If dining out in Durban is a cause for ennui, with more of the same offered at every location, maybe it’s time you tried a taste of Italy… with a twist. While Italian cuisine is nothing new, the way Aurelia’s Restaurant at The Square in Umhlanga does it certainly is. Mouth-wateringly delicious and down to…
After a hugely successful first event, the Umhlanga Food and Music Festival returns to the Chris Saunders Park on Saturday, 1st of November 2014. Promising a day filled with great food and even better music. South Africa’s finest Craft Beers and wines will be on sale, accompanied by a wide range of Tantalizing Food stalls. The Kickstands,…
While Three Cities Docklands Hotel offers the ultimate in luxury for business and leisure travellers, the onsite fine dining Wodka Restaurant adds to the stylish ambience of this luxury hotel and is a fresh, superbly designed and an inviting place, full of energy. Christas Lunch Buffet in Durban The Christmas Lunch buffet at Wodka Restaurant includes crackers,…
C.R.U.S.T Pop-Up Dinners presents a unique concept – one night only pop-up dinner, in collaboration with Armani Day Spa, Patisserie & Boutique. A fancy 3 course dinner prepared by Chef Aart Verrips with live unplugged music by Gus Brown Band. With a passion for food and pastry in particular, it is the chef’s honor and…
Salmon Ceviche Recipe Find smoked salmon too salty? Then it’s time to try ceviche. The Spanish method of curing raw fish in citrus is easier than you’d think. You don’t even need electricity. Ceviche is a good brunch addition (try it with baked eggs!) or a dish you could enjoy as a light, summer lunch….
Marco’s Restaurant‘s inherent Italian charm, Durban style and adventurous soul combined with his Italian mother’s wonderful cooking ability, helped create Marco’s Ristornate in 1999. Having relished Mamma’s delicious authentic Italian cuisine at home, Marco saw this as the perfect opportunity to nature Italian culture by providing a platform for guests to enjoy the ceremony of…
Mamma Luciana’s is large, colourful and very Italian. This trattoria has a great bar and an open kitchen with aromas sure to whet your appetite. Al fresco dining on the deck turns to long, lazy lunches and fun-filled dinners with sea-views. The menu is influenced by Mamma Luciana’s hometown of Modena in Italy and is…
Celebrity Chef Series 2014 enters its second month with a throwback to 2010 when super chef and founder of The Food Design Agency in Johannesburg, Jodi-Ann Pearton, first took part in this Col’Cacchio pizzeria gourmet charity challenge. Her 2014 Basil McBeefy pizza is an expression of her #FoodWithaStory culinary roots. She recalls fond memories of…
This vibey and bustling osteria is owned by Bellevue Café’s, Chris Black and Guy Cluver. Doors opened in April 2013 and it has quickly become a local favourite in the upper highway area. They are offering two fantastic set menus starting on 19 November – 24 December which are available for end of year functions as well as…
Mamma Luciana’s is large, colourful and very Italian. This trattoria has a great bar and an open kitchen with aromas sure to whet your appetite. Al fresco dining on the deck turns to long, lazy lunches and fun-filled dinners with sea-views. The menu is influenced by Mamma Luciana’s hometown of Modena in Italy and is…
While the trendy Urban Park Hotel & Spa offers the ultimate in luxury for business and leisure travelers in a contemporary urban setting, the onsite fine dining Cosmopolitan Restaurant at this luxury hotel adds to the stylish ambience. Seafood Special in Umhlanga Enjoy a scrumptious deep fried 200g hake fillet, served with sweet chilli mayonaise, French…
Create your own Bellevue Cafe milkshake by telling them your favourite flavours & ingredients in order to stand the chance to win 1 month’s supply of free milkshakes for you and two friends + the mandatory bragging rights that come with it as your name will be featured on the specials board throughout October. In…
Articulate and outspoken, author, former DA leader and ambassador, Tony Leon remains one of South Africa’s most prolific political commentators. This is your opportunity to get up close and personal with the man behind the persona. Date: 9 October Time: 08H30 for 09H00 Venue: The Pearl Room Price: R290 per person (plated breakfast) Directions to…
Skabenga’s Birthday Bash is one of the highlights on the Oyster Box’s social calendar. Join their resident celebrity cat for a morning of birthday treats and activities. Kids, parents, grandparents are all invited to share in the feline festivities. Spread the love and bring along a donation towards Feral Cat Rescue. Date: 7 October Time:…
Meryl Kurz & Pig ‘n Whistle Productions bring a vibrant new review to The Oyster Box. ‘Spice Up Your Life’, promises an afternoon of music and entertainment with a bit of everything from ‘Dirty Dancing’, ‘Forever Young’ and ‘We will Rock You’, to ‘Rock and Roll is here to Stay’ and a selection of Country…
Sound out this charity dinner at the Cargo Hold … As well known deaf chef Kurt Ramborger from the Viuda Bistro in Texas put it: “You don’t need ears to cook.” Yet, despite the fact that the South African hospitality industry is desperately short of good chefs, many potentially talented cooks never make it into…
