Cape town untold food stories with a local guide

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Discover Cape Town’s past through a culinary journey that explores the dark legacy of slavery, colonization, apartheid, and resistance. Walk the streets where history unfolded, taste dishes shaped by forced migration, and engage in conversations that challenge and inspire. This is more than a food tour—it’s a reckoning with history, one bite at a time.It begins in the Company’s Garden, where you'll enjoy indigenous teas, a Hertzoggie, and a savoury bite while uncovering stories of the indigenous Khoisan peoples, the Spice Route, and European colonization. Next stop is at St. George’s Cathedral, the Slave Lodge, and Groot Kerk provide deeper insight into the city’s foundations.Moving through historic streets, you'll explore colonial history and the lives of enslaved people over a curated platter of South African and African flavours, paired with a local beer or soft drink. A boerie roll with chakalaka, served with wine or beer, sparks discussion on apartheid’s impact and Cape Town’s resilience.The journey ends with a gin tasting, handcrafted chocolate bonbon, and biltong or olives, reflecting on the repurposing of historic buildings, community empowerment, and Fynbos in Cape cuisine. This immersive experience sheds light on the troubled history that shaped modern South Africa and is perfect for those that want to dig into the dark past of this complex yet beautiful city.

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        Discover Cape Town’s past through a culinary journey that explores the dark legacy of slavery, colonization, apartheid, and resistance. Walk the streets where history unfolded, taste dishes shaped by forced migration, and engage in conversations that challenge and inspire. This is more than a food tour—it’s a reckoning with history, one bite at a time.It begins in the Company’s Garden, where you'll enjoy indigenous teas, a Hertzoggie, and a savoury bite while uncovering stories of the indigenous Khoisan peoples, the Spice Route, and European colonization. Next stop is at St. George’s Cathedral, the Slave Lodge, and Groot Kerk provide deeper insight into the city’s foundations.Moving through historic streets, you'll explore colonial history and the lives of enslaved people over a curated platter of South African and African flavours, paired with a local beer or soft drink. A boerie roll with chakalaka, served with wine or beer, sparks discussion on apartheid’s impact and Cape Town’s resilience.The journey ends with a gin tasting, handcrafted chocolate bonbon, and biltong or olives, reflecting on the repurposing of historic buildings, community empowerment, and Fynbos in Cape cuisine. This immersive experience sheds light on the troubled history that shaped modern South Africa and is perfect for those that want to dig into the dark past of this complex yet beautiful city.

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