Creative Director, copywriter, and co-owner of the Foodblog Group. I heart oysters, gin and tonic, and clever advertising.
“Hi, we’d like to invite you to the Ron Zacapa launch!” “Ron Za-who-ha?” “Ron Zacapa!” “Oh, ok cool, I love clothes!” “No, no no… It’s a type of rum.” “Lies” “It’s from Guatemala” “Lies.” “Just come to the launch” “Mkay” I toddled into Kloof Street House with zero expectation. I read that it was a […] More
“WAIT, NO! EVERYONE STOP!” “WHAT!?” “I need to take a photo of the first spotting of wildlife!” This is what you get when you combine fiercely trained bush eyes, and super speedy camera reflexes upon your arrival at the wonderous Gondwana Game Reserve. Gondwana Game Reserve When you think South Africa + The Big 5 […] More
I love to pop out of the office for lunch. However, there is nothing worse than rushing to a restaurant, placing your order the second you get there, waiting anxiously for the waiter to make his or her way to your table, only for the food to arrive 8.3 minutes before you need to be […] More
A lot of people seem to think that Italian food is all pizza and pasta, and for that very reason, they avoid it. “Oh my gosh, carbs like that? No, I could never! It will bloat me right up like overly stuffed ravioli, doll.” Yes, them Italians love their pizza and their pasta, but they […] More
I’m very lucky. I get to eat things and talk about them so I often tell you guys about a new wine or sauce or chocolate or something that was nice. But for the first time in a long while I’ve been COMPLETELY blown away by a product review and the incredible service on offer. […] More
We don’t want to give it away, but we really love how the Iziko Natural History Museum has used a much-loved brand to help get kids to discover the wonders of the past. Dig it. [embedvideo id=”UlKEhjc0PrM” website=”youtube”] More
There are two types of people in this world. Ones that have eaten at La Mouette and ones that haven’t. If you’re in either of these categories (shame on you category 2) here is a way to get involved at the next La Mouette and Vondeling Dinner. So check out the menu, and when you’ve […] More
It’s time to get your LOL on again at our good friends, HQ. This Wednesday you can laugh your socks off at HQ comedy night presented by Four Young Whites, hosted by premier South African funny man, Paul Snodgrass, accompanied by headliner Kagiso Mokgadi and middle man Ollie Booth. Feel like a bit of fun? At just […] More
Innovative online whisky profiler guides users to discover their Johnnie Walker match Profilers. They’re always the awesome cool people in crime shows. They just know everything and make me want to quit my job and go to profiler school. After experiencing the Johnnie Walker “Meet Your Match” profiler, I kind think the whisky types are […] More
Winter is here. Bleh. Double bleh. So, what more would a guy or gal need on a chilly winter’s day/night/morning/afternoon/weekend/anytime ever? Hot chocolate or whisky with an awesome view. For the month of May, visit the beautiful Tobego’s Restaurant at The Radisson Blu to try one of two drinks specials. Cookies and Cream hot choc with […] More
Look at it. NO, SERIOUSLY! TAKE MY MONEY! Guys, LINDT has launched their new lifestyle HELLO chocolate range. And boy do you want to say, “hello”. LOOK AT IT! Not only is this chocolate sexy on the outside (the packaging made the advertising human in me sqeal with joy) but it’s delectable and moreish on […] More
There are two things in this world I really like. Ok more than two but there are two which fit nicely in this story. Those two things are specials and puns. INTRODUCING: TGIF (thank Grant it’s Friday) Chef Grant from Tobago’s at The Radisson Blu Hotel will create a warm, hearty winter meal paired with a […] More
