We question David Higgs, chef at Marble Restaurant. Which historical figure do you most identify with? Former US President John F Kennedy. What book are you reading at the moment? The Social Conquest of Earth by Edward O Wilson. Which phrase or word do you most overuse? Don’t f*** it up. What was your first job? As a breakfast chef in 1989 in Cape Town at the three-star Tulbagh Protea Hotel. What’s the worst airport you’ve been in? Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar — there’s no aircon, and it’s very hot and humid. Your bags are brought to you on a wheelbarrow. What’s the most interesting thing about you that people don’t know? I had a great love for soccer as a child — I played for what was then Vasco da Gama, one of the premiership teams. It ended when I was about 12. It’s something I would have really loved to have taken further. Nominate your eighth wonder of the world. Cooking galjoen on a braai on the Skeleton Coast. What is the one investment you wish you ha...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.