Marvin

Founder of FoodBlogSA Media. B.Bus.Sc. - Marketing; M.Bus.Sc- Tourism. A career in destination marketing was calling but then my passion for food took over. Welcome to our restaurant marketing platform.

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  • Shank & Shiraz Dinner at Rhebokskloof

    Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, part of the Paarl wine route, nestles between two valleys at the foot of the majestic Paarl Mountain, just 45 minutes from the city of Cape Town. The natural beauty of the area is further complemented by the perfect positioning of our heritage buildings. With its rolling lawns, tranquil lakes, willow trees and hectare […] More

  • April Wine & Dine Evening at Keenwa

    Keenwa opened its doors in December 2010 in the Cape Town City Centre. The location is very exciting because the whole area is becoming more vibrant and more of a destination. The building itself is a gorgeous double storey Victorian. For the past few months, they have been hosting wine & dine evenings during the last […] More

  • Winning is this easy with Caffe Villagio (comp closed)

    Stand a chance to win catering to the value of R500 with Caffe Villagio. If you win, you can choose your prize from their current platter/catering menu. All you have to do is either follow them on Twitter or Facebook, share or retweet them to enter the competition. It’s that simple! Competition closes on the […] More

  • Simonsig scores a hat trick at the 2013 Top 100 SA Wines

    Simonsig Estate has been ranked amongst South Africa’s top wine producers with three wines listed in the 2013 Top 100 SA Wines. Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2007 is one of only three Méthode Cap Classique wines to make the cut this year with two Simonsig red wines, the acclaimed Simonsig Red Hill Pinotage 2009 and Merindol […] More

  • Competition with Cuvee at Simonsig (comp closed)

    Cuvee Restaurant and Simonsig Wine Estate are challenging you to share your most unique chocolate dessert recipe by posting it on any of their social media accounts or e-mailing them a few pictures along with the recipe. You stand the chance to win a case of Cuvee Royale MCC and Eric Lanlard’s new book Chocolat. […] More

  • FoodBlogCT News Week 16 2013

    Thursday, the 18th of April Thieves Swipe 5 Tons Of Nutella Police said Monday an unknown number of culprits made off with 5 metric tons (5.5 tons) of Nutella chocolate-hazelnut spread from a parked trailer in the central German town of Bad Hersfeld over the weekend. [read more] How Much Would It Take For You […] More

  • Pigalle Facebook Competition (comp closed)

    Pigalle is Cape Town’s only true supper club where patrons can spend the whole evening from sunset cocktails to all-night entertainment after dinner.They offer a delicious variety of foods to suit all palates, a range of fine wines and a selection of bands to top off your night with some entertainment and dancing. They are […] More

  • Signal: Taste of Cape Town (comp closed)

    The Signal Restaurant offers creative Cape cuisine that’s fresh and inventive. Led by Executive Chef, Malika van Reenen, Signal Restaurant draws on influences from the many nationalities and customs that have shaped this region since being settled in 1652; namely Dutch and British settlers, French Huguenots, Asian traders and African cultures. With Taste of Cape […] More

  • Live the moment with Viva Vodka!

    Sleek, seductive and bravely beautiful, the red Viva Vodka bottle is a standout on shelf and a bold embodiment of expression that perfectly befits the launch of South Africa’s first super-premium vodka. Reflecting the challenging, confident nature of the product, the bottle’s striking silhouette (with the icon of Africa placed front and centre) packs a […] More

  • FoodBlogCT News Week 15 2013

    Thursday, the 11th of April An entire sculpture made of Rice The life size sculpture above is actually created not using using stone but rice. 100 pounds of rice to be precise. [read more] A topless beer can on market in America There’s something different about a new can from Sly Fox Brewing Company. Where […] More

  • Best Chardonnay du Monde 2013 Awards

    The 20th international competition of the World’s best Chardonnay wines, Chardonnay du Monde has just come to an end. Simonsig are proud to announce that their Chardonnay 2012 was awarded a beautiful silver medal this year, maintaining it’s award winning standards as with the 2010; 2008;2007 and 2005 vintage. Competing against a large concentration of […] More

  • Stir Crazy Cooking Courses April 2013

    Stir Crazy Cooking School offers a range of cooking courses specifically designed to appeal to cooks of all abilities – from complete novices to experienced chefs alike. Each cooking course is undertaken in a relaxed and informal environment, but with clear emphasis on superb quality and practical advice. Our classes are intimate and interactive and […] More