SA’s Most Fabulous Food Experiences of 2025

From boundary-pushing restaurants to the young chefs shaping what we’ll be eating next, we take a delicious deep dive into Gauteng’s standout food moments of 2025. Phemelo is joined by chef and food anthropologist Dr Anna Trapido to unpack the trends, tastes and talent defining the year. Multi award-winning chef Coco Reinarhz also stops by the studio to talk about his acclaimed Epicure Restaurant and brings along a tasting of his bold, modern pan-African cuisine. The conversation continues with chef Mokgadi Itsweng, who shares her culinary highlights of the year, with a special focus on local, seasonal produce and the stories behind it.