12 nations to compete in WOSA Sommelier Cup contests

Wines of South Africa (WOSA) is once again staging a contest to find the sommelier amongst 12 competing nations with the best knowledge of South African wines. 12 Jun 2013 12:25

Fast foods popular and highly rated in SA

South African consumers like fast foods and they have given the retail outlets a customer satisfaction score of 79 out of 100‚ according to the South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi)‚ released on Monday, 10 June 2013. 11 Jun 2013 07:04

La Motte awarded Champion status in Biodiversity in Wine initiative

La Motte's collection of rare flower varieties that are lovingly cultivated and re-established in the area is one of the reasons for it to have been awarded Champion status in the Biodiversity in Wine initiative (BWI). 5 Jun 2013 16:57

The Wine Show returns to Nelson Mandela Bay

Residents of Port Elizabeth will have the Winelands on their doorstep when The Wine Show Nelson Mandela Bay comes to town from 28-30 June 2013, at the brand new Boardwalk Convention Centre and will give visitors the opportunity to sample wines from a variety of South African estates. 5 Jun 2013 11:27

Craft Beer Festival at the Voortrekker Monument

The Capital Craft Beer Festival is to be held at the Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria, on 6 July, 2013. The age-old tradition of drinking beer will be combined with new and exciting musical acts, and there will be a vast variety of local micro-manufactured brews. 4 Jun 2013 11:07

New chefs at Hilton's Seychelles resorts

Hilton Worldwide has appointed two distinguished chefs at its Seychelles hotels. Both chefs are internationally trained having worked and graduated overseas. 3 Jun 2013 07:26

Steers heads for UK

[Zeenat Moorad] Steers' iconic flame-grilled burgers will make their way to the UK‚ when parent company Famous Brands (Fbr) opens its maiden outlet in Clapham‚ London in July. 30 May 2013 16:32

New head chef at Gondwana Game Reserve

Jakob Christoffel has joined Gondwana Game Reserve as the new head chef and promises to bring an exciting flair to Gondwana's fine dining in the Garden Route. 30 May 2013 04:37

Five Gold medals for Groot Constantia

Groot Constantia wines were awarded a total of five gold medals at two recent international wine awards, namely the Monde Selection in Brussels and the International Wine Challenge in London, at which the estate won three and two Gold medals, respectively. 30 May 2013 04:12

Let your innner foodie out at the GFWS

[Jordan Scott] The general consensus of the Good Food and Wine Show is that it is only for those who are wine connoisseurs or can identify every herb ever used. This is most definitely not the case, the Good Food and Wine Show brings out anyone's inner foodie and you only need to drink wine to be able to enjoy the variety of cultivars and blends on offer. 29 May 2013 10:57

Something light

[Brian Berkman] When I started my no starch, no sugar, no alcohol eating plan I resolved never to eat my beloved pasta again. 28 May 2013 08:33

Digital reservation system for restaurants launched

A new product to minimise the difficulties and frustrations regarding making reservations for restaurants has been launched. Locally developed and supported, Dineplan is an easy and free-to-use electronic reservation system designed to replace the paper reservation book, making the entire reservation process more efficient for both the restaurateur and the diner. 27 May 2013 12:58

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Win tickets to the Good Food & Wine Show - Cape Town

[Issued by GL events Oasys] The new-look Good Food & Wine Show kicks off in Cape Town from 23 to 26 May and GL events Oasys, the proud infrastructure supplier to the show, is giving away five double tickets. 21 May 2013 10:58