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By Brett Perlstein

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Parreirinha Restaurante

A home away from home and 5 decades in the game, there are very few restaurants that can compete with this one! Prepare to have your expectations exceeded from the lovely ambiance, attentive service, and mouthwatering dishes to the generous portions and unparalleled value for money. You won’t wait too long to come back!

Summary: Fireplace, Great Cocktails, Well priced
Cuisine: Portuguese
Type: Casual Dining
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Location: The Square Cnr High & Old House Lane, Melrose Arch, Melrose North, Johannesburg, 2046

1920 Portuguese Restaurant

The taste of Portugal in the heart of Joburg! Authentic Portuguese cooking and a menu offering a wide variety to choose from. Service is excellent and the atmosphere vibrant and fun, with an outdoor terrace area if you’re looking for a more informal setting. Book in advance, this one is popular for a reason!

Summary: Specials, Vibrant, Terrace seating
Cuisine: Portuguese
Type: Casual Dining
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Location: 1 Hutton Court Cnr Jan Smuts &, Summit Rd, Randburg, 2196

Hacienda

If you love Mexican inspired food, this is a must try! Inspired by Baja California, experience a modern twist on authentic Coastal Mexican with tortillas made fresh daily by hand, seafood and meats prepared on an authentic charcoal grill, and you just can’t have a dull day when you taste the complimentary Mole (pronounced MOH-lay!) served with crackers to satiate you while you peruse their mouth watering menu. Highly recommend the brisket and Baja lobster taco.

Summary: Elegant, Vibrant, Vegan Options
Cuisine: Coastal Mexican
Type: Casual Fine Dining
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Location: 92 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000

Farro

This beautiful spot in the picturesque wine estate Gabrielskloof, celebrates pure indulgence embracing butter, cream and great wine. Not plant based (unless you’re talking about grapes), the restaurant boasts locally sourced ingredients from nearby farmers who care about what they put into the ground and how they harvest from it. The menu is ever evolving with a focus on seasonal produce, comforts and classics.

Summary: Great view, Welcoming, Events venue
Cuisine: Global cuisine
Type: Casual Fine Dining
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Location: Swartrivier Rd, N 2, Bot River, 7185

The Ouzeri

The Ouzeri, a culinary jewel in Cape Town’s city centre. This restaurant is a contemporary celebration of Cyprus and Greece’s regional dishes and culinary traditions, bringing a piece of the Mediterranean to South Africa. Here, old family recipes are executed with modern style and flair, creating a dining experience that is both nostalgic and innovative. With a menu sourced from top local producers and a wine list that complements the flavours of each dish perfectly, The Ouzeri promises a meal that is as memorable as it is delicious.

Summary: Mediterranean, Contemporary, Flavorful

Occassion: Date night, special celebration

Cuisine: Cypriot-Greek

Type: Casual Regional Dining

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Location: 58 Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000

Biru

Biru is a unique and interactive experience, blending the classic braai with fine dining, made the way you want it. From classic Japanese to Sushi, BBQ, Hotpot, Sake and a wide variety of sauces, there are melt in your mouth options for all tastes. They also have an extensive range of beer, whiskey, and wine as well as imported Japanese beers and whiskeys to try.

Summary: Great vegetarian options, Interactive Dining, Friendly Service
Cuisine: Asian
Type: Interactive Fine Dining
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Location: 329 Rivonia Blvd, Edenburg, Sandton, 2128

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You can't go wrong with a Brie recommendation. He approaches food with an enthusiastic sense of adventure and spontaneity that simply cannot be topped. Dishes that had me apprehensive at first have become dishes I'll go back for again and again, that can only be described as a spiritual experience, and must be shared with friends because it will "absolutely change your life"!
Amber Sharp
Amber Sharp

Meet Brie

Humans are like onions, we have layers, one of mine – I’m an avid foodie. Any chance I get, I’m exploring a delicious menu somewhere in good company with a great whisky.

On my favourites list you’ll find unassuming spots that will surprise and delight – don’t judge a “book” till you’ve tried the food, swanky bars for those celebratory nights, and refined dining establishments with food so good it could be a last meal – all have something exceptional to offer. I can say that having been to every single one.

I believe life should be savoured – one bite, one sip, one laugh at a time. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink, and let’s embark on this delicious journey together.

Welcome to the table and buon appetit!