Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga… We’ve heard you’ve been waiting for us! We have exciting news to share and we’re over the moon to shout it from the Village rooftops that a brand new Circus Circus Cafe has opened up, nestled in the hub-bub of Chartwell Drive in the Umhlanga Village. Pull out a chair, take a seat and let us serve you. It’s what we do best. Circus Circus is an upmarket, lifestyle restaurant...
Step out and experience the vibrant atmosphere and incredible dining that makes Tiger’s Milk stand out from the rest. The first Tiger’s Milk store opened its doors to the Muizenberg community in December 2014. They took a neglected site in the famous Muizie’s Surfers Corner, added some beer, benzine and burgers, threw in a match, lit the flame, and the fire’s been burning ever since. Life & Brand Portfolio’s latest instalment of their ever-popular and...
This beautiful new restaurant in Umhlanga takes fine dining to a whole new level – a spiritual level. At the Umhlanga Village, known for the best local dining spots, I noticed a new restaurant that presented itself as unique compared to the rest. The sign read, “Kali”, known in Indian culture as a fierce and feminine energy, otherwise called the Divine Mother. To the famous restaurateurs Kim and Pashi, the name attests to their mothers,...
Making Umhlanga sweeter, one cupcake at a time. You should never ignore the longing for baked goods. We all need some sweet decadence in our lives and here to satisfy that craving is Milk & Honey Cakery. Founded in 2019 by husband-and-wife duo Janine and Dwayne, this gourmet cake and cupcake shop specialises in creating unique flavour experiences for each person who walks through its doors. When they say it’s “The best chocolate cake and...
Roti & Chai is spicing up Umhlanga! There’s always that one meal from childhood that stays with you until adulthood. For Sandesh Rampersad, it would be the roti and “sweet tea” or chai his grandmother used to make for him as a child. He pays homage to his roots by incorporating that same homestyle cooking in his dishes and the name of his brand, Roti & Chai. Well-known for its stores on Florida Road and...
Step into a world of luxury art, an extraordinary atmosphere and a bespoke culinary experience. La Parada Bar De Tapas first opened its doors in Bree Street, Cape Town’s hottest food strip, a tribute to the Spanish bars that bewitched Hemingway. Their bright lights and extraordinary energy have come to Umhlanga, illuminating the way for you. But what is a “tapas bar”? What makes it different from the eateries around it? Well, tapas are appetisers...
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF CREATIVE SPACES The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show is back and will be celebrated its 40th birthday bash in carnival style. This memorable event toasted to four successful decades of creative spaces that have led the way locally in inspiration, innovation, entertainment and craftmanship. Themed “Celebrating 40 years of creative spaces”, the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show returned to the Durban Exhibition Centre from 24 June...
Time for a guys’ night out, but where? We have found a few spots for you and the guys to enjoy a cold one and indulge in great food. The Beach House This gem of the Umhlanga Village is dedicated to the days when misfits and vagabond travellers roamed the rugged South African coastline searching for waves. It is a fitting homage to Durban surf culture. It’s coastal cooking at its best, with a...
We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! SOCIETY MOCHACCINO Do you love coffee or hot chocolate more? Now you don’t have to choose. NEW Society Mochaccinos are made from the finest 100% Arabica coffee beans perfectly paired with indulgent cocoa – bringing together premium coffee and chocolate for an indulgent, luxurious taste experience. Packaged in convenient single-serve sachets, you can now enjoy the best of both. Retail price from R38.99 www.joekels.co.za...
If you’ve driven through the beachfront over the last few months, you would have probably noticed the friendly faces gathering outside a quaint wooden shed propped primely on the corner of South Beach Road and Margaret Bacon Avenue at Fairlight B&B. On a scorching hot summer’s day in Umdloti, Bruce and Michele Deeb, owners of a familiar and firm favourite, Fairlight B&B, sat down with me under an umbrella with a decadent iced coffee....