About The Chef
My name is Paul Friedman! Over the years, I've had the privilege of owning and operating 58 restaurants across South Africa, Europe, and the United States. I was raised in South Africa, a country shaped by an extraordinary mix of indigenous African cultures and global influences — from Xhosa and Zulu traditions to Dutch, French, British, Indian, Portuguese, and Greek roots. That diversity formed the foundation of my cooking and my deep respect for food as a shared language.