A visual diary of dishes worth remembering.

From fine dining tasting menus to hidden Cape Town gems, this gallery captures the plates, textures, and moments that define my culinary journey.

A bite through my lens

Amuse-bouche selection with maize chips, tahini dip and smoked Stanford croquette at Coy
Honey and oat brioche at Chef’s Warehouse Tintswalo, served warm with dip
Lamb with spinach, butternut, pap, potjie and jus at Coy

COY Restaurant

Lamb - Spinach - Butternut - Skopo Jus - Pap - Potjie

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Fresh oysters served at Chef’s Warehouse Tintswalo Cape Town

Chefs Warehouse Tinswalo Atlantic

Oysters

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Fermented sourdough with kefir butter and bokkom at Coy
Seared tuna and Patagonian squid at Chef’s Warehouse Tintswalo
Tea with Ma dessert with lemon cream, strawberry jam and Ceylon tea at Coy

COY Restaurant

"Tea With Ma"

Lemon Cream - Strawberry Jam - Ceylon Tea - Koesister


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Dish on a light-colored plate with chips and herbs on a wooden table.
Line fish sashimi with sauce and herbs at Chef’s Warehouse Tintswalo

Chefs Warehouse Tinswalo Atlantic

Linefish Sashimi

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Herb-crusted lamb main course at Pier Restaurant Cape Town
Roast venison with Atlantic risotto at Chef’s Warehouse Tintswalo
Yellowfin tuna with tamarind and chilli at Pier Restaurant Cape Town
White chocolate and lemon dessert plated at Chef’s Warehouse Tintswalo
Curried hake bread course with cultured butter at Pier Restaurant
Gin fizz style mocktail with cucumber at Chef’s Warehouse Tintswalo
Strawberry and elderflower dessert at Pier Restaurant Cape Town
Petit four chest presentation at Pier Restaurant Cape Town
Pot Luck Club fish sliders served on buns with pickles and sauce
Fish Tacos 2.0 at Pot Luck Club with crispy fish, salsa and fresh herbs
Pot Luck Club dessert selection including nougat, chocolate caramel, tropical bomb and strawberry mochi
Smoked beef fillet with black pepper and truffle café de Paris, chickpea goat’s cheese and fries
Chilli salt Patagonian squid with crispy wakame and soy sake reduction at Hiro Izakaya
Pot Luck Club fish ceviche with citrus dressing and edible flowers on a white plate
Beef short rib gyoza with Taiwanese ginger sauce at Hiro Izakaya Cape Town
Mushroom parfait with pickled onions and mushrooms served with warm garlicky flatbread at Mill Street Bistro
Miso-buttered eggplant and crispy tempura oysters at Yatai Ramen Bar Cape Town
Mill Street Bistro L’Entrecôte Experience. Rump steak, unlimited fries, green salad and signature mushroom café au lait sauce
Honey glazed brioche bread with cultured butter at Tryn
Yatai Ramen Bar prawn dumplings with lime and yellowtail sashimi with pickled papaya and citrus dressing
Clementine and chai crème brûlée with biscuit on top at Tryn Cape Town
Truffle wagyu ramen and miso kingklip ramen at Yatai Ramen Bar in Cape Town
Mushroom soup with truffle arancini at Beyond Restaurant winter menu
Freshly baked bread with whipped butter and dips at Beyond Stellenbosch
Warm brandy pudding with citrus elements and ice cream at Beyond Restaurant
Cape Malay gamefish tartare with vibrant citrus and spice at Beyond
Colourful macarons and petit fours served at Beyond Restaurant Stellenbosch
Cheese fondue in baked onion with toasted brioche at Beyond Stellenbosch
Amuse-bouche trio at Foxcroft Constantia including duck croquette, aubergine taco
Dry aged rump with bone marrow jus and seasonal vegetables at Beyond
Complimentary focaccia with garlic labneh butter at Foxcroft Constantia
Cauliflower parfait with tahini, sultanas and flatbread at Foxcroft Constantia
Roasted oyster with refined garnish at Salsify Camps Bay
Thai BBQ duck with red curry sauce and sticky rice at Foxcroft Constantia
Chicken skin tart with delicate garnish at Salsify
Chai custard koesister dessert with ice cream at Foxcroft Constantia
Salsify welcome elixir and snack at The Roundhouse Camps Bay
Beef cheek cavatelli with bone marrow sauce at Foxcroft Constantia
Golden beetroot with cashew cream and pickled guava at Salsify
Autumn Impressions gnocchi with foraged mushrooms at Salsify
Heirloom tomato tart with burrata and basil at The Test Kitchen
Beef fillet with chakalaka and jollof rice at Salsify
Rich oxtail pasta with parmesan and herbs at The Test Kitchen
Salsify chocolate bar dessert with refined plating
Beef fillet with signature sauce and seasonal garnish at The Test Kitchen
Fresh oysters with mignonette and citrus on crushed ice at The Test Kitchen Cape Town
House-made crackers with creamy dip and Japanese condiments.
Steamed milk bread with cultured butter and Japanese condiments at Oku.
Signature lamb main with jus and seasonal garnish in elegant Kaiseki style.
Three Japanese-inspired amuse-bouches served in minimalist ceramic at Oku Franschhoek.
Beetroot dish with vibrant garnish presented in refined Japanese style.
Fresh oyster with refined garnish served in elegant Kaiseki style.
Charred cabbage with delicate garnish plated on a deep blue ceramic dish.
Soft shell crab with refined garnish and Japanese-inspired plating at Oku.
Rich beef bone broth with marrow elements served in ceramic bowl.
Dark chocolate mousse with delicate garnish on a matte black plate at Oku Franschhoek.
Pan-seared sea bass with prawn, clams and rich seafood sauce at Eleven Franschhoek
A bowl of corn kernels with Selection of petit fours including truffle and mochi
Springbok tartar with parmesan crisp and caper aioli at Eleven Franschhoek
Chef’s snack selection with spiced nuts and small bites at Eleven Franschhoek
Gemsbok tortellini with miso glaze and candied nuts at Eleven Franschhoek
Beef croquette and mushroom tart amuse-bouche at Eleven Franschhoek
Fresh oyster with citrus, chilli and puffed grains at Eleven tasting menu
Tuna carpaccio with tozazu dressing, citrus and chilli at Eleven Franschhoek
El Pastor pork taco with pineapple at Mexicola Locale
Eton Mess dessert with blueberry ice cream, meringue shards and fresh berries at Eleven Franschhoek
Charred Mexican street corn with crema at Mexicola Locale
Guacamole, jalapeño olive dip and salsa with tortilla chips
Papa Dulce sweet potato taco at Mexicola Locale Cape Town
Pineapple margarita with salted rim at Mexicola Locale Cape Town
Paige eating lamb quesobirria taco with rich jus
Churro waffle with chocolate sauce at Mexicola Locale
Classic salted fries in Zuney branded cup on wooden table
Fresh Paloma cocktail with grapefruit at Mexicola Locale
Cactus sorbet palate cleanser served between courses at The Waterside.
Zuney smashed beef burger cross-section with pickles and house sauce
Plated sweet potato starter with refined garnishes at The Waterside restaurant.
Beef burger cut in half at Zuney Cape Town showing juicy patty and melted cheese
Handmade gnocchi with seasonal vegetables and delicate sauce at The Waterside restaurant.
Elegant rhubarb tart with cheesecake elements and ice cream at The Waterside.
Salmon sushi rolls with fresh garnish at Yama restaurant in Cape Town
Crispy fried calamari served with dipping sauce at Yama Cape Town
Chocolate brownie dessert with cream and garnish at Yama Cape Town
Steamed dumplings in bamboo basket at Yama Asian restaurant Cape Town
Overhead view of starters at Chefs Warehouse & Canteen including seafood and seasonal small plates.
Tuna sushi rolls plated on black slate at Yama Asian Eatery Cape Town
Charcuterie board with cured meats, cheeses, olives and artisan bread at Chefs Warehouse & Canteen Cape Town
Assorted plated desserts at Chefs Warehouse & Canteen with layered textures and modern presentation.
Kale salad and steak tartare small plates at Tannin on Bree Cape Town
Overhead view of main dishes at Chefs Warehouse & Canteen featuring refined small plate sharing menu.
Tandoori cauliflower and cured yellowtail small plates at Tannin on Bree
Bruschetta starter with tomato, herbs and olive oil served at Woodlands Eatery in Cape Town
Lamb medallions and miso gnocchi served at Tannin on Bree Bree Street
Freshly plated pasta main course at Woodlands Eatery, Cape Town, topped with herbs and grated cheese
Pink Paloma cocktail served at Florentin Cape Town
Close-up of melanzane aubergine dish with tahini and herbs at Florentin
Hummus and meat dish with pita bread on a wooden board in a restaurant.
Kwama dish plated at Florentin with bold Middle Eastern flavours
Sirloin steak with Caesar wedge and crispy paprika fries at Marble Cape Town
Detailed shot of Florentin toast on wooden table with crisp edges
Rustic bread tower with pumpkin purée served at Marble restaurant V&A Waterfront
No. 87 cocktail in elegant glass at Florentin Bree Street
Modern key lime pie with lime jelly and meringue pearls at Marble Cape Town
Dessert at Urban Umami featuring chocolate mud pie and mango, lemon, and pineapple basil sorbets.
Garden set menu mains, legume terrine, glazed carrots, sogan dolma and Asian cabbage with nduja dressing, Upper Union.
Selection of bao buns, calamari, salmon sashimi, beef dim sum and sticky pork belly served at Urban Umami
Rooibos poached pear with puff pastry, cremeaux, Clemengold citrus and burnt honey semifreddo, Upper Union
Charred green tartare with paneer, palak spinach sauce and naartjie atchar, Upper Union Cape Town
Caprese starter with fresh mozzarella, tomato and crispy fried bread at The Woodlands Eatery wine pairing
Kubaneh bread with piped butter, Upper Union Restaurant Week Garden menu Cape Town
Clam pasta in a dark bowl at The Woodlands Eatery during a Zevenwacht wine pairing dinner
Slow-cooked lamb main course at The Woodlands Eatery during a Zevenwacht wine pairing dinner
Golden goat’s cheese tart with floral jelly and microgreens served at Meuse Farm x Painted Wolf Wines pairing dinner
Spicy tuna box with California rolls, crispy tuna tartare and maki at Sushi Box Cape Town
Warm farm style bread with creamy butter and smoked yellowtail pate served at Meuse Farm wine dinner
Golden sushi box potstickers in glossy soy sauce, topped with sesame and scallions at De Waterkant
Baby bibb lettuce and lemon verbena aioli paired with Painted Wolf Teardrop Viognier at Meuse Farm
Tuna 2-Way roll topped with ruby red tuna and maki at Sushi Box
Lightly smoked ostrich with tart jus and roasted beetroot paired with Painted Wolf Pictus VII red blend at Meuse Farm
Caramelised pastry layered with dark chocolate mousse paired with Painted Wolf Black Tip Mourvedre at Meuse Farm wine dinner
Rustic sourdough loaves, pastries and baked goods displayed on a wooden table at Motherdough bakery in Jonkershoek
Creamy pea risotto with Karoo crumble and root vegetables served alongside smoked ostrich at Meuse Farm wine dinner
Into the Blue smoothie bowl from Harvest Café Muizenberg with fruit, coconut flakes and house-made granola
Assorted house-made desserts at Motherdough Jonkershoek launch, layered slices and baked sweets displayed in Stellenbosch
Overhead view of two plates with food, candle, and olive bowl on a dark table.
Motherdough grilled cheese on sourdough and the Panino sandwich served at the Jonkershoek
Complimentary warm focaccia with sweet herby butter at Grub & Vine Norval
Pan-seared gnocchi with sweetcorn, zucchini basil purée and Parmesan crisp at Grub & Vine Norval
Mosbolletjies with Parmesan, bovril butter and apricot butter at East City Grill
Heirloom tomato and summer beet salad with ruby beetroot, glossy tomatoes, neon radish and basil gel at Grub & Vine Norval
Fresh fish nigiri with tuna, avocado, rice and light ponzu at East City Grill Cape Town
Silky panna cotta with toasted meringue, buttery crumble and deep berry sorbet at Grub & Vine Norval
Medium-rare fillet brushed with wagyu fat, exotic mushroom sauce and creamed spinach with pear
Shakshuka with baked eggs in spiced tomato sauce and warm pita bread at Lazari Café in Gardens, Cape Town
East City Grill cheesecake with tennis biscuit base, matcha dusting and puffed rice ice cream
Fault Line cocktails with coconut and vanilla at Batanga Cape Town
Cheesy chilli poppers with properly dirty martinis topped with three green olives at HQ Steakhouse bar in Century City
Prego chicken skewers and mushroom faux gras small plates at Batanga
250g sirloin steak with Cape de Paris butter, fresh-cut fries and the signature HQ salad at HQ Steakhouse Century City
Cucumber and elderflower South Side cocktail at Batanga Cape Town
Paige enjoying salt and pepper calamari with lemon aioli and beef fillet carpaccio with parmesan and fennel at HQ Steakhouse
Steak with chimichurri, thin fries and broccolini at Batanga Kloof Street
Burnt Basque cheesecake served at HQ Steakhouse Century City, creamy centre with caramelised top and minimalist plating
Full Contadina pizza with sun dried tomato, zucchini, peppers, eggplant from Piccolo Posticino Rondebosch
Coriander crusted venison loin with Cape Malay lentil salad at Delaire Graff Wine Estate
Contadina and Regina pizzas side by side from Piccolo Posticino Rondebosch
Focaccia Bar truffle prosciutto crudo and caprese focaccia sandwiches
Regina pizza with ham, mushrooms and mozzarella from Piccolo Posticino Rondebosch
Kalk Bay Courtyard smoked salmon eggs benedict breakfast dish
Harvest Table plate from Yumcious Cape Quarter in Cape Town with pie, frittata, salads
Yumcious vegan garbanzo bagel with hummus chickpeas avocado spinach on seeded bagel
Furney’s Wine Bar truffle arancini and mozzarella pesto tomato toasted sandwich
Bouchon Bistro small plates including gnocchi, ostrich with purée and calamari in pomodoro sauce
Starling’s café veggie scramble breakfast served with sourdough toast and salsa
Smoked salmon sandwich on toasted bread with avocado, cucumber ribbons, lettuce, served with dressing at Yumcious Café
ëlgr restaurant dishes with aubergine and chicken served with beluga lentils at Cape Town restaurant
Yumcious café table spread with smoked salmon sandwich, garbanzo bagel sandwich and beef burger with fried egg and chips
Yumcious beef burger with fried egg and chips served on toasted bun
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