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A Story I Wrote About Eating in Cape Town for National Geographic Traveller UK

Thursday, December 13th, 2018

I recently wrote a story for National Geographic Traveller UK’s food magazine (yes, pinch me…I really did) about eating in…

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Drinks, Food, Markets, People, Traditions

On Eating and Being Asian in South Africa

Monday, March 6th, 2017

Food has the power to unite people of different backgrounds, which besides the fact that it’s my obsession, is why…

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Experiences, Food, Markets, Writing

Cape Town Food City

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Never has there been a better time to eat and drink in Cape Town. Here are some reasons why…spelled out…

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Festivals, Food, Markets, People

Pavement Feast

Monday, August 17th, 2015

What is Cape Town street food’s identity? Must it be “proper” food prepared on the pavement or can it be…

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Food, Markets, People, Places

Dragonfruit, Custard Apples and Happy People

Wednesday, August 5th, 2015

I love farmers’ markets. They are goodness incarnate. For me, it’s not just the organic eggs and kale and berries,…

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Recent Posts

  • A Story I Wrote About Frugality in the Kitchen for The Epoch Times
  • A Story I Wrote about Senegalese Cafe Touba in Cape Town for Life & Thyme
  • A Story I Wrote About Abalobi for SAVEUR
  • A Story I Wrote About Rusks for Life & Thyme
  • A Story I Wrote About Eating in Cape Town for National Geographic Traveller UK

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Hello…I’m Ilana Sharlin Stone.
I found my umami in Cape Town. The multi-cultural city that takes the cake when it comes to natural beauty. And the place where I live with my husband and two teenage daughters. Once, I was a chef from LA. I moved here to open and run a restaurant called Rustica, which became an overnight sensation and iconic place to eat.

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