June 2015

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  • McDonald’s SA – “Know Our Food”

    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

  • Granita Restaurant at Kievits Kroon Review

    Written by Andrew Alexander During our stay at Kievitskroon, dinner was booked at their signature restaurant, Granita. The restaurant has a very clean look to it. Cream walls adorned with various artwork, wooden ceiling to create a warm ambiance, comfortable chairs and white tablecloths. It definitely has a formal feel to it but not at […] More

  • Staying at Kievits Kroon

    written by Andrew Alexander I spent the past weekend with my fiancé at Kievits Kroon Estate and Spa, nestled about 10-15 minutes outside of Pretoria, or a comfortable 40 minutes from Midrand. Driving up to the estate, the area is very unassuming: beaten roads, large farm plots and an overall arid appearance. However, as soon […] More

  • Wine & Dinner Pairing at Central One in June

    Join Central One Restaurant for a four course culinary experience where the creations by their executive chef will be excellently paired with Warwick wines. The details of the dishes and wines presented can be seen on the menu below. The dinner will be held on the 30th of June at Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel starting […] More

  • New Take-away Menu at Yamitsuki

    I’ve recently discovered the beauty of sushi take-away. It’s just so much better to stay indoors, snuggle up infront of the TV and stay-in to watch your favourite movie. If you add sushi into the fold, it’s the perfect evening.  This is where Yamitsuki come in as they have just release their new take-away menu […] More

  • South Africa’s No1 Boerewors Championship

    Shoprite and Checkers annually presents the Championship Boerewors challenge. Anyone with an exceptional traditional boerewors recipe can enter – through the years the title of Boerewors Champion has been conquered by South Africans from all walks of life, from housewives to butchery managers, and even by a (then) 13-year old primary school learner! Who will […] More

  • Enjoy Father’s Day at The Italian Club

    During the month of June, The Italian Club will sell Swagga Breweries Craft Beer for R40 for a 500ml draught beer. The same is available for only R30 on Father’s Day. They will also be hosting a raffle on Father’s Day where you will be able to win 2 VIP guest tickets for The Southern […] More

  • Kids Eat Free at Lobster Trap during June

    Lobster Trap is a family oriented seafood restaurant with a very relaxed style.They’ve moved away from starchy white table-cloths to an open, airy feel. The staff is friendly and efficient and their focus is on offering seafood that is fresh and in season. Their kiddies menu is also very popular with the younger folk and to celebrate Youth […] More

  • Casalotti’s June Pizza Club

    Another month, another pizza club from our friends at Casalotti’s! The blogger of the month is… da- da- da- daaaaaaa! Tamaryn Shepherd! You can check out her Instagram-machine here.  Anywhoooo, back to le pizza. This one is called The Big Boy. And I must be honest, as a non-pork eater, I can only assume that the Casalotti’s […] More