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The Feb/March 2026 edition of Gourmet Guide celebrates the art of pairing—from wine and cheese at Marble, non-alcoholic pairing flights at Urchin, and companion planting, to recipes from The Red Room and Embarc, Haute People interviews, and culinary journeys near and far.

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SOUTH AFRICA’S ORIGINAL, RESPECTED RESTAURANT RATING

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plated restaurants and awarded chefs

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One Plate: excellent cuisine
Two Plates: exceptional dining that demands a detour
Three Plates: world-class destination dining worthy of a flight
Green Plates: responsible, sustainable practice
Gold Plates: globally iconic restaurants

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GOURMET GUIDE AND WWF-SASSI PODCAST

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Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley presents a series of enlightening chats with Pavs Pillay, Environmental Behaviour Specialist for WWF-SASSI. Learn about sustainability and sourcing fish and seafood responsibly.

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DELECTABLE RECIPES

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enjoy recipes from South Africa’s plated and rated restaurants

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