a variety of dishes.

Designer food trucks are a whole new trend in South Africa, and Cape Town is way ahead of the game.