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Alighting dark dining with unplugged menu Not to be deterred by the power cuts that have rendered many a restaurant unable to serve customers, Dulcé Café has recently launched its unplugged menu which is truly electrifying for any patron suffering an empty stomach as a result of load-shedding. 9 May 2008 14:09
A new menu to inspire the senses [ActivRetail] The Häagen-Dazs Shops in Sandton City and the V&A Waterfront have launched a new menu that will appeal to all the senses - and consumers are able to do more than simply taste the innovative creations. 24 Apr 2008 10:58
Stirring stuff! Now you can add flavour to your corporate and private events with a new company that promises to mix up anything from luscious lattes to full-bodied cappuccinos and extraordinary espressos – and it doesn't stop there. 11 Apr 2008 08:33
Feel at home at OR Tambo The new 1,000m2 Ekaya restaurant at OR Tambo International Airport has received the thumbs up from international travellers. 9 Apr 2008 05:25
Care for cooks in a quandary When you're tearing your hair out wondering what to cook for the family tonight, there's nothing better than a daily SMS filled with innovative and convenient meal ideas to get rid of oven doubt. 4 Apr 2008 09:35
Meals from the Med – and fit for a king Recently arrived from the Mediterranean shores of sunny Italy, Viander is bringing a food revolution to the culinary industry of South Africa. 4 Apr 2008 08:16
Spicing up restaurant reviews with web videos About a year ago, "Check, Please!" President Tim Bahr approached David Manilow, its founder and chief executive, with the idea of doing "Check, Please!" on the Net. "I saw the TV show's production format fitting very well with major trends in media -- the move away from consumer reliance on experts and professional reviewers to getting information from real people," says Bahr. 25 Mar 2008 07:50
Simple, trendy - and value for money When dining out, today's consumer demands value for money - whether it's a very up-market restaurant or an establishment providing simpler fare. So says Joep Schoof, consultant for Pam Golding Commercial's (PGC) specialised Restaurant Division. 10 Mar 2008 09:23
Calling all aspiring chefs The 2008 Sunday Times Food Awards, which this year include a new category, are accepting entries, so get yours in now! 7 Mar 2008 11:22
Ole! It's Spain in a can – or Africa, if you like. Yebo! Want to prepare a traditional meal with a spicy African or Spanish twist? With All Gold's new African and Spanish Style Diced Tomatoes, you can spice up your meals in no time. Crammed full of flavour and quality ingredients, these new flavours have been crafted to add zest to your casseroles, salads, stews and even paellas with no effort at all. 4 Mar 2008 08:42
Judging the superior taste The International Taste & Quality Institute (iTQi) has announced its recent strategic partnership with the Greek, Swedish and Portuguese Chefs Associations. These agreements enable selected members of these three highly regarded organisations of professional chefs to actively participate in iTQi's annual tasting juries, including the Superior Taste Award 2008. 1 Feb 2008 07:49
Meals are mobile! With over 36 million cell phone users registered in South Africa in 2007 and more than 2.5 billion active users worldwide, it is not surprising that South Africa's biggest restaurant guide has now gone mobile. 24 Jan 2008 06:40