About this episode
Relebogile Mabotja interviews Mpho Phalane about her culinary journey and the conceptual restaurant Food, I Love You.
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mpho Phalane, culinary curator and founder of the conceptual restaurant Food, I Love You . A born-and-bred Joburger, Mpho’s journey into food is rooted in her upbringing and shaped by a deep connection to heritage, design, and storytelling. Through her Johannesburg-based experiential culinary studio, she crafts intentional dining experiences that honour indigenous knowledge while reimagining South African culture through a contemporary lens. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the…
People in this episode
Host: Relebogile Mabotja
Guest: Mpho Phalane
Topics covered
- culinary arts
- heritage
- storytelling
- experiential dining
- South African culture
Keywords
- culinary curator
- experiential culinary studio
- indigenous knowledge
- dining experiences
- South African culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Food, I Love You
Places: Johannesburg, South Africa
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