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The Search for the Next Generation of Culinary Talent Begins as the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition Launches Its Seventh Edition

S.Pellegrino announces the launch of the seventh edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition the global initiative designed to identify and support the most promising young chefs under 30. Open to applicants worldwide for four months, the Competition once again invites emerging culinary talent from across the globe to step onto an international stage…

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Your Saturday Plans Just Changed: Mozambik’s R145 Seafood Platter Is Calling

There’s something about Saturdays that calls for good food, great company and a little indulgence — and Mozambik has answered that call in the most delicious way possible. Introducing the Saturday Lunch Special at Mozambik: a seafood feast designed to turn your midday meal into a mini coastal escape. Every Saturday from 12:00 to 14:00,…

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The Ultimate Thursday Brew-Up: Mozambik’s Ice-Cold Deals You Don’t Want to Miss

Thursdays have officially earned a promotion at Mozambik — and they’ve been upgraded to full-on flavour celebrations. When the week starts to feel long and the weekend still seems just out of reach, Mozambik steps in with bold tastes, icy drinks and unbeatable specials that make “just one” feel like the perfect plan. Every Thursday,…

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Steak, Seafood & Sweet Endings: Monakko’s Valentine’s Menu Revealed at Park Sqaure Umhlanga

This Valentine’s Day, love takes centre stage at Monakko in Park Square Umhlanga, where romance meets refined dining in the most delicious way. Designed for couples who appreciate great food, warm ambience and a touch of indulgence, Monakko’s Valentine’s celebration promises an evening where every detail is thoughtfully curated to make hearts — and taste…

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Spice Up Valentine’s Day with Platters for Two at Mozambik

Valentine’s Day at Mozambik is all about turning up the heat and keeping things deliciously uncomplicated. This year, Mozambik invites couples to spice things up with a bold, flavour-packed Valentine’s celebration designed for sharing, savouring, and enjoying the moment. Available on 13 and 14 February, Mozambik’s Valentine’s offering centres around generous platters for two, served…

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Light on Alcohol, Heavy on Flavour: Meet the Grown-Up Summer Spritz

As the new year ushers in a more mindful approach to drinking, flavour remains firmly on the agenda. Enter the soda, citrus and bitters spritz, a refined, no- to low-alcohol serve that feels intentional rather than restrictive. With its crisp bubbles, fresh citrus lift and the unmistakable aromatic depth of ANGOSTURA® bitters, this grown-up alternative…

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Valentine's Day Dinner Durban 2026

Valentines Day Dinner Durban 2026

Make it a night to remember with the most romantic Valentines Day Dinner Durban 2026 has to offer. Whether you’re celebrating new love or marking years of memories, Durban’s top restaurants are preparing unforgettable Valentine’s experiences. From candlelit beachfront dinners to elegant rooftop meals and cozy garden settings, the city offers a wide variety of…

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Prawn Stars Align: Why Wednesdays Were Made for Mozambik

Midweek meals don’t usually come with bragging rights — unless, of course, prawns are involved. Enter Mozambik, where Wednesdays are officially reserved for seafood lovers who know a good deal when they see one. Mozambik’s OG Prawn Star Wednesday Special is exactly what it sounds like: bold, confident, and unapologetically delicious. For just R99, diners…

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For the Love of Steak: Valentine’s the Butcher’s Grill Way with L’Ormarins Brut Classique Rosé

When Valentine’s Day rolls around, there are flowers… and then there’s steak. This year, Butcher’s Grill is inviting couples to skip the clichés and lean into something far more satisfying: perfectly grilled cuts, a warm steakhouse atmosphere, and a celebratory glass of L’Ormarins Brut Classique Rosé, poured with compliments of the (steak)house. The experience is…

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Sushi, Steak & Date Nights—Your Weekly Guide to the Specials Monakko at Park Square

If meal planning feels like a chore, Monakko has stepped in with a weekly specials line-up that does the thinking for you. From pasta-loaded Tuesdays to flame-grilled lunches and cocktail-backed sushi sessions, this Umhlanga Ridge favourite has created a calendar worth eating through. Tuesdays: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta 🍝 Tuesdays at Monakko are all about comfort…

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This is what a proper Lunch Break looks like at Butcher Boys

January has a way of marching everyone straight back to desks, diaries and “quick lunches” that somehow stretch into meetings. Thankfully, Butcher Boys is here to rescue working lunches with a deal that proves productivity and proper steak can absolutely coexist. Their Great Lunch Menu is all about no-nonsense indulgence done right. Think perfectly grilled…

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Love at First Bite: A Gourmet Evening at 1000 Hills Chef School to Start Valentine’s Weekend

As Valentine’s weekend approaches, there’s a deliciously different way to kick things off — and it involves rising culinary stars, a thoughtfully curated menu, and an evening of refined indulgence at 1000 Hills Chef School. On Friday, 13 February 2026, the school hosts its first Gourmet Evening of the year, a student-led fine dining experience…

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