The Kitchen

"On a visit to Cape Town in 2011, Michelle Obama made quite an impression at The Kitchen, a local eatery in Woodstock. It’s easy to see why she—or her staffers—chose this homey spot, stylishly cluttered with an array of retro knickknacks. The former first lady is known for championing a healthy lifestyle, and The Kitchen owner Karen Dudley is no different. Made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, Dudley’s salads and sandwiches promise to deliver wholesome goodness to your taste buds. For a healthy meal followed by a sweet treat, pair the Love Sandwich (filled with avocado, pesto, tomatoes, and onions) with one of Dudley’s divine brownies."

"What started out as a bigger kitchen for owner Karen Dudley’s successful catering company grew organically into the Kitchen, the hottest lunch spot in the most unlikely neighborhood: gritty Woodstock. Often considered the Cape Town equivalent to London’s Ottolenghi, it could be your eccentric grandma’s eat-in kitchen, more vintage or secondhand store than restaurant. Sit down to lunch with one of the ‘love sandwiches’ (named as such, because you pick whatever fillings you love the most from an overwhelming selection, from pestos to cheeses)." - Jane Broughton

"Beloved, cluttered home truly great sandwiches The crowd Eclectic The drinks Simple The food Soulful The service Exuberant" - Jane Broughton