Vegetarian dining at Gingko restaurant is a real treat. Not only does it serve a range of hearty breakfasts, wholesome mains for lunch and everything in between, but you can also choose between its impressive buffet and a mouth-watering à la carte menu. It’s an absolute must for vegetarians and vegans. more

Since Yum Yum opened its doors in Tzaneen in 2008, the trendy bistro has enlivened dining in the Lowveld town. Head chef Jonathan Taylor’s innovative, globally inspired menus and his insistence on fresh, organic produce ensure that food lovers from far beyond the northern province of Limpopo come to here to feast. more

Durban's Freedom Café is one of the funkiest places to eat out in this port city. It is a boutique restaurant set inside a fire-engine red shipping container, and offers tasty dishes inspired by the continent of Africa. Oh, and the venue is dog friendly. more

Gilroy is a microbrewery with a country pub/restaurant and beer garden attached in Muldersdrift, Gauteng. Presiding over the popular establishment is brew master, beer connoisseur and host par excellence, Ireland-born Liverpudlian Steve Gilroy. Sporting a bowtie, apron and pipe, the silver-haired raconteur is as unique as his award-winning lagers and ales. more

Even though the popular Mitchell’s Brewery opened in Knysna as far back 1983, almost a full decade would pass before the country's legions of hidden craft-beer brewers would emerge from their garages, open brew pubs and microbreweries, and invite the public to taste their artisan brews. more

Asparagus tours form part of the annual Ficksburg Cherry Festival in November, when 30 000 visitors arrive in town to enjoy a host of outdoor activities including cherry picking, essential oil tours, steam train rides, beer festivals, car shows and much more. more

9th Avenue Bistro, which opened in 2001, has an excellent reputation for delicious light meals that are inventive yet honour classical cooking traditions. Menus are reinvented to match the season in an atmosphere that is sophisticated yet laid-back, in true Durban style. more

South Africa's major centres – Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg – offer superb bistro restaurants. And if you look further afield, to places like the Cape Winelands, you'll be amazed at the quality of bistro dining available. Some of the country's best chefs specialise in giving a new interpretation of the French bistro, with delicious results. more

A rooibos tea safari is exclusive to the Cederberg region of the Cape West Coast. Elandsberg Eco Tourism, a tour operator and accommodation provider based at one of the region's largest tea plantations, offers 1-hour guided tours of a tea farm in a safari vehicle. more

The Gourmet Shed outside Clarens is a worthy pit stop for hungry travellers in search of the finest local fare. The converted sandstone barn offers a unique restaurant and country-style feasting in a very scenic part of the Eastern Free State highlands. Think of tables of meaty treats, fresh fruit and vegetables, and melktert (milk tart) like ouma (granny) used to make. more

Chain restaurants offering vegetarian options have grown in South Africa in recent years. From traditional and health-oriented fast food outlets to sit down eateries, vegetarian dishes have increasingly made their way onto these menus. As a result, vegetarians have much more choice, no matter where they find themselves in the country. more

South African food awards are a good compass to direct you to the best local produce available. Winning products and establishments are chosen by the country's top chefs, food critics and restaurant reviewers, guaranteeing you a mouth-watering local foodie adventure. more

Wine and music tours will add enjoyment and variety to your Cape winelands experience. Performances range from contemporary rock and pop concerts that the whole family can enjoy, to traditional Cape song and dance concerts, or, for serious classical music buffs, wine cellar soirees. more

Vegan wine, or vegetarian wine, may sound like an oxymoron, given that wine is made with grapes. However, vegan and vegetarian wine drinkers are keenly aware of what goes into their wine as this affects the integrity of their lifestyles and/or beliefs. more