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Getting to Know Chef de Cuisine Hein Botha
Pretoria-born Hein Botha has always been surrounded by food: thanks to family gatherings and festivities, there was always a six-hour [...]
Classic Hake & Chips Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
If you are in need of a little escapism and a healthy dose of nostalgia, we highly recommend you whip [...]
Make the Most of the Last Days of Summer in Cape Town
Yes, those long summer days in the Mother City are ideal to pack your schedule with things to do from [...]
Best Spots to View the Sunset in and around Cape Town
Cape Town certainly comes alive during summer: thousands of international visitors flock to our shores, and even the locals feed [...]
Cool Things to do with Kids in Cape Town
When it comes to popular tourist destinations, Cape Town is one of the most-visited spots in the world. Of course, [...]
5 Seaside Restaurants in and around Cape Town
When it comes to popular tourist destinations, Cape Town is one of the most-visited spots in the world. Of course, [...]
Damhuis History: From Fish Shed to Top Restaurant
Long before Damhuis became one of the best restaurants on the West Coast, it was a humble property that saw [...]
Hearty Damhuis Winter Dishes
It’s that time of the year when Capetonians start noticing the days getting shorter and the sun dipping behind the [...]
Getting to Know Server Michael Moyo
Zimbabwean-born Michael Moyo has always had diverse interests: from an early age, he developed a love for literature and talent [...]
A Festive Feast from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
“Almost every time we get together with family or friends, the conversation ends up being about food.” -Steve Chen And, [...]
Chocolate and Amarula Mousse Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
Calamari Pasta Salad Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
Raisin Bread Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
Braaied Peri-Peri Spatchcock Chicken from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
5 Cool Things to do In and Around Melkbosstrand
Summer is in full swing, which means people from all over the country and world will be flocking to the [...]
Getting to Know Chef de Partie Robin Wessels
Chef de Partie Robin Wessels was born in Cape Town, but raised in Atlantis- a part of the Mother City [...]
“Smiley” Sheep’s Head Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
Fish Pie Recipe from Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
The Damhuis cookbook, Recipes and Memories of a House, is more than just a recipe book – it’s a collector’s [...]
Building the Visschuur – Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House
In 2018, Damhuis Restaurant released Damhuis: Recipes and Memories of a House, a collector’s item that features recipes curated by Executive [...]
Getting to Know Sous Chef Jacques du Toit
More often than not, the people behind the scenes don't get the credit they deserve for their work, but we like [...]
The Story Behind Our South African Recipe Book
Damhuis Restaurant in Melkbosstrand is a popular West Coast eatery that serves up fresh seafood and traditional South African cuisine. [...]
Is Damhuis Restaurant Haunted?
Cape Town is home to many historical sites and monuments, most of which are centuries old. Many ghost stories have [...]
Easy Beef and Butternut Bobotie Recipe
If you were asked to think of a traditional South African dish, bobotie would undoubtedly come to mind. While the [...]
Creamy Panna Cotta Recipe
Whether it’s said in an opera, a love poem, or whispered as sweet nothings, many say "I love you" is best said in Italian. But, [...]
Getting to Know Chief Operations Officer Steven Jooste
Growing up loving the ocean, makes it fitting for our Chief Operations Officer Steven Jooste to work for a seaside [...]