5 stars: Jardine restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

For her final review in the series Jos Baker visits George Jardine’s quaint new restaurant, which offers low prices, stunning presentation and friendly service. ...

Culture Club Cheese review

Jos Baker|Published

Head to Culture Club Cheese at the top end of Bree Street to find your perfect cheese-mate, and tuck into a vast selection of dishes, writes jos Baker.

4 stars: Yumcious restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

Jenny Morris’ new restaurant, Yumcious, offers a wide variety of delicious dishes from a weigh-and-pay buffet. One of the highlights was the Waldorf salad, writes ...

Eatery Wood Fired Grill review

Jos Baker|Published

Opened just six months ago, The Eatery Wood Fired Grill is already popular. The menu varies according to what’s available locally, writes JOS BAKER.

Cucina Labia restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

Elegant decor, period paintings and inventive cuisine make Cucina Labia well worth a visit. Traditional dishes are given a modern twist, writes JOSS BAKER.

Dalliance restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

IN an ideal scenario, once you’ve pin-pointed the right V&A entrance, you are wafted by escalator up to the first floor, and simply swan down the “golden mile” to ...

Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

MOST wine farms open a restaurant as an added attraction. Then engage a top-ranking chef for added allure. Haute Cabrière has bucked this trend. In the basic belief ...

4 stars: Amore Ristorante Italiano review

Jos Baker|Published

Modelled on the simple Italian restaurants that serve as neighbourhood dining rooms, Amore offers artisanal pastas, traditional sauces and hearty main courses. The ...

4 stars: Cuvée restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

ON THAT scorching day last week, when those on holiday were pool-lounging or aiming for the beach, I was heading against that bumper-to-bumper crawl.

Jos Baker’s top 5 restaurants

Jos Baker|Published

In rating a restaurant, I mind my Ps (forget the Qs) looking for passion, playfulness and plating.

4 stars: Vergenoegd Wine Estate restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

A NEW year, new destination and an exciting contemporary vision that allows visitors to personalise products in the historic ambience of Cape Dutch homestead.

5 stars: Open Door restaurant

Jos Baker|Published

The restaurant is friendly and unpretentious. Try the tempting new breakfast menu, or opt for a flavour-driven wine-pairing dinner.

5 stars: Camphors restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

YOU can tell it’s holiday time by the inescapable Jingle Bells in supermarkets and the pallid Swallows among us, making the most of our sun and exchange rate.

5 stars: La Colombe restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

I HAVE just celebrated a magic marriage.

Den Anker V&A restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

Den Anker celebrates its 21-year milestone with wine, snacks and, of course, premium beers, writes Jos Baker.

Eatery review: Mango Ginger in Obs

Jos Baker|Published

I WAS told of this bakery, coffee shop and deli by a fan who felt it deserved publicity, saying, “Hope their fare rings your bells as much as mine!”

Review: The Deckhouse Crab Shack and BBQ

Jos Baker|Published

Don a plastic apron and tuck into shrimp nachos, soft shell crabs, oysters, crayfish and muscles. It’s a crustacean addict’s paradise, writes Jos Baker.

Glen Carlou Restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

A warm welcome, the delicate amuse, tempting starters and fascinating mains combos were led down by desserts that failed to impress, writes Jos Baker.

Bistro Sixteen82: a fetish for freshness

Jos Baker|Published

SPRING on a plate, catching Cape Town’s changeable weather in a transitional menu ranging from popular pork belly to a foretaste of fresh summer pleasure.

Hoghouse Barbeque review

Jos Baker|Published

Pig out Texan BBQ-style at PJ Vadas’ new Hoghouse Barbecue. Meat, potato salad, coleslaw and a wide variety of imaginative sides and snacks feature.

Charango Peruvian Grill and Bar review

Jos Baker|Published

Indulge in a smorgasbord of Japanese and Peruvian flavours at Charango. The menu is designed for sharing and expanding culinary borders.

Boschendal restaurant review – Jos Baker

Jos Baker|Published

There’s no room for wallowing in nostalgia at the revitalised Boschendal. Choose from a varied menu of authentic and seasonal dishes, writes Jos Baker.

@ The Greenhouse restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

Take your pick from two menus at The Greenhouse, both boasting colourful, imaginative and exciting dishes. Even the snacks are luscious flavour bites, writes Jos ...

Baker’s bites: Myoga restaurant review

Jos Baker|Published

A recent visit to Myoga erased the sour taste left by a previous experience.

The avenue is buzzing

Jos Baker|Published

Go hungry: you'll be plied with plates of tasty, wholesome food at friendly prices.