Author Archives: Jade Ollis

A round up of Winter Specials

Posted on 22 July 2015 by Jade Ollis

Winter tends to have us all hibernating, but if you’re getting a bit of the old cabin fever at this point, here is some good motivation to leave your cave: delicious food! Here are some of the tempting Winter specials on … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Eastern Cape restaurant scene

Posted on 16 July 2015 by Jade Ollis

The Eastern Cape hasn’t historically had a reputation for its culinary scene, but that is fast changing with the influx of new and exciting restaurants around the province. Here is a guide to some of the best new restaurants, cafes … Continue reading →

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Raith Gourmet Fondue

Posted on 10 July 2015 by Jade Ollis

Can you remember when last you had an evening of fondue? If ever? It was all the craze in the eighties and a highlight at so many social affairs. The love for fondue is slowly coming back as a fun to do … Continue reading →

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Who’s in the mood for a Winter fondue?

Posted on 30 June 2015 by Jade Ollis

There is no better time for a fondue than winter – after all, the Swiss have been using them to get through their blistering cold weather for over 400 years. A fondue is a perfect dish to linger over with … Continue reading →

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Durban’s foodie revival

Posted on 22 June 2015 by Jade Ollis

Durban is fast becoming a foodie haven, and is teeming with new and exciting restaurants to delight the gastronomists out there. Here is a quick guide to some of the new additions to the KZN culinary scene.

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Gabriëlskloof introduce their country inspired Winter menu

Posted on 10 June 2015 by Jade Ollis

Gabriëlskloof Restaurant, the well-kept secret culinary hotspot of the Overberg which has been luring travellers along the N2 with unhurried lunch indulgences of hearty fare, has unveiled their new fantastic Winter menu.

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Happy Birthday StreetSmart South Africa!

Posted on 2 June 2015 by Jade Ollis

StreetSmart, a community initiative that has raised nearly R10 million in partnership with restaurants for organisations effecting social normalisation for the country’s most vulnerable children, celebrates it’s 10th anniversary this year. Photo by Ravi Gajjar 

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Introducing Benguela Cove’s latest Vintage: Pinot Noir 2014

Posted on 28 May 2015 by Jade Ollis

May saw the much celebrated launch of the Benguela Cove Wine Estate Pinot Noir 2014 with a series of special wine tastings.

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Become a wine and cheese pairing expert with this handy guide

Posted on 19 May 2015 by Jade Ollis

If you’re a wine and cheese lover – and aren’t we all? – you’ll know how fantastically well they go together. If you want to impress at your next dinner party or get together, check out our handy cheat sheet … Continue reading →

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A night of Gatsby glamour with the Sunflower Fund

Posted on 12 May 2015 by Jade Ollis

The Sunflower Fund invites you to join them in celebrating moving in a new direction towards a future filled with hope.

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