
A Table in the Corner is the space where Russel Wasserfall chats to people in the food industry about their passion and their take on the business of eating. Russel has worked in the media and food space for over 3 decades. He's run bars, restaurants and a confectionery factory, written for dozens of food and travel publications and made a bunch of cookbooks. His show is about the nitty-gritty of ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 202 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArtsPlaces & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

In this episode of A Table in the Corner, I chat to chef Anouchka Horn about Buri, the new 25-square-metre fast food banger she's opened with Neil Swart in Harrington Street. The concept is simple: take the South African boerewors roll and give it th... more
In this bonus episode of A Table in the Corner, Jonathan Warncke and I chat to chef Ivor Jones at Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia, shortly before we sit down to eat his winter menu. Ivor has just returned from an intensive five-week trip, including t... more
In this episode of A Table in the Corner, I chat to Don Albert, the person behind The Voyager, a new boutique hotel in Piketberg. Designed and built by Don and his partner Reece, it is the latest iteration of a concept that Don first developed in Bal... more
In this episode of A Table in the Corner, I chat to Giovanni Calvani of Datterino, a Roman-style cafeteria and pizzeria in Cape Town’s New Riverlands Mall.
Giovanni grew up in Italy and has brought a very different style of pizza to Cape Town: pinza... more
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I love the local content and your generous sharing of the South African food scene, but you don’t let your guests flow which is frustrating to listen to. Often it sounds like they’re about to delve into something interesting or juicy and you interrupt with your own anecdote or a premature remark, interrupting the cadence of the conversation. Let your guests flow, it makes for better listening and more interesting content.
Great Listen with some good characters on the show. Fantastic insights into the food industry, could also cross over into some of the good bars around.
Amazing show that keeps us updated and informed with interesting stakeholders in the restaurant, food and hospitality industry. Keep up the good work!!!
Always a great & informative listen
I stumbled upon Russell’s Table in the Corner podcast while researching South Africa. Until then, I had written the country off as a semi-failed state—but the podcast completely changed my perspective. Through thoughtful conversations and rich storytelling, Russell offers a nuanced, vibrant picture of South Africa that left me intrigued and inspired. I now find myself eager to visit and experience the country’s gastronomic delights firsthand. It’s an easy, enjoyable listen and one I highly recom... more
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This show centers on in-depth conversations with people across the food industry, from chefs and restaurateurs to farmers, artisans, and food writers. Episodes often explore the realities of running concepts—from staffing and costs to branding, sustainability, and hospitality culture—while sharing personal journeys, kitchen dynamics, and the evolution of dining scenes in South Africa. It stands out for its candid, long-form storytelling, a focus on community and local entrepreneurship, and thoughtful takes on how media, trends, and craft shape the business of eating. For potential listeners, it offers practical insights on operations and leadership, plus vivid behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate what it takes to sustain diverse food... more
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Recent guests on A Table in the Corner include:
1. Henning Klopper
2. James Williams
3. Tando Bavuma
4. Nic Haarhoff
5. Ricky Simon
6. Richard Bosman
7. Alex Windebank
8. Susan Dehosse
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