The Food community of South Africa

McDonalds apologises for guide dog incident

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:43:00 +0200

The managing director of McDonalds South Africa has apologised to a blind woman who was chased out of one of the hamburger restaurants on Christmas Day because she had brought her guide dog inside.
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Caution: Check out vetted establishments in Mossel Bay

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:50:00 +0200

Though membership of Mossel Bay Tourism is voluntary, as is the professional grading of hospitality establishments, it pays to check out holiday accommodation before arriving to avoid disappointment. This is the advice of Mossel Bay Tourism's Marcia Holm.
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Plan 2012's wine & food evenings at One & Only

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:15:00 +0200

Sommelier Luvo Ntezo and celebrity chef, Reuben Riffel, plan a series of fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town during 2012.
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MasterChef SA to carry prizes of R8-million

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0200

According to a report published by the Sowetan, South Africa's inaugural MasterChef competition will carry prize money of R8-million making it the competition with the highest pay-out in South Africa to date.
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Boschendal to open farmer's market

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:23:00 +0200

At Place de Boschendal, you will be able to taste and purchase seasonal produce, with the emphasis on fruit and vegetables that are organic whenever possible, along with artisan bread, local cheeses, beautiful confectioneries, fine oils, spices and home-made preserves on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm.
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FUSIONice vodka and infusion range launched

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:15:00 +0200

A new range of infusions in caramel, chocolate and coffee has been launched, along with FUSIONice, a triple-distilled premium Vodka. Bottled and produced in South Africa, FUSIONice should always be served ice cold.
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Organisers adjudge FNB Whisky Live Festival a great success

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:30:00 +0200

The 2011 FNB Whisky Live Festival, which took place from 2 to 4 November in Cape Town and 9 to 11 November in Johannesburg, and showcased more than 180 different whiskies, has been judged successful by the organisers, with nearly 18 000 attending.
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Eat Out Restaurant Award winners announced

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:40:00 +0200

The winners of the 2011 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards, together with the Top 10 restaurants, have been announced. The gala ceremony was held at The Rotunda at The Bay Hotel in Cape Town where guests sampled gourmet creations from award-winning chefs.
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Masterchef Australia's Alvin Quah in Joburg

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:55:00 +0200

Alvin Quah, the MasterChef Australia participant who appeared at the Good Food & Wine Show in September, is returning to Joburg to host demonstrations and hands-on workshops in Johannesburg between 21 and 25 November, 2011.
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Azure Restaurant launches summer menu

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:11:00 +0200

The Azure Restaurant at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa has launched its new summer menu. Henrico Grobbelaar, executive chef at the hotel in Cape Town, has has revealed dishes including smoked oyster and cucumber soup, lightly grilled baby squid in its own ink, confit and pan-seared quail with poached langoustines and pan-seared breast and braised duck leg in pancake and foie gras mousse.
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