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  • Come watch the Footie with Hudsons

    Where are you following the action?  With proceedings starting to heat up in icy Russia, everyone are getting out their old fan gear to support their favourite country. While Bafana Bafana is not competing, there are still four teams in the mix: England, Belgium, France & Croatia. It’s definitely more fun to watch the big […] More

  • Nederburg Recipes for Tour De France 2018

    Concluding the culinary journey in Paris, the capital of France (29 July) When Le Tour de France ends in Paris, there should most definitely be a celebration with the quintessential French dish, Coq au Vin (chicken in red wine with onions and bacon)! Coq au vin Ingredients: 200 grams rindless bacon, cut into lardons 3 […] More

  • Help Fund Vachellia Premium Vodka on Thundafund

    Vachellia Premium Vodka is handcrafted in small individual batches in the coastal city of Cape Town. It is meticulously crafted using a combination of innovative and experimental techniques, which is a harder way to distill but produces a product such as Vachellia Premium Vodka, one that is vastly more authentic and superior. This luxury vodka […] More

  • Restaurant Week ‘Dining with the Stars’

    In Europe, this event is being organized with Michelin Star restaurants ONLY. Good news: The organisers of Restaurant Week South Africa will bring this event to South Africa this winter for the first time as a very exclusive edition. This year’s first edition will be held from 19 July to the 5th of August. Restaurant Week […] More

  • Ramadaan Specials at Sofra Istanbul

    Sofra Istanbul is offering a few Ramadaan Specials you can’t miss. Every Sunday this Ramadaan, Sofra Istanbul is generously offering a FREE 1lt bucket of Turkish soup between 2pm and 3pm. You can visit their restaurant at the Pavilion shopping mall for collection. Daily Iftaar Specials: Turkish soup, rice/turkish flatbread, main dish (starting with kofte […] More

  • Biltong & Whiskey Pairing at Hilton Durban

    A brand new whisky & biltong experience is available at the Hilton during the month of June.  In celebration of Father’s Day, the Hilton Durban has partnered with Cardhu Whisky to offer a food & whisky pairing with a South African favourite. Pour, swirl, and savour single malt whisky while enjoying a sumptuous biltong platter […] More

  • Celebrate World Cucumber Day with Hendrick’s Gin

    It just so happens that World Rose Day, World Gin Day and World Cucumber Day are all celebrated in the month of June! Always pushing the limits of the peculiar, Hendrick’s Gin is paying tribute to this delightful trio with a range of festivities. As Rose and Cucumber are two of Hendrick’s Gin’s most prominent […] More

  • Almond Flour Flapjack Recipe

    Ever wondered how and why margarine was first invented?  Flora Margarine’s heritage is largely linked to health care and was first developed as a direct response to the growing need for a heart-friendly alternative to butter and lard. A well-balanced, nutritious diet includes healthy fats; margarine provides essential fatty acids, nutrients that your body needs […] More

  • Mix a Monkey Shoulder Whiskey Cocktail this Father’s Day!

    Why not whip up a whiskey cocktail with dad this Father’s Day?  Father’s Day is all about connecting with your dad, spending some time together and having fun. Making some whiskey cocktails is the perfect way to do just that. Making cocktails at home can seem daunting, with all the equipment and speciality ingredients you […] More

  • The difference between ‘Whiskey’ & ‘Whisky’ with Tullamore D.E.W.

    To make great whiskey requires a trinity of inspiration, art and science.  Distillation, which splits a liquid into its component substances, was described long ago in Ancient Greece by Aristotle. It is likely that entrepreneurial Irish monks were the first to apply this alchemy to beer, and gave birth to uisce beatha – the water […] More

  • You have to try PRIMI’s Breakfast Menu

    ​ There’s something about eating out for breakfast, whether it’s a breakfast meeting or catching up with friends on the weekend. It’s a treat without being extravagant, a time when you want something sustaining, comforting and not too fussy, nutritious enough to get you through the day. PRIMI’s newly launched breakfast menu fits the bill […] More

  • Exchange a cucumber for a G&T with Hendrick’s Gin!

    In an act of generosity and cucumber appreciation, Hendrick’s Gin will be accepting cucumbers as payment for their delicious, cucumbery G&Ts!  World Cumber Day is coming up folks, and as the humble cucumber is not only a notable infusion in Hendricks Gin but also the classic G&T garnish, Hendrick’s Gin have decided to celebrate with an extraordinary […] More