Africa on a Plate

Host Lentswe Bhengu is in search of the unique flavors found in the seaside city of Cape Town. Discover the cosmopolitan vibe while eating your way through an organic food marketplace, or dining at one of South Africa's top restaurants Lentswe style.

Host Lentswe Bhengu hits the streets to experience the spirit of Ubuntu "we are one;" and he'll see firsthand how South Africans share their homebrew, feast with street vendor crowds and grill as a group before taking those lessons home.

In South Africa's stunning wine capital, host Lentswe Bhengu is inspired by the country's first black-owned winery ‚ adding something from each to his salmon bruschetta and hearty fish stew.

Chef Lentswe Bhengu explores the surf culture in "JBay," voted the 2nd best surf spot in the world and famous for its seafood. Lentswe has a great time with his eye on the braai and his feet in the sand.

Host and Chef Lentswe Bhengu is at home planning a traditional Indian meal for his sister in Durban after fulfilling his mission to find out how to make the perfect curry.

Chef Lentswe Bhengu travels to the outskirts of Durban, where he learns about his cultural heritage. He also learns about the Zulu way of life before going on an awesome game drive. Lentswe cooks his version of a traditional Zulu dish.

Lentswe learns how Tanzanians are reinventing their culinary style by visiting Trinity Bar & Restaurant, where he learns how to make a Swahili fusion dish.

Lentswe enjoys the summer weather of Christmas time in Africa while sharing his favorite recipes for the holiday season: history, culture and tea at the House of Spices.

Lentswe learns that even though Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, its cuisine is uniquely its own; a fusion of Zanzibari & Mediterranean.

Lentswe pays tribute to "Elder" Diale Rangaka, whose relentless pursuit of a dream resulted in M'Hudi Wines, the first black-owned and family managed wine farm in South Africa.

Lentswe learns that even though Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, its cuisine is uniquely its own; a fusion of Zanzibar & Mediterranean

Lentswe visits Stone Town, Zanzibar to learn about the unique spices found on this beautiful coastal island.

Lentswe explores the beautiful Island of Pemba and its cultural and culinary offerings unique from neighboring Zanzibar.