Ryan's Kitchen

08/05/2018

Franschhoek bears a rather weighty reputation as a foodie scene and is also a shining star (one of the brightest) in the Cape’s constellation of wine regions. With more than just a handful of the city’s very best and consistent award-winning restaurants located within her tranquil valley and alo...

18/04/2018

Franschhoek is called the Culinary Capital of South Africa for a reason. Find some of the best restaurants in Franschhoek for every budget here. You'll want to stay longer to try them all!

21/06/2017

Winter and wine is a match made in heaven, add a fireplace and the picture is complete. If you’re dead set on spending the frigid months watching series, consuming popcorn by the kilo and generally pretending to be a bear in hibernation, don’t scroll down. Enjoy your cocoon, but be warned, before yo...

28/02/2017

"I found the snoek and sous vide baby potatoes devilishly decadent and yet pleasing, and the Parmesan cheese croquets were, as you might expect, a proper guilty pleasure."

19/02/2017

Find out more about the best boutique hotels, top restaurants and things to do in Franschhoek, South Africa.

16/01/2017

12/01/2017

Chef Ryan from Ryan’s Kitchen in Franschhoek has created a series of unexpected tasters to accompany the wines of Black Elephant Vintners, also in Franschhoek valley. Patrons have the choice of ordering a four or seven course food and wine tasting menu; or may simply order the wine tasters without t...

21/12/2016

Ryan’s Kitchen and Black Elephant Vintners has launched a unique seven course menu in the Black Elephant Vintners ‘Tasting Studio.’

07/12/2016

Just in time for the festive season, Franschoek-based Black Elephant Vintners has partnered with one of the best restaurants in the valley for a kickass culinary experience.

23/11/2016

Just launched a new collaboration with a locally renowned chef Ryan Smith Official launch of our Music and Wine pairings at the farm Did a very successful launch in the UK, with Red Squirrel, and USA, with Meridian Prime. We're getting ready for the MCC Festival in Franschhoek And we launched our ne...

23/11/2016

Black Elephant Vintners does food and wine differently. What does that even mean? Find out here...

15/11/2016

Franschhoek-based Black Elephant Vintners presents a unique food and wine collaboration Born out of synchronicity, fortuitous friendships and a love of w