Published by Food & Home
Candice Philip: The Powerhouse behind SA’s most celebrated new restaurant
Candice Philip is one of South Africa’s most celebrated culinary artists, having been the recipient of “Chef of the Year” at the 2025 Luxe Restaurant Awards and the winner of “Best New Restaurant” for Cyra at the 2025 Eat Out Awards.
Published by Gourmet Guide
Candice at Cyra
Tucked inside the elegant Houghton Hotel, Cyra delivers a dinning experience that feels both elevated and deeply personal. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Candice Philip.
Published by Wantedonline
A Candice Philip Renaissance
The resurgence of award-winning chef Candice Philip is an exciting feat for Joburg fine dining. Philip went off the radar after her extended residency at the now closed Basalt at The Peech Hotel.
Published by Daily Maverick
Candice Philip brings the Joburg sun out again at Cyra
Candice Philip wasn’t short of offers after she popped up and then was the Chef in Residence at Basalt for a good and meaningful while, but we’re all relieved she held out for a truly autonomous situation.
Published by Eat Out
Cyra set to open at Joburg’s Houghton Hotel
Johannesburg is set to welcome a new restaurant, Cyra, helmed by talented chef Candice Philip. Named after the Persian word for “sun”, Cyra draws inspiration from the harmony and grace of the evening sunset.