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  • A Little Bittah Reyka this October

    Skál! That is Icelandic for Cheers! We hope you’ll be rasing your glass today in celebration of Vodka Day with the vodka proudly made with the help of volcanoes – Reyka Vodka. Reyka holds true to the saying ‘the simple things in life are the best’ with the ‘Little Bit of Bittah’ cocktail, that goes back […] More

  • Lunch & Dinner Specials at Rosto

    Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where upmarket restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. You can use our VIP code to gain access: FOODBLOGVIP17 Rosto Restaurant The ROSTO concept and name pay homage […] More

  • 5 Things I didn’t know about Zapper

    Saving time is paramount in today’s fast paced world. Convenience and value for money follows closely. Now think of a mobile app that gives you all of this! It took me quite a long time to move away from cash transactions but once I realised how much more convenient (and safer) it is to pay […] More

  • Join the Celebrations: The National turns Two!

    As South Africa celebrates national Heritage Day this weekend, The National eatery and speakeasy in Parktown North, will be celebrating its own heritage milestone – its second birthday. Opened in September 2015 by local pioneer of provenance, Chef James Diack, The National will be celebrating by inviting foodies to dig into all their favourite things […] More

  • Celebrate Heritage Day at Maropeng

    What better way to celebrate Heritage Day than by partaking in a special Heritage Day buffet at the Tumulus Restaurant at Maropeng?  Tuck into a range of delicious dishes from steamed bread and pap to lamb on spit and boerewors to some truly delectable desserts. Tickets are R220 per person or R120 for children under […] More

  • Sugarbird Fynbos Gin – get it funded on Thundafund!

    Need a shot of inspiration? Discover how a new affordable and accessible gin aimed at creative go-getters is hoping to give flight to the entrepreneurial spirit in others by tapping into the collective support of inspired and proud South Africans. There’s a new gin perched on the craft beverage tree. Sugarbird Gin is the manifestation […] More

  • Spit Braai Sundays at The Federal

    It’s a Sunday Feast at The Federal every Sunday! The Federal is located in Melville’s bustling Seventh Street and entices diners with the promise of home-made hot dogs, all-day waffles and the ever sought-after pumpkin pie. The dishes are reminiscent of those often found in old-school New York delis – a traditional brisket sandwich on […] More

  • Win a Dinner for Two at Parliament Restaurant

    It’s competition time at Parliament Restaurant! Stand a chance to win a Parliament Restaurant branded cleaver or dinner for two. All food at the restaurant is cooked on fire (grilling, braai-ing or slow-cooking) with every dish being infused with the unmistakable smokiness associated with a relaxed day in the sun surrounded by friends and family. […] More

  • Iceland’s Award Winning Reyka Vodka Now Available in South Africa

    Living in a place like Iceland, gives one an interesting view of the world. It’s a beautiful place, but it’s also rugged and provocative. It requires its people to live creatively and take an inventive approach. And so when it comes to making vodka, Reyka followed this path. You can see it in their unique […] More

  • 30% Off Sushi Specials at CTFM

    Cape Town Fish Market is turning 20 this year, and to celebrate this special occasion they are launching an exciting new sushi special. It is a unique restaurant built on fresh ingredients, a relaxing atmosphere, and, most of all, great-tasting seafood and sushi. From 1 August to 19 November CTFM customers can get 30% off […] More

  • Win a Weekend Away to Franschhoek Cellars with Butcher Block

    Join the celebrations at Butcher Block this September – it’s their birthday month! To stand a chance of winning a weekend away for 2 at the Franschhoek Cellars Cottage in Cape Town all you have to do is order the incredible birthday special, which is available for lunch and dinner Enjoy a 300g Rump or Sirloin, […] More

  • Truth Coffee is looking to fund Brew Bar on Thundafund

    Truth Coffee is fundamentally changing the nature of a coffeeshop experience. You don’t need to look at a menu, order a coffee, or rush your visit. Instead, you will buy time with a world-class barista. Don’t just receive a finished product, learn and appreciate the full process, from bean to cup. Fund the project on […] More