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The Monexus
Vol. I · No. 169
Thursday, 18 June 2026
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Cape Town Restaurants Secure First Michelin Stars for South Africa

Test Kitchen and Fyn both awarded one star in the inaugural Michelin Guide for Cape Town and the Winelands.

Test Kitchen and Fyn both awarded one star in the inaugural Michelin Guide for Cape Town and the Winelands. CBS SPORTS HEADLINES · via Monexus Wire

The Michelin Guide has awarded its first stars to South African restaurants, with The Test Kitchen in Cape Town and Fyn securing one star each in the inaugural guide for the region.

Three additional restaurants—La Colombe, Wolfgat, and The Pot Luck Club—received Bib Gourmand recognition for "exceptionally good food at moderate prices."

The announcement has triggered a surge in booking requests, with The Test Kitchen reporting a 400% increase in reservation inquiries since the news broke. Tourism authorities hope the recognition will help position Cape Town as a global culinary destination.

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