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Luke Dale-Roberts sells The Shortmarket Club to Heinz Rynners, Ushering in the Bold New Concept – Ocaso – in Partnership with Corona

Acclaimed South African chef and restaurateur Luke Dale-Roberts has announced the sale of The Shortmarket Club, situated at Oxford Parks in Rosebank, to Heinz Rynners, who will transform the celebrated venue into a vibrant new concept – Ocaso, in collaboration with Corona. Ownership of The Shortmarket Club formally transferred to Rynners on Tuesday 21 January…

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Introducing the 2024/2025 ANGOSTURA® Global Cocktail Challenge Top 10 Finalists!

The House of Angostura® is thrilled to reveal the Top 10 finalists for the highly anticipated ANGOSTURA® Global Cocktail Challenge (AGCC) 2024/2025. This prestigious competition has seen bartenders from around the world showcase their talent, creativity, and passion, all competing for a chance to become the next ANGOSTURA® Global Cocktail Champion. With incredible skill and…

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The Marine Stewardship Council launches 4th Edition of its FREE Ocean Cookbook

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the ocean not-for-profit responsible for the world’s leading sustainable seafood ecolabel, has launched its Ocean Cookbook 2025. The free digital cookbook brings together chefs from all over the world to create a collection of healthy, delicious everyday recipes that tell a sustainability story about the seafood we all love. On…

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Verdicchio Restaurant wins back-to-back Diners Club Icon Awards

For the second consecutive year, Verdicchio Restaurant and Wine Cellar has earned the prestigious Icon Award from the South African Diners Club Wine List Awards. This honor cements Verdicchio’s reputation as a leader in fine dining and wine pairing excellence, showcasing its commitment to curating a world-class wine list and delivering an unparalleled culinary experience….

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Bringing their Future to the Table – Young Chefs Take on the World at the S.Pellegrino Young Chefs Academy Competition 2024/25

The calibre of chefs gathered in one room at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy regional finals in Cape Town in November 2024 reflects a competition that resonates on the world stage. As the competing young chefs focus intensely on creating their signature dishes in the five hours allocated, the mentors at their side read like…

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S.Pellegrino celebrates the 125th Anniversary and launches the 125th Anniversary Special Edition Bottle

Since its origin in San Pellegrino Terme in the 19th century, the gentle bubbles of S.pellegrino have been sparkling people’s tables; connecting cultures, stories and emotions, and accompanying the best fine dining experiences around the world. Today, S.Pellegrino celebrates the 125th anniversary, a prestigious milestone in its history as a global symbol of Made in…

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