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  • Three Causes Worth Pledging for on Thundafund this June!

    Thundafund is South Africa’s leading crowdfunding platform. Do you have a worthy cause? Contact Thundafund today! Take a look at these three initiatives worth sowing into: Reduce single-use plastics with Roots You use it once and throw it away – and it ends up in the ocean. Most plastics can only be recycled up to […] More

  • You Lucky

    Mat Hancock, classically trained chef and Durbanite is on a new mission to reinvent the shawarma. You Lucky is his, “good times food” pop up concept, serving casual, fresh, simple and delicious food at local venues and parties. Whether it’s his mouth watering, ready-to-turn shawarmas or ingenious custom menus, you’re sure to be blown away. […] More

  • Tullamore D.E.W Whiskey – a Tale of Character

    When it comes to Tullamore D.E.W’s name and origin, the story is even more thrilling than the folks and fables. Back in 1829, the original triple distilled, triple blended whiskey, Tullamore D.E.W., was born. But how, you might ask? Nestling in the valley under the heathery crest of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, was an Irish […] More

  • Bursary Spirits & Smiths Gin are making Education Waves in South Africa

    Bursary Spirits aims to take a portion of its profits and fund bursaries for talented individuals in South Africa’s hospitality industry. Fund this project now! A lot of alcohol producers offer training in return for something from their apprentice – exclusivity. I’m stripping that away because I believe that stunts an individual’s creative growth. Rachel […] More

  • Personal Attention and lots of Love makes Col’Cacchio special!

    26 years ago saw the beginning of a love story with food and the first Col’Cacchio store opening in the Foreshore and since then the single restaurant has grown to 35 franchises across the country, under the watchful eyes of Michael Terepolsky, Kinga Baranowska and Greg Mommsen. But the trio aren’t interested in being seen […] More

  • Free Night Accommodation at the President Hotel in Cape Town

    When you can get something for free . . . yes, please! The President Hotel welcomes you to Cape Town in breathtaking splendour, personal luxury and personal service. With the vibrant city to your right and the calming ocean to your left, there’s a perfect mix of cosmopolitan and relaxation at this five-star venue with […] More

  • Opening of new Col’Cacchio store in Ballito

    We love them because they make delicious pizza, but also because they make it WITH love. Col’Cacchio is the love-child – literally of two unlikely people who fell in love and had a dream all the way back in 1992. That’s a whole lotta love. Now they’re opening a new store. It’s expected to be […] More

  • A healthy indulgence at Valeo Restaurant

    Ever heard of a sweet indulgence that doesn’t need to be reserved for “treat or cheat meals”? Think a stack of pancakes, dripping in melted chocolate. Yep, you heard right, a stack of chocolate dripping pancakes that are totally healthy. Well, if this has peaked your interest then you better visit Valeo Whole Foods, because […] More

  • Luck strikes Twice at the Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship

    This year’s Ultimate Bartender Challenge (UBC), which took place at Saigon Suzy in Johannesburg, saw the same dog biting twice as Lucky Shaker owner and bartender, Michael Stephenson, walked away with the title of ultimate bartender for the second year in a row. Close on his heels were Justin Bester from Sin + Tax and […] More

  • The Col’Cacchio Love Story

    It’s obvious from the moment you bite into any one of Col’Cacchio’s mouth-watering dishes that it’s made with the utmost love and care. What may not be so well known is how that love and care came to be – 26 years before. Kinga Baranowska channelled her creativity into cooking as more than just a […] More

  • Crabby Burgers at Surf Riders Café

    The surf is washing up something new at Surf Riders Café. Their new burger will leave you anything but crabby! Surf Riders is perfectly positioned on South Durban’s beachfront; park your surf board while you drip your way in for seafood (of course), burgers and delicious cocktails before heading back out to work up another […] More

  • Connecting Coffee Lovers with Java Box

    How would you like to be part of a network for coffee lovers? The team at Java Box are putting together as social media and craft coffee marketing network to take craft coffee to a new level, by giving the public the option to purchase, talk about, exchange info, blog and upload their favorite hand […] More