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…

Food Feature: The Wild Side Restaurant bring a little taste of Mexican to Joburg

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, Food Anthropologist, to share their tasting experience of Mexican cuisine at a funky, colourful The Wild Side Restaurant located in Craighall Park. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, f…

Food Feature: 4th of July and iconic American food

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, to explore how iconic American foods have become a form of cultural soft power. In celebration of America's 250th Independence Day, they discuss the global influence of classics such as Coca-Cola, red velvet cake, and Southern fried…

Food feature: Prosopa Restaurant

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, about Prosopa Restaurant in Waterkloof Heights. They discuss its ambience and its broadly Mediterranean menu with a strong Greek centre.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture…

Food Feature: How The Test Bakery became one of Joburg's favourite spots

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, reflecting on their recent visit The Test Bakery, exploring the story behind its name as a trial space for the upcoming café Pablo and Pistachio, as well as its sweet and savoury offerings, including Bounty cake slices, cardamom swir…

Food Feature: Hot chocolate at The Sourcery

Gugs Mhlungu is speaks with Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, about The Sourcery, a small bookshop with a coffee shop with the best hot chocolate in town.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening…

Food Feature: How GYD and Ghetto Cuisine is empowering the youth

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Daniel Sigasa, founder and director of Ghetto Youth Development, to discuss how the non-profit is empowering young people through progressive, educational initiatives.  The conversation also explores Ghetto Cuisine, a fast-service food initiative that supports the communi…

Food Feature: Mandy’s Pastas

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, to unpack their recent visit to Mandy’s Pasta, a hidden gem in Randburg. They explore the restaurant’s approach to traditional Italian pasta-making, from handcrafted doughs and authentic shapes to the wide variety of rich, flavourfu…

Food Feature: In praise of posh pies

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, reflecting on their recent outing exploring posh pies and French patisseries. They dive into the textures, flavours, layers, and cultural history behind these baked delights, while also unpacking what an entremets is and the differe…