Khayelitsha

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Khayelitsha
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“Khayelitsha is a township in Western Cape, South Africa, on the Cape Flats in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality. The name is Xhosa for New Home. It is reputed to be one of the largest and fastest-growing townships in South Africa.”
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AfarAug 31

In Cape Town’s East City, a New Wave of Chefs Is Reinventing Afrikaans and Cape Malay Cooking

From vetkoek slathered in smoked butter to braai with a Japanese twist, the once-industrial neighborhood has become the epicenter of "New Cape cuisine"—a modern love letter to South Africa's own ...

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  • Belly of the BeastRestaurantKnown for vetkoek with smoked butter and tipsy tart.
  • East CityAirportEast City Grill: Cape Town's premium steakhouse and Japanese Yakiniku BBQ on Harrington Street.
  • District SixSuburbIn 1959, people of color were banned from the area and most of them were resettled in Gugulethu.
  • Bree StreetNeighborhoodTrendy scene caters primarily to tourists.
  • GaljoenRestaurantDedicated to local, sustainable seafood.
  • BuriRestaurantElevates boerewors rolls with unique toppings.
  • East City Grill & Yakiniku GrillRestaurantBraai culture with a subtle Japanese twist.
  • TambourineRestaurantServes ember-roasted leeks and charred cabbage.
  • KhayelitshaNeighborhoodThe name is Xhosa for New Home.
  • SwartlandPlace
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