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Venture into Culinary Wilderness: Unveiling South Africa’s Untapped Gastronomic Treasures

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Experience a gastronomical adventure like no other with Beyond, a new restaurant in South Africa that focuses on utilizing indigenous and often ignored ingredients in their menu. Chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Sebastian Stehr collaborate with Dr. Jan De Vynck to shed light on the origins, procurement, and environmental footprints of these ingredients, resulting in a unique and sustainable dining experience. Beyond’s pantry is a vibrant celebration of variety, with locally sourced ingredients forming the core of their offerings, and the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s menus offer a ninecourse dinner on Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve, coupled with a sevencourse lunch on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

food heritage

Unlock the Secrets of Humanity’s Culinary Past: A Life-Changing Gastronomic Experience in the Western Cape with Esteemed Chefs and Ancient Ingredients

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Embark on a gastronomic journey with beyond’s limitededition Origins of Flavour dining experiences this summer. These exclusive events, inspired by the work of collaborator and paleoecologist Dr. Jan de Vynck, offer a unique chance to delve into the Western Cape’s rich indigenous heritage, centuriesold ingredients, and inventive tastes.

food sustainability

An Exciting Culinary Collaboration: FYN and Chef Shin Takagi

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FYN, one of Cape Town’s finest restaurants, is teaming up with Michelinstarred chef Shin Takagi for an extraordinary culinary collaboration. This gastronomic event, which will take place on Sunday, 17 September, promises an exquisite omakase sushi lunch and a kaisekistyle dinner. The event will feature sustainably sourced local fish and coastal ingredients prepared with precision and passion.