Restaurant at The Saint James on Venice The hotel’s restaurant serves a variety of delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come and try their newly developed menu, designed specifically for Saint James on Venice’s discerning clientele who appreciate healthier and fresher foods. The extensive wine list won’t disappoint and they offer the very best…
On Thursday the 24th April, Bamboo welcomed over 100 of Durban’s top businessmen, journalists and a couple famous faces to the Re-Launch party of their Umhlanga store. The night was a huge success filled with great people, great sushi and lots of great wine. Bamboo Sushi Lounge in Umhlanga Village, recently opened its doors again…
With their revamped menu and value-added dishes, Ocean Basket remains the number one seafood restaurant choice. Ocean Basket’s new menu truly is a labour of love. It celebrates everything South Africa’s favourite chain of seafood restaurants are built on – a variety of delicious food, ethically sourced, freshly prepared and as generous in their portions…
Spoil yourself In May at The Spa at The Oyster Box, with a ‘Because You’re Worth It’ package aimed at Mom’s and those seeking a bit of ‘me time’. The 90-minute package includes: a 30-minute Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage OR a 30-minute Booster Facial AND a 60-minute Manicure or Pedicure. All treatments booked include use…
A series of Pop-up Events will be held in the hotel lobby at The Oyster Box over the next few months. All Pop-up Events are open to the public and take place in the Hotel Lobby from 14:00-17:00. On 9 May, join Grill Room Maître‘d, Hendry Pakiri will demonstrates his skill as a master Crepe maker,when he presents…
Juliet Urquhart joins The Oyster Box as the new Sommelier, fresh from a year’s working experience as the Beverage Director and Delmonico Room Manager, at Relais et Chateaux property, Hotel Fauchere Milford in Pennsylvania, USA. Juliet’s educational trajectory includes a BSc. in Microbiology and Biochemistry from the University of Cape Town, a post graduate diploma…
Inspired by the hotel’s original, colonial architecture The Palm Court, with its lush green palms, natural sunlight and elegant chandeliers is a favourite spot for a delcious Buffet Breakfast, including fresh Oysters and Sparkling Wine, traditional High Tea or a quiet place to have a meeting. HIGH TEA High Tea is a laid-back, leisurely affair,…
When it comes to the legends associated with The Oyster Box, one of its finest gems is the celebrated Grill Room Restaurant. Another is Hendry Pakiri, who has worked at the hotel for 50 years and still oversees this elegant dining room as Maître ‘d. With a history stretching back almost 60 years, The Grill…
The Mediterranean inspired Ocean Terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean is the Oyster Box’s casual dining restaurant. A Bistro-style menu offers everything from freshly caught seafood, fish and chips and burgers, to tasty homemade Pizza baked in the wood-fire oven. In addition, a full English breakfast Buffet and an a la carte menu are available. Enjoy…
On the 7th April 2014, Bamboo Sushi Lounge in Umhlanga Village, opened its doors again to eager diners after being closed due to renovations for the month of March. The renovations included a new kitchen, conveyor belt system, interior and lighting. The store now is an identical replica of its Durban North branch opened in…
Owner, manager and sushi extraordinaire, Albert Lui created the Bamboo Sushi Lounge brand in 2009 and has never looked back! Combining his passion for sushi with his love of people, Albert has grown the brand into 2 stores since then and has visions to open stores all over the country. Albert believes in creating a…
The FNB Whisky Live Showroom is coming to Durban: A boutique-style tasting event to share the spirit of whisky! The FNB Whisky Live Showroom will take place on 25 and 26 April 2014, at Tsogo Sun’s Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment in Durban, home of the popular alternate monthly Suncoast Whisky Club. The Showroom will…
While the trendy Square Boutique Hotel and Spa offers the ultimate in luxury for business and leisure travellers in a contemporary urban setting, the onsite Cosmopolitan Restaurant at this boutique hotel adds to the stylish ambience. During April, they are taking exclusivity up a notch with their Chef’s Table special. Book a table of ten…
Chris Black and Guy Cluver have taken this once vague coffee shop and turned it into a thriving restaurant. Bellevue Café has attracted quite the following in Kloof, with its focus based on simple flavourful and fresh cooking, good service and good value. There’s an arty feel to Bellevue Café, a modern spacious and contemporary eatery that’s consistently lively and…
Let’s be honest, we all want to go green and save the world, but it isn’t easy. This type of paper goes here, that type there, but not if it’s dirty, but yes for some dirt. It’s a pain. Woolies heard the cries of the people (ok, that’s a bit dramatic, but they realized). So,…
Situated in Durban’s leafy Morningside suburb, The Saint James on Venice Luxury Boutique Hotel offers guests the perfect getaway while visiting the city. With just 15 beautifully appointed bedrooms, guests can be assured of personal service in this luxurious and intimate environment. Each room is individually decorated in a classically elegant style, with some having a…
