Caffé Italia: Where Flavour Always Comes First
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Caffé Italia: Where Flavour Always Comes First

The UmhlangaSeptember 19, 2025

Caffé Italia sits elevated, overlooking the Indian Ocean with views of the passing ships and clouds on the horizon. Walking into the restaurant feels like coming home for a meal with your family, with its cosy layout and Italian-inspired décor. They have an indoor and outdoor seating area, perfect for taking in the seaview, which is also great for your year-end functions! This owner-run restaurant prides itself on its exceptional service and high-quality meals, bringing...

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Braai Day with Bluff Meat Supply
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Braai Day with Bluff Meat Supply

The UmhlangaSeptember 14, 2025

  Flame-Kissed Lamb Chops   Ingredients: (Bluff Meat Supply) BMS Lamb Loin Chops salt and pepper to taste chopped parsley for garnish  marinade of your choice    Method:  Get your fire ready. Use charcoal or briquettes (both available at BMS) to get the fire going, and once it gets hot enough, adjust coals for direct heat.   Season the chops with spices, salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary and thyme to add great flavour and for that mouth-watering aroma!...

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Visit Blueberry Beacon for a Time of Family Bonding & Fun!
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Visit Blueberry Beacon for a Time of Family Bonding & Fun!

The UmhlangaJuly 11, 2025

What’s the first thing kids look for when they go to a restaurant? A play area and meals they can devour quickly, so they can get back to the fun. Blueberry Beacon in Cornubia Mall has quickly established itself as that spot where both parents and children can relax, grab some good food, and have fun.   The concept of creating a place where kids and parents can enjoy together started with owner Dane Hartley...

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Fine Dining Redefined at The Chef’s Table
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Fine Dining Redefined at The Chef’s Table

The UmhlangaJuly 4, 2025

Luxury dining in Umhlanga recently got a breath of fresh air at The Chefs’ Table. Building on the already exceptional quality synonymous with the restaurant, they have revamped the interior and introduced a whole new bar menu, amongst other additions and improvements.    When The Chefs’ Table opened in 2016, the original concept was to create a theatrical experience around an open-plan kitchen where qualified chefs would wow patrons, displaying the art of cooking. Staying...

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Pasta-making with the Fab-Team at Old Town Italy
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Pasta-making with the Fab-Team at Old Town Italy

The UmhlangaMay 9, 2025

In Umhlanga, there’s a cosy little corner offering a slower pace of life from the usual rush. Old Town Italy is an Italian-inspired restaurant and they’re all about savouring the moment, celebrating ethics, preserving standards and rediscovering quality; you’ll lose all sense of time as you step into this charming haven.   The Fab-Team gathered at Old Town Italy for a night of pasta-making, a class that’s run on a monthly-basis, and we finally got...

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Grill, Chill & Sugar Thrill
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Grill, Chill & Sugar Thrill

The UmhlangaApril 17, 2025

A Foodie’s Guide Through Umhlanga’s Tastiest Street Spot Umhlanga has always been a big foodie hub and there has been a buzz about a little spot down near the Whale Bone Pier that we just had to try. Treat Street is a vibrant food truck section at the bottom of The Pearls with various delicious meals and drinks, making it the perfect spot for a classic FabMags Food Safari. Come along with me to see...

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Signature Restaurant Umhlanga
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Signature Restaurant Umhlanga

The UmhlangaApril 17, 2025

A Coastal Haven for the Well-Versed Gastronome The pursuit of an exceptional dining experience is both an art and a pleasure—one that requires a seamless balance of refined cuisine, impeccable service, and an atmosphere of effortless sophistication.  Nestled within the ever-evolving Umhlanga precinct, where luxury retail, upscale eateries, and curated lifestyle spaces have shaped a cosmopolitan enclave of indulgence, Signature Restaurant has found its place with quiet confidence. Here, elegance, flavour, and a touch of...

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Hop into the Kitchen
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Hop into the Kitchen

The UmhlangaApril 11, 2025

Cook up a storm this Easter with these delicious recipes from local chefs sure to wow everyone around the table. Chef Paul George Dukai  With a culinary career beginning at a young age, and an innate drive that led him to own his first Italian restaurant in Pretoria’s Waterkloof neighbourhood, his journey is a testament to an unwavering passion for culinary excellence. As the youngest Italian restaurateur in the area, he spent twenty one years...

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Lupa Osteria Umhlanga
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Lupa Osteria Umhlanga

The UmhlangaMarch 2, 2025

Located on the ever-popular and festive Chartwell Drive, the restaurant’s warm atmosphere provides the perfect setting for an intimate family evening or a fun lunch with friends. Named after Lupa, the wolf who suckled the mythological founders of Rome, this restaurant serves freshly made and authentic Italian food.    As we took our seats, the pleasant Phiwo greeted us and introduced us to their speciality gin cart while we snacked on complimentary breadsticks. Featuring a...

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A Festive Feast with Bluff Meat Supply
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A Festive Feast with Bluff Meat Supply

The UmhlangaDecember 12, 2024

Indulge in a traditional holiday spread with mouth-watering recipes. These dishes are to be enjoyed with roast veg or your favourite summer salads. Pineapple Gammon Ingredients: – 1/2 cup brown sugar – 1/3 cup maple syrup – 1 tsp Chinese five spice – 5 x 440g cans pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved – 7-8 kg whole leg gammon, on the bone – 150g glacé cherries – 500ml / 2 cups water Instructions: Preheat...

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