South African social media seems split on whether upscale versions of traditional foods are a brilliant idea, or an unnecessary culinary departure from tradition. It’s vetkoek, just how much can you possibly ‘upmarket’ it?
Most of my dealings with Somerset West involve traffic and an increase in blood pressure, but this will be completely different.
I went to the Taste of Cape Town last year. It melted my face off. And by the looks of the line up, this year will repeat the performance without very much effort at all. Coffee cocoa ribs, cured Blesbok and Memories of a Sweet Shop are some of the things you can put in your mouth this year. And you know what else? The ticket prices haven’t changed for the last six years, and they won’t this year. Did you know that? Now you do.