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The great cheesecake guide
Treat yourself to a slice of cheesecake and a cuppa, or really commit and order a whole cheesecake in advance (we fully support your lifestyle choices) at one of these bakeries, delis and cafés around the country.

The best restaurants in Durban
Eat Out editor Abigail Donnelly and her panel of reviewers selected the most stylish eatery and the best Italian, fine dining, steakhouse, bistro and Asian restaurants in Durban.

50 child-friendly restaurants
Keep the kids busy with activities ranging from jungle gyms and giant chess sets to pizza making and colouring books at these 50 great family-friendly restaurants.

15 South African cheeses everyone should try
The SA cheese scene is thriving. With so many great new producers out there, we took it upon ourselves to write you a cheese bucket list. You're welcome.

Best of Johannesburg
Eat Out editor Abigail Donnelly and her panel of reviewers selected the best bistros, steakhouses, fine dining restaurants, and Italian, Asian and African eateries in Johannesburg.

Slap vs. crispy: the battle of the French fries
When it comes to the French fry, is crispy really the pinnacle of perfection? Or is there a place for the slap tjip?

Where to eat malva pudding
Sweet, sticky and homely, malva pudding is one of those ultra nostalgic desserts. We know grandma always made it best, but here are a few places that are kind enough to share.

Where to eat ribs
We’ve found some of the best places to get your fingers sticky with honey-glazed, sweet-and-sour and traditional barbecue basting. It’s time to bite off more than you can chew.

SA's best hipster hangouts
Is there a correlation between the density of ironic facial hair and good coffee? Katharine Jacobs goes in search of South Africa’s hippest restaurants.

35 lunch and dinner buffets
An epic pile-your-plate session is awaiting you at these buffet tables in the major cities.

Best of Cape Town
Our editor and team of reviewers recommend where to eat out in the Mother City, whether you're after the best pizza, neighbourhood bistro, or special occasion eatery.

The seafood platter guide
Want to splash out on peri peri prawns, garlicky mussels and lemony line fish? Here's our price guide to seafood platters around South Africa.

The pizza index
Heard of the Big Mac Index? We've applied the same principle to some of our favourite Italian restaurants around the country to help you find great, affordable Italian food.

Our favourite Saturday markets
Wake up early for freshly baked pastries, steaming artisan-roasted coffee and a smorgasbord of tempting stalls. Here's our list of the best Saturday markets around South Africa.

The best healthy restaurants in SA
Our guide to eating out healthily features restaurants with plenty of vegan or veggie options; fresh, local, organic or free-range produce; and a willingness to cater for gluten, lactose and other intolerances. 

Restaurants with sea views
Brace yourselves! Here's our guide to the restaurants on the coast in South Africa, from beach-side shacks for fish 'n chips to stylish ocean-side dining.

The best fine dining restaurants in SA
Looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, an anniversary, or a birthday? Shine up your shoes and make a booking at one of these fine establishments.

The best Italian restaurants in SA
From the chopping board to the dinner table, Italian cuisine is food to be chewed up, chowed down, and chuckled over with friends and family. Here is our pick of the top Italian eateries in the country nominated for the 2012 Eat Out DStv Food Network Award for Best Italian Restaurant, won by Café Del Sol.

The best steakhouses in South Africa
Perfectly grilled steak, with glossy sauce and a starchy side order, is one of life's rare pleasures. Here are our nominees for the Best Steakhouse Award, the winner of which will be announced on Sunday 25 November at the Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards. 

The best Asian restaurants in South Africa
We take you through the most flavoursome and fragrant food to be found at notable Asian eateries around the country, one of which will be named the Best Asian Restaurant at the Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurants Awards later this month. 

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