Savour the New: Cape Dining Gems and Award-Winning EVOOs

From top-tier olive oils to bold new restaurants, these local flavours prove that taste is the ultimate travel companion

A tasty treat and delicious invitation can take a trip to new heights. An umami adventure in olive oil or a new restaurant, anyone?

Olive oil

Peaceful Land

In the Franschhoek Valley, Terre Paisible produces award-winning extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), nurtured by pristine terroir and a close-knit, dedicated team. Since 2015, they have become leaders in South Africa’s olive oil scene, crafting excellence in every bottle

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Warm Welcome

'Charisma 2 Delicate' by Ouma Se Huis Boutique Olive Estate earned a coveted spot in the 2024 Absa Top 10 Olive Oils. Rooted in family heritage and crafted with care in the Klein Karoo, this award winning EVOO reflects dedication, tradition and the perfect harmony of nature and craftsmanship.

Overlooking

Blending tradition with innovation, Tokara sets the standard for South African EVOO. Nestled in the Simonsberg foothills, the estate’s award-winning oils reflect a deep respect for nature, precision farming and a strong community ethos.

In the Franschhoek Valley, Terre Paisible produces award-winning extra-virgin olive oil, Image: Supplied

New City Restaurants in Cape Town

American Connection

Sea Point’s food scene just got a bold new addition with Alfi Pizza, Image: Supplied

Sea Point’s food scene just got a bold new addition with Alfi Pizza, the latest venture from the team behind Jarryd’s and Ariel. Their selling point? New Haven pizza. From 1920s Connecticut, New Haven pizza is a thin-crust, wood fired creation with a perfectly crispy yet chewy base and a generous char. Alfi brings this unique slice of history to Cape Town’s City, offering an array of delicious options from classic Sicilian and Funghi to Diavola and even a sweet S’mores pizza. Alfi promises a fresh, flavourful twist on pizza that’s sure to become a local favourite.

Alfi brings this unique slice of history to Cape Town’s City, Image: Supplied

Fine Dining Kingdom

Inspired by film director Wes Anderson’s whimsy and founder Megan Kritzinger’s deep-rooted love for French bistros, The Wes offers a unique blend of storytelling, style and elegant dining. Designed with Bone Design’s Nicola Orpen, the space boasts movie-set glamour featuring plush banquettes, dusky-pink ceilings and a Grand Budapest Hotel mural. The menu, led by chef Samantha Temmers, elevates French classics with Cape twists — the Moules Marinière, 300g entrecôte (ribeye) with handcut fries and Café de Paris butter, and hazelnut Paris-Brest are highlights. Its charm, craft and cosmopolitan warmth makes The Wes an imaginative homage to art, culture and the joy of beautiful dining.