Food Feature: The Atchar Pizza

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, Food Anthropologist, to review the new atchar pizza from Roman’s Pizza, launched in September for Heritage Month. They share their thoughts on the unconventional combination and debate whether atchar belongs on a pizza or should be left to shine on its own…

Food Feature: Little Kitchener’s Pizzeria

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, Food Anthropologist, chatting about their latest outing to Little Kitchener’s pizzeria in Braamfontein. They explore the restaurant’s thin-based, Neapolitan-style pizzas, its wine list, and the warm, friendly service that makes the experience memorable.  …

Food Feature: My Cousin Vinnie; Cape Connection Lifestyle Village

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, Food Anthropologist, recent outing to My Cousin Vinnie. They unpack the restaurant’s playful menu, which names dishes after Italian-American celebrities, while exploring the missed opportunity to lean more heavily into its Sicilian inspiration and the icon…

Food Feature: Who will take the tapas title?

Jane Dutton, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu, is in conversation with food anthropologist Dr Anne Trapido about all things tapas. What actually defines a tapa, its origins, and tapas competitions happening around the world. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifes…

Food Feature: Isn’t everyday Heritage Day at Nando’s?

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, about Nando’s new ginger beer basting, a limited-edition flavour introduced for Heritage Month, and what this distinctly South African-inspired flavour says about heritage, food and celebration. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companio…

Food Feature: What does a smoky kasi smell like?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with food anthropologist Dr Anna Trapido about the new and interesting chip flavours on the shelves.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. …

Food Feature: Two Oumas to eat at

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by food anthropologist Dr Anna Trapid to discuss a recent visit to Centurion’s Oumas, where they explored a range of traditional boerekos, including kaiings, pumpkin tart, biltong soup, bobotie, samp and delicious vetkoek from Ouma se Vetkoek.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend c…

Food Feature: Cakes, soup and noodles – birthday traditions around the world

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by food anthropologist Anna Trapido for a fun exploration of birthday traditions from around the world, inspired by Gugs’ recent birthday. They delve into the cultural significance of birthday and initiation rituals, and the stories and traditions behind birthday foods. Gug…

Food Feature: Chef Mmabatho Molefe at The Residency by Nook

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, about Chef Molefe's fine dining celebration of traditional South African cuisine at The Nook restaurant. They explore how KZN-inspired home-cooked dishes such as liver, oxtail, dumplings, sour porridge, and an amabhele dessert are be…

Food Feature: Troyville Hotel Restaurant

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, reflecting on their recent visit to the iconic Troyville Hotel Restaurant. They explore the restaurant's authentic Portuguese menu, its spectacular rooftop views of Johannesburg, and the architectural details, décor, and furnishings…