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  • A delightful Women’s Day Celebration at Old Town Italy

    As the world celebrates the strength and beauty of women on Women’s Day, Old Town Italy joins in the festivities by honoring women in a truly special way.  Old Town Italy strives to create a warm and inviting space where guests can unwind, share laughter, and create cherished memories with loved ones. The restaurant’s cozy […] More

  • Muscles from Mushrooms: Portobello Steaks with Spicy Chimichurri Recipe

    DID YOU KNOW? Your results in the gym will be about the same whether you follow a meat-heavy lifestyle like keto, or adopt a vegan eating plan with lots of mushrooms? BUT, DID YOU KNOW  That there are plenty of additional health and nutritional benefits if you go the vegan route with lots of mushrooms!!! Muscles […] More

  • Tasting Menus vs a la Carte? What do the Chefs say? by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna

    Are tasting menus the be-all and end-all of fine dining? Or is there a place for à la carte in our high-end restaurants? Diners have more choice than ever before in our South African restaurants, from multi-course, theatrical tasting menus (be it the full food journey or a reduced chef’s menu), to perfectly curated seasonal à […] More

  • Umami Mushroom Rigatoni Recipe

    We celebrate the joy of comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds. As the cold winds blow outside, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a steaming bowl of pasta or savoring the delight of an irresistible, crispy, and cheesy pizza. And to elevate these delightful dishes to a whole new level […] More

  • Mushroom Bolognese with Hidden Veg Recipe

    We celebrate the joy of comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds. As the cold winds blow outside, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a steaming bowl of pasta or savoring the delight of an irresistible, crispy, and cheesy pizza. And to elevate these delightful dishes to a whole new level […] More

  • Grilled Mushroom Salad Pizza Recipe

    We celebrate the joy of comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds. As the cold winds blow outside, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a steaming bowl of pasta or savoring the delight of an irresistible, crispy, and cheesy pizza. And to elevate these delightful dishes to a whole new level […] More

  • Stop, guac and roll, it’s World Guacamole Month!

    Remember when avocado toast was the trendiest thing since sliced bread? What we didn’t tell all those Insta foodies was that the latest craze was just an old favourite – guacamole – all dressed up with somewhere to go. Guac is the ultimate every day, every night, party hard and laze-on-the-couch snack…which is why we’re […] More

  • Gin-fuse your Winter with a spiced Hot Gin Cocktail!

    When warm blankets just aren’t doing the trick, there’s only one thing to do – make yourself a hot Cape Town Gin cocktail! If there’s one upside to winter, it’s being able to eat and drink things that you wouldn’t necessarily in summer: hot soups and stews, hot chocolate, but most importantly, hot gin cocktails. […] More

  • 9 Reasons to add an Avo during Women’s Month

    Dress your meals to the nines this Women’s Month with avo We all know that National Women’s Day commemorates  the 9th of August in 1956 when brave South African women marched to the Union Buildings to protest the law of carrying passbooks. Interestingly the number 9, in numerology, is said to represent inner wisdom through […] More

  • End of Month Sale at One-Co [20% Off All Products]

    Shop the month end SUPER SALE with One-Co. Known for their delicious cold-pressed, raw juices and cleanses, One-Co is always striving to provide the best value to their loyal customers. Whether it’s just to have a nutritional drink close by while working long hours or when joining one of their accessible cleansing or weight-loss programs, […] More

  • Watch the Springboks vs Argentina this Saturday at Zoolake Bowls.

    Experience the Thrilling Rugby Action at Zoolake Bowls – Your Ultimate Sports Bar and Restaurant Calling all rugby enthusiasts and fans of the mighty Springboks! Zoolake Bowls, Johannesburg’s premier restaurant and sports bar, is gearing up to host an electrifying rugby viewing event on Saturday, 29th July at 17:05, where the Springboks will be taking […] More