Africa in your kitchen
The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs in Africa is a grand book, not least because it does a divine
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Glynis Hyslop
You’ve no doubt been to many functions at the venues established by Glynis Hyslop, MD of The Forum. You’ve also likely visited the Turbine
What we’re drinking this week: Kanonkop Kadette Dry Pinotage Rosé
The Currency team never needs an excuse to load the fridge with bottles of rosé and settle in for a sunny afternoon of chilling,
What the chef ordered: Phil Carmichael from Mill St Bistro
His career has spanned training under French culinary giant Michel Roux Jnr at iconic La Gavroche in London to opening Gordon Ramsay’s Maze Restaurant
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Mary Sibande
Mary Sibande’s artistic alter ego “Sophie” is one of the most recognisable and loved characters in South African art history. Sibande’s warmth, smarts and
Get a room: Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
The Currency team are connoisseurs of fine hotels. We’ve spent decades judging the softness of pillows, the friendliness of staff and the fillings in
What we’re drinking this week: Red Cherry Merlot
This week the Woolworths WCellar buying team picked a juicy merlot. With notes of dark cherries and cacao, it sounds like dessert in a
Art of the week: Phillemon Hlungwani
Never pass on an opportunity to spend time with Phillemon Hlungwani. Five minutes in and this acclaimed artist and born raconteur will have you
What the chef ordered: Darren Allsopp from VUE Shortmarket
Darren Allsopp, who is head chef at rooftop restaurant and bar VUE Shortmarket, on Cape Town’s cool Heritage Square, dishes up what he’d order
What readers rate right now
We asked Currency readers what they’ve got on their bedside tables and in their kindle libraries that is worth seeking out. Here’s what these