Moms and Dads, you now have one more choice of restaurant to take the whole family out to for a meal, adding welcome variety to the current kids menu offerings. Simply Asia has recently launched its “Lil’ Wok Stars” kids menu with characters Red and Star – the new brother and sister mascot duo. Lil’ […] More
Wednesday night saw the trendy Wodka Restaurant at The Waterfront Hotel and Spa buzzing with esteemed guests and some of the most respected food critics and bloggers the Durban culinary scene has to offer, all of which had gathered for one thing – a taste of Teppanyaki. The evening opened with a warm welcome from […] More
For years my excuse for why it’s totally healthy to drink McDonald’s milkshakes, is because they’re made out of potato. And since potato is a vegetable, then the milkshake is obviously a vegetable, too. Right? Well, wrong. Nevermind my warped logic, the McDonald’s SA “Know Our Food” Campaign has proven that their milkshakes are 100% potato-free. […] More
Are you looking for a cool birthday party idea for kids? How about a cooking class with Ginger & Lime! The team at Ginger & Lime love hosting kids in their kitchen so if you are looking for a fun birthday party idea or activities during the school holidays, they are very happy to teach […] More
Wait for the perfect day to try out the new Oyster & Seafood Menu in The Oyster Bar. It is the perfect elegant setting for amazing sushi and even better seafood. Order a chilled glass of bubbly and a few oysters before deciding on delicious fresh sushi, sashimi, Asian Taco’s or Salmon Gravalax with lemon aioli. […] More
Campari leads fans on a timeless journey of discovery as it unveils the 2015 Calendar starring Eva Green! Campari has officially unveiled the full imagery for the 2015 Calendar, entitled ‘Mythology Mixology’. This year’s iconic Calendar, which stars the beautiful French born actress Eva Green, is the 16th edition in the collection and is dedicated […] More
I am super judgey of South African television. Always have been, always will be. I often struggle with production values, with content, and with the over-the-top, happy-go-luck fake South African cheerfulness that we for some reason always perpetuate. People do realise that you can be happy without smiling all the time, right? So when I […] More
While Three Cities Waterfront Hotel and Spa offers the ultimate in luxury for business and leisure travellers, the onsite fine dining Wodka Restaurant adds to the stylish ambience of this luxury hotel and is a fresh, superbly designed and an inviting place, full of energy. Teppanyaki Restaurant in Durban Wodka Restaurant has recently launched their new […] More
If dining out in Durban is a cause for ennui, with more of the same offered at every location, maybe it’s time you tried a taste of Italy… with a twist. While Italian cuisine is nothing new, the way Aurelia’s Restaurant at The Square in Umhlanga does it certainly is. Mouth-wateringly delicious and down to […] More
In SA, the restaurant industry is booming. Despite a nationwide slowdown in consumer spending, restaurants saw an impressive 10.8% rise in overall income last year. The trouble is, very few hospitality professionals have the functional competencies and theoretical knowledge you need to successfully manage a restaurant today. UCT and GetSmarter have teamed up to address […] More
Want to be the smartest person at the dinner table this season? Keep this food and wine pairing infographic handy: Ready to take your love of fine dining to the next level, or step up to the plate and advance to management level if you currently work in hospitality? Register for the UCT online short […] More
Bar Ba Coa is a celebration of the age old relationship between fire and food. Traditionally Barbacoa is a form of cooking meat over hot coals or fire and was widely practiced by the Gauchos of Argentina. Meat prepared this way is traditionally eaten with Chimichurri (chimi – chur – ri) sauce, a delicious combination of […] More