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Last week we posted Twitter reactions of the Nando’s Diversity Ad, which was banned by major TV broadcasters SABC, eTV & Dstv. But Nando’s has hit back in a way only they can: They have bought ad space at South Africa’s leading newspapers showing a scene-by-scene account of the television advertisement that no-one wants to…
Friday, the 15th of June #FoodFact: Per ounce, Chicken McNuggets contain twice as much fat as a hamburger. Nando’s does it again: Dig at SABC Pity you can’t ban them all. But just in case, we’d like to make it clear that we had nothing to do with this. We prefer igniting public debates, not…
What do you do when people tell you that they have discovered the most romantic hotel in the world? Then they tell you it’s near the ocean in Italy! It’s hard to suppress an eye roll. Italy + Ocean = the perfect romantic dinner. But this is different. The restaurant Grotta Palazzese was created by…
Nando’s #Diversity campaign, where the flame-grilled chicken brand forces South Africans to question Xenophobia and intolerance — either way you look at it, we were all once foreigners in SA, except for the Khoisan of course. As always, it is not our intention to offend or show disrespect to any individuals or culture, but to…
It’s only been a year and already this Italian Pizzeria in the new Howard Centre is making waves. And true to the slogan that they often use ‘it’s more than just pizzas’ their highly skilled chef comes up with mouth watering specials every week. The latest special is directed at students only: R75.00 pizza &…
Friday, the 8th of June #FoodFact: Apples, potatoes, and onions all taste the same when eaten with your nose plugged. McDonald’s ends myths on what’s in the food Canadian website invites people to post questions where ‘the real answers’ are shared. As someone charged with managing public relations for McDonald’s Canada, Jason Patuano often gets…
In my spare time I browse the Internet A LOT with 9gag, reddit and stumble upon being some of my closest friends. As I’m a huge Star Wars fan, I just had to share this picture of Anakin Skywalker – Black Label. I’ve heard whispers that the whiskey is as smooth and dry as the deserts…
Cape Town Restaurant Winter Specials 2014 Breakfast | Burgers | Sushi contact us to add your restaurant to our list We’ll update this list of winter specials at Cape Town restaurants as more specials become available. We cannot take responsibility about the availability of the special, the further you move down the list, it could…
Pepsi MAX went to a pick-up game in Bloomfield, NJ pretending to shoot a documentary on a basketball player named Kevin. When his Uncle Drew came into the game, some magical things happened as he played one hell of a match! It took a few hours in the make-up department for Kyrie Irving, the 2011-2012…
How would you like to have dinner some 5 meters below sea level surrounded by water? This is possible at Ithaa, the first underwater restaurant at the luxurious Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort. The design of the restaurant allows all guests to enjoy a 180 degrees view of the crystal clear Maldives sea as well…
Friday, the 1st of June #FoodFact: To obtain the maximum nutritional benefits, onions should be eaten raw or lightly steamed. New York Soda Ban New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to propose a far-reaching municipal ban on sales of large-size sugary beverages by restaurants, mobile food carts, movie theaters and delis, his administration said…
THE FAMOUS BLOWFISH SUSHI SUNSET Join the Blowfish Restaurant for a delectable 20 piece Sushi Platter and a tongue tingling glass of Pongracz Method Cap Classique Sparkling wine for only R 119 from 18:00 to 22:00 on Monday 28 May 2012. For reservations call 021 – 556 5464 or email allen@blowfishrestaurant.co.za WIN TO HAVE A…
