Zola Nene caught up with 2018 Eat Out Nederburg Rising Star Candice Philip, from The Saxon Hotel’s Grei restaurant. They chatted about Joburg’s restaurant scene, how Candice felt about winning the award and what you’d be surprised to know about her. Plus, Candice cooked up something special for our resident foodie at large.

Also read our interview with Candice, wherein she dishes about her favourite restaurants and tells us all about her journey.

The 2019 Eat Out Nederburg Rising Star will be announced at the 2019 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Awards in November 2019.