South Africa - from its earliest beginnings - was discovered out of a quest for spices and ultimately became a melting pot of colonialist powers, foreign slaves and indigenous African cultures. 5 major influences found their way into our cuisine - Portuguese, French, German, Dutch and Indian/Malay, bringing a “rainbow” of rich flavors and spices into local game meats and traditional European dishes. The word “Braai” is South African for “Barbecue” or “Grill” and is more than a social custom in South Africa - it is a way of life. In its essence, a braai is a gathering of friends and family to enjoy open air cooking, socializing and hospitality. Our belief in the incredible diversity within South African cuisine and the unique combinations of simple, fresh, distinctly different ingredients and spices is what makes it special. The dishes themselves are not overly complex and are prepared in a novel yet familiar way, implementing the diverse flavors and combinations of ingredients inherent in the fabric of South African cuisine and life.