How would you like to have dinner some 5 meters below sea level surrounded by water? This is possible at Ithaa, the first underwater restaurant at the luxurious Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort. The design of the restaurant allows all guests to enjoy a 180 degrees view of the crystal clear Maldives sea as well…
Friday, the 1st of June #FoodFact: To obtain the maximum nutritional benefits, onions should be eaten raw or lightly steamed. New York Soda Ban New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to propose a far-reaching municipal ban on sales of large-size sugary beverages by restaurants, mobile food carts, movie theaters and delis, his administration said…
Le Pommier Restaurant offers the best in country cuisine filled with flavour. Think traditional South African dishes like Bobotie, Chicken Pie as well as the Golden Delicious Gourmet Burger which is Le Pommier’s speciality. This special is no longer available! During the winter, the restaurant is offering a great two course comfort and wine special…
Beluga. Beluuuuuuuga. BeLUga. BELUUUUUGA! Just the name has people either scowling in resentment or drooling with desire. For a city that is so laid back, it’s managed to become one of Cape Town’s more controversial restaurants between the Whale Cottage debacle of 2009 and the Shaun Oakes saga of 2012, among other scandalous tit-bits. The…
THE FAMOUS BLOWFISH SUSHI SUNSET Join the Blowfish Restaurant for a delectable 20 piece Sushi Platter and a tongue tingling glass of Pongracz Method Cap Classique Sparkling wine for only R 119 from 18:00 to 22:00 on Monday 28 May 2012. For reservations call 021 – 556 5464 or email allen@blowfishrestaurant.co.za WIN TO HAVE A…
Thursday, the 24th of May #FoodFact: Hippocrates notes that dogs were somewhat indigestible while boiled puppy was an appropriate food for invalids. Mandela’s personal chef publishes Cook Book Ndoyiya’s book, co-written with Anna Trapido, is a charming collection of mostly rustic, classic South African recipes, including many of Mandela’s childhood favorites. [read more] World Menu…
It was World Baking Day on Sunday and as part of the preparations Stork & Gorilla Creative Media sent us a baking kit to ensure that we were ready for the big day. The instructions were simple: Bake a cake, put it somewhere crazy and snap a picture of it. To see all the crazy…
“I did not kill that man,” I announced dramatically, with a flip of my hair and a flick of the wrist, “It was obviously one of you!” I live for drama. And attention. And fun. And dress up. Oh and of course, food. So combine them all and you practically have my heroin. As I…
Beef Tataki – Japanese marinated grilled flame seared beef fillet, Asian marinade, with watercress and daikon From the hotel’s rooftop garden – watercress By Upper Eastside Hotel executive chef, Simon Kemp Serves 4 starter sized portions Watercress salad 200g organic watercress, washed 1 small daikon (Japanese Radish), finely shredded or grated 2 Tablespoons rice wine…
“Men think women dream about meeting the perfect man; but actually, we dream about eating whatever we want and not getting fat.” So true. Oh how I dream of lazing about, Bloody Mary in hand, while food is brought to me as I please. Such a wonderful world it would be. However I already have…
The question ‘Where to watch soccer games in Cape Town?’ should be on all the minds of sports enthusiasts this winter. Not only will the Champions League final be broadcast this weekend, but after a two week break the drama will continue at the Euro 2012 in Poland & Ukraine, where Europe’s top national teams…
Friday, the 18th of May #FoodFact: The largest item found on any menu is roasted camel which is still served at some Bedouin weddings Massive chocolate sculpture breaks Guinness World Record California chocolatiers have broken a Guinness World Record for building the world’s largest chocolate sculpture. The sculpture, crafted by employees of Qzina Specialty Foods…
