Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations Season 6 Episode 18 Cape Town
- TV-G
- December 5, 2017
- 20 min
In Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations season 6 episode 18, host Andrew Zimmern explores Cape Town, South Africa, to discover the city's unique and delicious culinary offerings.
Andrew begins his journey by exploring the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, where he discovers the city's iconic fish and chips dish. Made with locally sourced hake fish and deep-fried, this dish is a must-try for anyone visiting Cape Town.
Next, Andrew heads to the Bo-Kaap neighborhood, known for its colorful houses and Cape Malay cuisine. Here, he samples traditional dishes like bobotie, a savory mince meat pie topped with a mixture of egg and milk, and denningvleis, a stew made with lamb and tamarind.
Moving on, Andrew visits the Neighbourgoods Market in the trendy Woodstock neighborhood. Here, he meets with local vendors and tries a variety of dishes from around the world, including falafel wraps, sushi, and Spanish-style grilled octopus.
Andrew then ventures to the wine country just outside of Cape Town, where he visits a vineyard and tries a braai, a traditional South African barbecue. He samples dry-aged beef as well as more unusual meats like ostrich and kudu.
Finally, Andrew ends his adventure in Cape Town with a visit to Gugulethu, a township just outside of the city. Here, he gets a chance to try the street food scene, including bunny chow, a hollowed-out bread bowl filled with curry.
Throughout the episode, Andrew showcases the diversity of Cape Town's food scene, from traditional Malay cuisine to global street food. His enthusiasm for trying new foods and learning about different cultures shines through as he explores the city and its culinary offerings.