Food Feature with Relebogile Mabotja

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Juan Boshoff, the Creative Director of the Johannesburg World Festival of Food and Drink about the culinary experience of a lifetime at the return of the JWFFD, an unparalleled 11-day extravaganza of international food and drink festivities joined by  Dennis Apollonato the Owner of the Fourways Orexi and Pino Di Benedetto the Co-Owner of Settebello Restaurant at Italian Club.

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to  Rachel Modise the Co-Owner of Tso’s Café and  Duduzile Mkize the Head Chef at Tso’s Café about  Tso's Cafe's culinary delights as a vibrant dining hub filled with tales and genuine hospitality.

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Thando Ngwenyama the CEO of Hungover Boksburg which is a newly established restaurant with a mission to provide a unique and enjoyable dining experience.

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to The Executive Chef, Bonga Williams and Thabang Langa, The Sous Chef about Tempo Luxury which is a premier fun-dining restaurant strategically nestled in the heart of North of Johannesburg. Which recently won best Restaurant in Johannesburg 2024 and Best Restaurant in Sandton 2024.

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Uveka Rangappa speaks to the Owner and Manager of Burger & Brew, Ariel Yachad about Burger & Brew which is a kosher burger restaurant. Which has options for everyone be it meat lovers, vegetarians, vegan and so much more. 

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Jane Dutton speaks to renowned South African Plant Based Chef  Mokgadi Itsweng about Lotsha Green Kitchen which recently launched as a pop up kitchen in Dubai.  

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Uveka Rangappa speaks to chef Siyamthanda “Siya” Ngqandu the Grand Catering House Founder and Executive Chef about an exclusive pop-up culinary experience that promises to tantalise the senses and elevate gastronomic indulgence to new heights.

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Jane speaks to Tracy Bird the CBO (Chief Bagel Officer) and Princess Dube the Lead front of House at the pop-up shop and assistant dough maker and bagel shaper in the bagel kitchen about freshly baked Bird's Bagels.  

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Relebogile spoke to Guy Donald the Owner of Turn n Tender Steak House Park Town North about the steak house menu offering and how to choose the best steak, the difference between cuts, grass fed and grain fed.

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Jane speaks to head chef from Thathu Restaurant Buhle Ngwenya as our guest in the culinary segment. She will share her favourite meals from the restaurant with us and give us a sneak peek at what to expect when we visit.

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Relebogile speaks to Marc Roberts the Executive Chef at Fugazzi, Mish Cherie the Brand Communications and Magriet de Bruyn the Digital Strategy Manager about Fugazzi which is all about the simplicity of nostalgic Italian food with a red sauce recipe that slaps.

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Relebogile speaks to Genevieve Pearson-Pavlakis the Owner of Meraki Deli Café and Kath Gerakaris the Founder and Winemaker at Gerakaris Wine about the female owned and run restaurant, female winemaker Greek themed Hidden

gems of Joburg.

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Uveka speaks to Master Butcher Sibusiso Njwena and Deborah Bailey the Marketing Partner to Ribs And Burgers which is a fast growing ribs, burgers and thick milkshakes dinning establishment.  

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Uveka speaks to Papi Molefe the CEO of 2.0 Conference and Private Lounge which is an exclusive fine dining resturant.  

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Uveka speaks to Kamogelo Modise the founder of Awesome Ice Cream Pot, the Pot Plant Ice Cream the first of its Kind. Ice Cream made from soil.

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Relebogile speaks to Chiara Viljoen the Restaurateur of Cafe de Sol and  Juan Loots the Chef for Cafe de Sol about the best Italian restaurant and family owned under the loving and attentive eyes of Mamma Luciana, daughter Chiara, and son Ryan, the brand has grown and flourished. 

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 Relebogile speak to Chef Rico Carlinsky the Founder of Chef Cello, a premium catering company about catering a delicious Christmas meal for the festive season. 

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Relebogile speaks to Monwabisi Thethe the owner of Kanpai and the Chef at Kanpai, Chef Moses Gumede about Kanpai which is about unveiling Rosebank's new premier sushi, tapas, and bubbles experience on The Keyes Art Mile!

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Relebogile speaks to Werner Prinsloo, the Founder of The Fussy Vegan and Connie Mahao the cashier at the Greenside branch of  The Fussy Vegan, about a restaurant

that makes delicious vegan food accessible to everyone. 

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Relebogile speaks to Chef Tyron Gentry the Development and Executive Chef at Livy's, an all-day bistro and bar which is embracing the art of sipping, savouring and socialising.  

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Relebogile speaks to Emma Chen the Founder of Red Chamber about rediscovering authentic Chinese dining at Red Chamber.

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Relebogile speaks to Sinethemba Gangqa the Chief Chef at Ohmi Restro Bar which is a restaurant that provides soul food in a contemporary space

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Relebogile speaks Chef Wandile Mabaso the Owner and Head chef at Les Creatifs about the culinary delights prepared at the Les Creatifs restaurant. 

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Relebogile speaks to Alina Mlotshwa the Founder of Chez Alina Restaurant which is a multi-award-winning Restaurant , boasting its unique, authentic, and homely environment in which their guests enjoy their meals.

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Relebogile speaks to Anna Trapido who is a Food Writer and Broadcaster about roadhouses, travelling food for those who can't travel yet. You go for a drive and stop for a treat.

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Relebogile speaks to Karen Terrel-Kramvis the General Manager of Morning Glen Mall who told us about the new exciting food market called the "The Foodies Feast"

which allows you to savor an array of global flavors. From fresh seafood to enticing street foods and mouthwatering schwarmas, the Foodie’s Feast promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

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Relebogile speaks to Metse Petunia Thebe the Owner of Cosmo Dumpling Bakery & Restaurant as shares her love for African cuisine and the personal twist she adds to her dumplings. 

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Relebogile speaks to Chef Genghis the new Head Chef at Hotel Sky as he speaks on the extreme pride he has in creating

South African and Asian inspired dishes and he was joined by Terence Olivier, the Food & Beverage Manager at Hotel Sky. 

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Relebogile speaks to Sidwell Tshingilane the Organizer and   Mthokozisi Valentine Ngcobo founder of Le Phonic about Soweto Kota Festival an award-winning Street food event happening every first week of September. 

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Relebogile speaks to Lehlohonolo Vilakazi a Chef/Founder/ Owner of Mama’s Boys and Lesley Hudson the Head of Operations at HmC Fair

about Mama’s Boys restaurant showcasing at the Handmade Contemporary Fair - Africa’s premier artisanal luxury fair.

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Relebogile speaks to  Melusi Tshabalala the Co-Owner of Gogo Magic, Chef Kholiwe Sinuma and his mother Gogo Magic, the inspiration behind the restaurant,.They share more about the Family Eatery which is a dining establishment, where the essence of family and the flavors of South African cuisine come together to create unforgettable moments of sharing, bonding, and laughter.

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Uveka speaks to the founders of Oh My Cake! Camilla Hyson and Naseeha Mayet about their baking brand Oh My Cake! which

specializes in making a variety of sweet treats ranging from Cakes, Cupcakes, Macarons, Cookies, and Brownies.

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Relebogile speaks to Tapiwa Guzha, the Founder of Tapi Tapi an African Indulgence, hand-made African ice-cream cafe in Cape Town. 

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Uveka Rangappa  speaks to Sue Gajathar the founder of The Vegan Chef restaurant as she shares how they create delectable gourmet and artisanal vegan food that

is good for you and great for the planet. They also spoke about the delicious vegan desserts that are on the menu at The Vegan Chef restaurant.. 

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Relebogile speaks to restaurant managers of the family business, Giulietta Mazza and Darren Mazza taking us through the success of the family business and some of the unique flavours explored in their pizza menu.

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Ray White speaks to Executive chef, Martine Christian and Head chef, Tiisetso Sebola, talking about the child-friendly restaurant that recently opened on the 23rd of April, described as a one-of-a-kind family playground.

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Relebogile speaks to Marketing and Customer Experience Manager, Nadia Singh and Head chef, Nqobile Khuphe, talking about the Hispanic-style restaurant that serves Hispanic meals inspired by all Spanish speaking countries from Spain to Central and South America and some of their unique cocktails.

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Uveka Rangappa is joined by Owner of Soweto Eatery, Sanele Makhubu in celebration of their three-year anniversary, we find out how he has managed to start a business post-covid, maintain its success and some of the interesting meals the establishment serves.

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Guest: Reabetjoe Mokoko | The Cooking dietitian from Dairy Gives You Go

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Relebogile is joined by Owner, Puleng Mathabathe and  Head Chef, Itumeleng Khasoane talking about the recently opened restaurant, based in Waterfall and the West African, French, Spanish and Amerindian flavours that constitute the Creole and Cajun menus and their great dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, Cajun fried chicken and more.

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Jonathan Fairbain speaks to Owner and chef, Naveen Singh talking about the fairly new spot that serves authentic Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine in Rivonia.

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Relebogile is joined by Ower, Dayne Levinrad and chef Daniella Zoghby, talking about the new Middle Eastern inspired breakfast and Mediterranean lunch Deli, Shuk, based in Rivonia. 

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On the Food Feature today, Relebogile Mabotja  is joined by Karabo Mojapelo affectionately known as Chef in Black, she is a professionally trained Private Chef, Food Connoisseur passionate about bringing people together through food. She Founder of All Black Group. With a culinary journey that started at the tender age of 11 (a passion sparked by her mom’s cooking) Her professional career started in 2018 at the International Hotel, where she completed her studies for both culinary arts and hospitality management.

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Ray White speaks to Chairman of the Portuguese Forum of South Africa, Manny Ferreirinha  and one of the Food Vendors at the Caravela Portuguese Festival, Johnny Good, ahead of the much-anticipated, renowned Caravela Festival, brought to you by the Portuguese Forum of South Africa, in Gauteng from 2-4 June 2023.

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Relebogile speaks to The Manager of Zsa Zsa Restaurant, Louw Nien  painting a picture of the upmarket, Mediterranean restaurant and all the unique dishes served by the restaurant. 

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Relebogile speaks to Co- Owner of Artistry, Ricardo Da Costa and Head Chef at Artistry,

Naledi Makgoga about the journey of Artistry and some of the cuisines served at the restaurant.

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Relebogile Mabotja is joined by Thabane Ledwaba and Sibusiso Twala, who are the founders of 2 Selai on the Food Feature chatting about how the idea came about to have this establishment . 2 Selai is an independent Kota restaurant currently running 3 stores, 2 in Soweto (Protea North and Diepkloof Zone6 venue) and Sandton. 2Selai was born out of the desire to challenge what is the status quo. Founded in November of 2017 2Selai started as a small shop in the garage of a Soweto home.

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Relebogile is joined by Co- owner of CHE, Bernardo Corti  and Manager of Che

Khulile Mkhabela Milasande discussing the taste and feel of CHE Argentina Grill.

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Relebogile is in conversation with Owner of Tsweu Lifestyle Café in Pretoria, Kholofelo “Dj Piday Mokgabudi and Chef Tlhox Malinda serving us a taste of how Tsweu began and a little bit about the diversity offered in their menu.

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Chef Marcus Modimokwane | Owner of the Residency 

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Relebogile is joined by Liberte French Food & Wine Owner, Natasha Maciel giving us a taste of some of the delicacies served at the Liberte restaurant.

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Relebogile is joined by Owner of Kelly Jaynes Cake Boutique, Kelly Jayne Holman indulging us in how Cake Boutique was established and the different kinds of  creative and exquisite cakes that Cake Boutique offers. 

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Thabo Shole-Mashao is joined by Owner of Moagi Wings, Bhekithemba Ndaweni giving insight into the unique journey of Moagi wings and all that the establishment entails.

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Relebogile is joined by Owner of Perere Restaurant, Busta Gushima and Chef at  Perere Restaurant, Faith Rampete sharing details of how Perere came to life and all that the sophisticated restaurant has to offer. 

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 Relebogile is joined by Owner of 1947 Restaurant, Naomi Lele Ratsheko and “Chef Junior “at the Restaurant, Junior Kotane sharing the unique story of how 1947 was established.

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Guest: Terry–Sue Krebs, The Executive Chef at Empact Group

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Guest: Chef Dario de Angeli

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  Chef Carolina Rasenti | Chef @Deli 

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  Zuziwe Dlwati | Head Chef & founder of Wholistic Food

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   Lila Lerie | Food Content Creator  

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 Victor Ngwenya | Executive Chef at Verdicchio Montecasino 

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Jose Dos Passos | Owner of Mamba Samba Restaurant

 Gary Hollywood | Owner of Mamba Samba Restaurant 

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Gushwell Brooks is joined by Jeff Zaki, Owner and Manager of Just Teddy Restaurant, looking at their new establishment that just opened at Sandton City and sharing some of the best meals within the restaurant.

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 Amu Msimeki | Co- Founder of Exitangeni African Food

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 Harrie Siertsema | The Owner of Harries Pancakes   

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 Claudia Lau | Owner of the Rossa Restaurant

 Cristina De Almeida | Owner of the Rossa Restaurant

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 Abigail Donnelly | Chief Judge of the Eat Out Awards

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Chef  Ice | Chef at De Kloof Restaurant

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  Bonginkosi Mzila | Co-Founder of Smokeville Restaurant  

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 Bevan Visser | The owner of Bev’s Burgers

 Navashen Irsen | Manager of Beav's Burgers

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 Euginia Batseba Madumo, Owner Kota Tank

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 Celebrity Chef Sizo Henna| Owner of Blaque Continental Bistro 

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 Carmen Graham | Owner and Manager of Chunky Chau Restaurant  

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  Chef Wandile Mabaso, Owner and Head Chef of Les Créatifs Restaurant 

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Mohau Xaba | Owner of Big Mo's Cooking 

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Relebogile is joined by the Founder and CEO of Millat Investments, Hamza Farooqui and Chef Ofentse Morake to chat about the Dhaba and Gimba and how it all came together.

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  Thobekile Mchunu | Owner of  GelaToh Ice Cream

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  Lereko Ntshona - Owner of eDikeni

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  Sam Ritchie and Brad Wright - Co Owners

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 Moagu Seshoene, Founder of The Lazy Makoti

Natalie Lazaris, Head of Business for REach for a Dream

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 Aimee Reitz - Marketing Manager of La Parada 

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  Nadeem Patel - Owner

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 Sweetness Simata - Owner of Sweet Chefs Dak Wings

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  Dennis Apollo, Owner of Orexi Greek Street Food 

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  Chef Manny Nichas, Pasta Barra Restaurant   

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Chef Mmabatho Molefe - Owner

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Victor Graca - Owner of Adega

David Moefadi - Chef

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Nicole Francis and Ryan Chinnappen - Owners of Brown Bag

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Voted the 2nd best Kota brand in Gauteng, Baily’s is a fast casual dining experience like no other. 

Botlhale Baily - Owner of Baily's

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Guest:

This family-run restaurant is a hidden gem in the business hub of Sandton and a hotspot for any lover of Korean food.

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Relebogile is joined by Dietician and Author, Mpho Tshukudu to talk about the best foods that can help lower blood pressure.

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  Chef Siya Kobo - Coach of the Junior National Culinary Team

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  Chef naledi

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  Chef Dereck Nair - Executive Chef of the Health Food Studio

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Thulani Sibanda - Owner

Evans Dube - Manager

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