Taste the Mother City

Only a few places left, this food walk explores central Cape Town’s informal and formal economies. Traditional African to artisan-driven culinary destinations, the variety is deliciously wide. The cafes and stalls we visit are started and run by people dedicated to producing the best possible – just like Dennis Molewa, leader of our tour.

Our aim is to establish, in an enjoyable way, a genuine connection between food, culture, economy and history.

Dennis specialises in food journeys through the heart and soul of Cape Town’s local and African diaspora. Founder of Unexplored Cape Town, Dennis is a business mentor for new entrepreneurs in the food and hospitality industries, such as Kwela Brews in Langa.

Originally from Germany, Dennis has lived in South Africa for 16 years.

‘Dennis Molewa gets you away from the chichi European restaurants and takes you to casual African eateries that will leave your belly full and spices lingering on your tongue.’ The New York Times

‘Nothing tells a story like this off-the-radar African Food and Storytelling Tour in Cape Town’ The Sunday Times

Our tour includes Somali, Jewish, Lebanese, Zimbabwean and Xhosa food – we stop outside some places, go into others. We’ll meet founders and key staff – all passionate about what they do.

Dennis talks about the history and design of Cape Town, in the context of its link with food. He points out favourite, fine-dining and fun restaurants – some high up in world rankings, others new and keen.

The tour in a nutshell is about people, spaces and food of the inner city. It is inclusive – considering everyone but in particular the perspective of small food vendors.

Come hungry (and with a shopping bag).

No pork or alcohol. If you are wheat free, vegetarian or vegan, you’ll be fine – just let me know when booking, ditto food allergies.

Friday 9 January 2026

10h30 to 2h00/2h15

Meet at: New York Bagels, 44 Harrington Street (junction of Albertus Street), District 6, Cape Town (near the District 6 Museum)

Finish at: Heaven Coffee Shop, Central Methodist Mission, 151 Longmarket Street, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town 8000

R850 per person or R550 paying by 31 December. This includes food and drink

To book, get payment options or ask questions, email:

kate@cultureconnectsa.com WhatsApp +27 (0)72 377 8014

You can book your own private tour (great for treating visitors, families or colleagues). It can be adapted to include more art, architecture and history – a superb way to way to experience and learn about Cape Town both for visitors and residents.