Eat like a local- Cape town

16/12/2023

With 2023 quickly running to an end we’d like to say thank you to our a suppliers, the stars of the show 🤩, for ensuring our guests made lasting memories while in Cape Town.

2023 saw the launch of our Hermanus walking food tour called “taste of Hermanus”. For the time being we are running the Hermanus tour on an add hoc basis, so please contact Susan Mann on [email protected] for availability and bookings.

Lastly, thank you to my co-hosts and dear friends, Zee, Andrew, Susan and Megan for showing our guests a great time, and of course how to Eat like a Local!

We’re taking a short break beteeen Christmas and New Year and look forward to making 2024 even greater! Wishing all of you a merry festive season.

Ps, there are still a few spots on our Cape Town walking tour for next week. Check availability on our website at eatlikealocal.co.za. See you in 2024!

12/12/2023

When in Hermanus, be sure to let Susan guide you to the best food and drink spots in town and Eat like a Local - Hermanus!

Enjoy a fantastic adventure through Hermanus with the Eat Like a Local tour. Host, Susan Mann, will give guests an insider’s view of where the best spots are that often only the locals know about, those little deli’s, eateries and coffee shops where local chefs and artisans are plying their trade and offer an authentic experience of Hermanus’s culinary character.

Visitors are introduced to new places, dishes, and drinks with the hope that it will give them ‘the lay of the land’ and enable them to find their own way back to their favourite spots afterwards. Read more about this exciting venture here https://www.locallife.co.za/editions/28-november-2023

27/06/2023

13/03/2023

Wonderful fynbos tasting today with our guests up close and personal to the flora in The Company’s Garden. Thank you Coffee at The Vine!

09/02/2023

While the bobotie is an integral part of Cape Town's culinary past, it is also a must try dish when you visit South Africa. We get served a slightly upgraded version at Zanne’s fare. We call it the 'Private school' bobotie. Join us to

06/02/2023

Some exciting news from Eat Like a Local!

Hermanus is a seaside town about 120km from Cape Town best known for being one of the best whale watching destinations in the world. More recently Hermanus became renowned for wines grown and produced in the adjacent Hemel-and-Aarde valley, particularly Pinot Noir, celebrated annually with the Pinot Noir Celebration. In 2019 Hermanus was named an UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and as recently as this week, it was named number 18 on the list of 100 most loved destinations in the world according to Tourism Sentiment Index.

We are very excited about a soon to launch Eat Like a Local food experience in Hermanus!

Have a look at the pictures for a sneak peak and watch this page for more details coming soon.

14/11/2022

It was such a treat eating at Marthinus Ferreira’s new restaurant at Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch. Marthinus, formerly from DW 11-13 in Johannesburg, recently took over the newly renovated space. Expect epic views, fine wines, and of course classic flavourful dishes that will make you go back again and again. Really happy to have Marthinus close by in Stellenbosch, and looking forward to many great meals at Jordan restaurant.

02/11/2022

Who says walking food tours are not for rainy days? Had a blast today with these fine guests sampling some of Cape Towns best food and sights!

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02/10/2022

Great to see some of our favourite Cape Town spots on the list of 100 best bars in the world!

When at The House Of Machines Cape Town, do yourself a favour, order an Old Fashioned and thank us later 😉.
At Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen, our favourites are experimental fynbos and South African brandy combinations. Sophisticated and delicious!

SA establishments make it to list of 100 best bars in the world

Cape Town boasts three bars in the ranking. Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen is 53rd on the list, followed by The Art of Duplicity (88th) and The House of Machines (92nd). Sin+Tax in Johannesburg completes the list at 100.

12/09/2022

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Email: [email protected]
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10/09/2022

We just love hearing about the great experiences our guests have on tour with us. Thank you for the lovely review Lauren!

★★★★★ "The food was excellent and the company was even better. Rupesh cares deeply about small businesses, delicious food and offering a local’s perspective on the history and culture of Cape Town. He is honest, an open book, and does a great job of bringing people together through Cape ...

06/09/2022

https://winegoggle.co.za/2022/09/04/reflections-on-cape-chenin-blanc/

The transformation of a work horse grape. We love chenin blanc.

It would not be inaccurate or over-dramatic to say that the story of Chenin Blanc is, in fact, the story of the South African wine industry. Or, at least, that

12/07/2022

The Khoi and San communities are now financially benefiting from the rooibos industry's commercial use of the plant.

09/07/2022

Our very own Faeeza .

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-06-03-cooking-with-faeeza-in-her-bo-kaap-kitchen/

After 30 years of selling rolls to hungry students at UCT, Faeeza Abrahams decided it was time to look after herself. She began cooking for tourists and visitors at her home in Bo-Kaap. Then she featured in an episode of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, which made her famous.

08/07/2022

Curate your own wine tour in the city.

https://www.capetownmagazine.com/wine-bars

Free wine tastings, live jazz, pizza bagels, special imports + a new bar in Loop Street coming soon

06/07/2022

We don't often get the 'in-laws' on tour.

This father in law lived true to the warm, kind and gentle nature of our own "Father in law Masala".

Join our City Bowl Tasting Experience and visit the iconic trading to explore the variety of spices that have shaped our culinary landscape.

Come

04/07/2022

https://www.getaway.co.za/travel-news/where-did-the-capes-great-whites-go-a-new-study-has-the-answers/

23/04/2022

This mom and daughter from the USA fell in love for with gin during lock down . We got to share dynamic range with them today and they are in love.

06/04/2022

Nostalgic moments, sharing our experience with guest that have South African roots.

03/04/2022

https://crushmag-online.com/the-best-coffee-shops-in-cape-town-2/

Cape Town has no shortage of incredible places to get a good cuppa coffs. We round up the best coffee shops in Cape Town in each suburb of the Mother City.

31/03/2022

What's the most interesting thing you've discovered in your city?

📷 | Rupesh Kassen, Capitec client & founder of Eat like a local- Cape town, on a walking food tour through the Bo Kaap.

29/03/2022

Rainy day magic. The Cape Town rain was not contest for these hungry travelers today.

28/03/2022

We got a bit of lime light with and . Thanks for showcasing our unique food experience I'm Cape Town.

Big shout out to our partners .noire for your dedication and making this insert possible.

28/03/2022

Catch us tonight on how to Eat like a local

04/03/2022

The key to our success is our passionate partners.

Meet Ansia Jonk from

A true creative, Ansia has a background in jewelry design, is a superb cook with an exceptional pallet not to mention the fact that she is a true entrepreneur. We are proud to have worked with this dynamic lady since the inception of Eat like a local in 2017.

Ansia provides our guests with a unique South African botanical tasting, curated especially for us. Rooibos tea might be the most popular fynbos but by no means the only edible one.

Join us to discover South Africa's cultural heritage through an immersive food experience. Come

26/01/2022

The city is reawakening!

Introducing the Long Street Market!

A concept that aims to revitalize the Cape Town CBD through the power of music, culture, art, artisan produce and products, and most importantly, great food!

Free to the public, every Saturday, beginning from the 29th of Jan 2022

12/05/2021

Last week we hosted this lovey couple from New Orleans, not only were they enjoying their honeymoon in South Africa but it was our first tour since last year March. Sarah and Devin thank you for joining us and we wish you many happy years together. To the rest of you we look forward to you joining us in South Africa soon to Eat like A Local.