Food

Where do top chefs like to eat out?

Local chefs reveal their go-to eateries for satisfying a coffee craving, grabbing a quick take out and more

21 January 2018 - 00:00 By Janine Walker
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Franck Dangereux.
Franck Dangereux.
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FRANCK DANGEREUX

Chef at The Foodbarn, Noordhoek, Western Cape

Coffee craving: An espresso pulled by Guy Chaston at The Village Roast in Noordhoek.

Breakfast: The Whole Earth Cafe in Scarborough, love that place for lunch as well - simple honest and delicious! I also love Four & Twenty Café in Wynberg and The Short Market Club.

After-shift hangout: Hmmm, I don't do much of that anymore but I do love House of Machines and Café Roux in Cape Town.

Favourite take out: Pizza, but there aren't any amazing ones in the deep south - maybe that's something I should do!

Emma Chen.
Emma Chen.
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EMMA CHEN

Chef at The Red Chamber, Hyde Park and PRON, Linden, JHB

Coffee craving: Love Toys at 44 Stanley. At the moment it is the classic green 1L Stanley filled with espresso and milk. Throughout the day, I would drink out of the little cup as if on a camping holiday.

Breakfast: Breakfast is around 11am at work. A huge bowl of noodles or fried rice is the norm. My husband Colin sometimes cooks 15min boiled eggs for me as a treat.

After-shift hangout: Melville's Hell's Kitchen where a plate of hot wings and
a few cold draught beers often turn a middle-aged woman into a toe-tapping animal.

Favourite take out: Denning Vleis at District 6 at Emmarentia.

Alessandro Khojane.
Alessandro Khojane.
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ALESSANDRO KHOJANE

Chef at Gemelli, Bryanston, Sandton

Coffee craving: If I've got a serious coffee craving, I come to Gemelli where we stock Manaka Coffee. Not only are they a growing local brand like us, but the coffee is delicious!

Breakfast: My favourite breakfast spot is the new Naked Coffee in Morningside. It's owned by a friend, all the more reason for me to show support, plus they make an out-of-this-world banana bread.

After-shift hangout: If I'm not working, I'll stop by Asanka on my way home for a drink. It's a lovely, spacious spot in Rivonia.

Favourite takeout: Without a doubt, Nando's! I have all my nearest branches' phone numbers saved on my phone!

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