Food Trail: South Africa - Season 2
Across 10 episodes in Season 2, our host Warren Mendes will put a new lens on South African culinary travel, to explore more of its known regions while also uncovering some of the 'hidden gems' this magnificent country has to offer.
Episodes
Episode 1
Kruger Safari
Warren's first stop is the inimitable Kruger Shalati or "Train on the Bridge", where he shows us the incredible structure, indulges in an unforgettable safari and cooks up a delectable dessert.
Episode 2
Eating Johannesburg
Warren indulges in vibrant flavours and surrounds of the Sandton neighbourhood. He's chowing in Zioux, a hip eatery and bar with a South American flair. Followed by cooking some incredible recipes.
Episode 3
Wild Kwa-Zulu Natal
Based at Thonga Beach Lodge, Warren takes us through two recipes using local peanuts and chillies. Then, onto the quaint coastal village of St Lucia to cook a recipe on a sunrise cruise.
Episode 4
Madikwe Safari
Sprawling across the northern border of South Africa. Madikwe Safari Lodge (with Rhinos and Giraffes), Warren will cook a South African inspired dessert and a risotto. Also a sunset feast in the bush.
Episode 5
The Garden Route
A true hidden gem of South Africa, the Garden Route is a 200km coastal highway. At the Turbine Hotel Warren will cook a South African curry & dessert and shuck wild oysters with a local legend.
Episode 6
Cape Town Spice
Warren has dedicated the entire episode to diving into a specific style of South African cooking known as 'Cape Malay'. he'll eat amazing, spiced lamb and will be cooking a comforting chicken curry.
Episode 7
Wine Country
Warren is in the Franschhoek Valley, exploring the endless bounty of Boschendal Wine Estate. After a ride on a tram through the vineyards he dives into a tasting and cooks some decadent lamb shanks.
Episode 8
Hidden Hermanus
Warren deepens his love of wine by venturing to Newton Johnson, the 'wine farm with a view', and drink their most popular drops matched with food pairings from their restaurant.
Episode 9
Paternoster by the Sea
Warren is heading into the picturesque town of Paternoster, with a local fisherman to haul a few of South Africa's famous crayfish to make a rich bisque and pasta dish with their sweet meat.
Episode 10
Beyond Blade Canyon
As the final stanza in Warren's Food Trail of South Africa, he'll take a chopper ride over the largest canyon in Africa, whip up a biltong quiche and create a hearty vegetable soup.