Hospitality investment conference ends on high note
The 2008 Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) - organised by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa in partnership with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) ended on a high note at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. 6 Oct 2008 13:55

All roads will lead to Golden Kaan - it's as clear as black and white
[Bizcommunity.com Staff Reporter] Golden Kaan, which turns wine tasting and purchasing into a unique experience, has opened in Robertson, one of South Africa's premier wine-producing regions and known for its Wacky Wine Weekends and a variety of equally unusual events designed to raise the profile of the region. 2 Oct 2008 07:20

SA fish restaurant a catch in Europe
[ActivRetail] Ocean Basket opened its first European restaurant on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus in July. The 80-seat restaurant has a prime spot in the popular resort of Paphos, on the south-west coast of the island. 23 Sep 2008 13:27

New emporium devoted to food-lovers
New hospitality development, Epicurean Food Emporium, is set to launch in late 2008. This universal concept is a first for South Africa, Cape Town, and aims to set a new benchmark in the food hospitality and retail market. 10 Sep 2008 12:41

New Season opens for JC Le Roux
The House of JC Le Roux has re-opened its restaurant in the picturesque Devon Valley outside Stellenbosch with the refreshing name of Seasons and a new accomplished chef at the helm. 26 Aug 2008 13:44

SA wine industry gears up for 2010 tourism rush
Western Cape wine estate, Boschendal, is bracing itself for an the onslaught of tourists travelling to South Africa for the FIFA 2010 World Cup which kicks off on 11 June 2010. Two television crews from the BBC and Mexico recently visited the vineyard for documentary programmes being made on South Africa's 2010 preparation, and both teams highlighted the degree to which the Cape winelands will be in the spotlight over the period to and during the World Cup. 22 Aug 2008 12:42

Flair for bartending? The SKYY's the limit
The search is on for a local contender to represent South Africa in the second SKYY Flair Global Challenge for bartending in Monte Carlo in November 2008. The sky is literally the limit for contestants as the local finalist will be jetting off to pitch his skills against the best of the world. 6 Aug 2008 13:23

Juicing up Menlyn Mall
Juicy Lucy Menlyn is the latest addition to the 28 strong Juicy Lucy family and is the flagship store when it comes to the brand's vibrant new look. 5 Aug 2008 12:27

V&A Waterfront Restaurant Award winners
The V&A Waterfront celebrated the its third Annual Restaurant Awards, as well as the launch of the 2008/2009 Restaurant Guide, at a one-of-a-kind event held in the predator tank at the Two Oceans Aquarium on Wednesday, 30 July 2008. 1 Aug 2008 14:44

Go wild about food on Lowveld Gourmet Route
Travellers and locals looking for a gourmet eating experience in the Lowveld need search no longer with the launch of the Lowveld Gourmet Route by the region's Big 5 restaurants in partnership with Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Board. 28 Jul 2008 12:22

Free Madiba birthday special serves over 10000
When a public challenge was issued to Nando's last week by SABC2's Morning Live to better its offer of free meals to everyone 90 years and older in honour of Nelson Mandela's birthday, Kevin Utian, Nando's MD, immediately picked up the gauntlet. He opened up the offer to include every South African who shares a birthday with Madiba, and by the end of business on Friday, 18 July, an astonishing 10,800 free birthday meals had been dished out to South Africans around the country. 24 Jul 2008 11:19

Blazing the peri-peri trail to US shores
Nando's, South Africa's iconic chicken brand, is celebrating its 21st birthday in style with the opening of its first restaurant on 819 7th Street Washington DC, USA. 11 Jul 2008 12:05

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