Named after an ecosystem teeming with biodiversity and endemism, Fyn Restaurant in Cape Town, South Africa, is very organised when sourcing its ingredients. Their wagyu comes from a local supplier named Cape Wagyu, where cattle are pasture-reared and roam freely. Likewise, their pork is sourced from pigs allowed to wander across vast areas and are hormone- and medicine-free. Yellow-fin tuna is culled seasonally from reputable South African flagged vessels using viable, green methods with no bycatch. And their vegetables come from a farm that practises ecological conservation and regeneration. This is a very conscious effort to provide beyond just good food.
But their commitment to sustainability doesn’t end there. They also work with youth with disadvantaged backgrounds by providing them with the necessary skills to become chefs and exhaust efforts to conserve and manage water, especially since they’re located in an area where the commodity is scarce.
The restaurant has raised the stakes on its noble ethos—and many players, thanks to their noble examples, are following suit.
CALL TO ARMS
It’s not that easy, though, especially for a country like Singapore, where natural resources are limited and the agricultural landscape is sparse. Nevertheless, as Labyrinth Restaurant and Native Bar have proven, it’s not impossible.
Esta historia es de la edición November 2023 de Tatler Philippines.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición November 2023 de Tatler Philippines.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
LAST WORD
We ask the people we feature a round of quickfire questions to give us more insight into their personality. This month: Georgina Wilson-Burnand
LIFE'S A BEACH
Tatler Asia gets an exclusive first look at Rosewood Phuket's new Houses, which include a colossal 21,000 square foot beachfront mansion
DIFFERENT BY DESIGN
Design Hotels Managing Director Stijn Oyen on why its portfolio of properties is truly one of a kind—and what, ultimately, makes a great hotel
HEROES ON A MISSION
Cape, an NGO that champions Asian American and Pacific Islander artists and leaders, has been shaking up Hollywood's storytelling for three decades. But the team feels there's still work to be done on making representation more nuanced and global
BEHIND THE SEAMS
These bright, young sartorial talents are making a mark on the Philippine fashion industry one stitch at a time
GARY
As he reaches a turning point in his life, Gary Valenciano, one of the country's most renowned musical artists, relies on divine guidance to choose the right path
BOLDER & BEAUTIFUL
Georgina Wilson-Burnand, makes a graceful return after many years, embodying the best version of herself yet
IF WALLS COULD TALK
Unfolding like a page in Philippine history, the historic Laperal Mansion serves as a symbol of Filipino hospitality, artistry and craftsmanship
Legacy Reimagined
Delight in Tiffany & Co’s newest campaign, With Love, Since 1837, inspired by its legendary window designer, Gene Moore
Test Of Time
Rolex watches represent a dedication to excellence and sophistication, with precision engineering and lasting durability