Let’s go on an adventure to discover the tastes of Umhlanga. Our town is so diverse, including everything from Indian to Italian! They’re all there, just waiting for you to come to try them out. A Little of France Château Gâteaux have been creating exceptional handcrafted quality cakes, pastries and treats since 1997 – that’s right, it is their 25th birthday this year! Every masterpiece is lovingly made with fine ingredients in their world-class,...
As pioneers in the social lifestyle venue category, News Cafe Umhlanga is delighted to celebrate its fifth birthday! Proudly held by Fournews, News Cafe opened the first store in Hatfield in 1995. News Cafe has grown into a multi-national household name nearly three decades later and remains synonymous with innovative thinking within the food and social market space. A proudly African brand, News Cafe has expanded to multiple African countries. In South Africa, ideally situated...
We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! GUARDIAN AFRICAN GIN Is not only a craft gin of exceptional class and character, but it is also a guardian of nature, dedicated to conservation. Only local botanicals such as juniper, baobab, spekboom, orange and lemon zest, are wild harvested to craft a most flavourful gin in a “London Dry Gin” style. It is beautifully packaged in a majestic box including a surprise package of the...
Mothers are special, not one is the same as the other. They are caring and loving people who work hard for their families, and sometimes they need some down time so here are some ideas to help you come up with something to spoil her. You know, one of Durban’s most notable features is our ocean and the aquatic life here. We all love seeing colourful fish, playful dolphins and great sharks. This is for...
With these mouth-watering recipes, there is no need to fret about your Easter lunch plans. Chef Ciara has given us the lowdown on her perfect combination of dishes to impress your friends and family with a simple yet sensational food experience. Oh, you have fussy eaters, vegans and family members with intolerances? Worry no more – Ciara is always up for the challenge to find the perfect substitution ingredients (and she nails it every time). ...
We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! TASHA’S FANTASTIC FUDGE Is a handcrafted, artisanal product made from a third-generation recipe using only the best ingredients, the most important of those being butter. What started with the original fudge block sold in jars, now includes various packages as well as an entire plethora of flavours. Added to the range are a few delish fudges by products namely Fudge Sauce, Fudging Popcorn and Fudging Millionaires-Shortbread. Tickle your...
Finding a great restaurant which ticks all the boxes, that is vibrant and family-friendly can be difficult to find. Lucky for you, Mozambik is available and ready to blow your socks off. Good times lie ahead! Let’s take a trip down to The Pearls of Umhlanga, where an adventure awaits you. Inspired by the lifestyle and flavours of Mozambique, this restaurant has expanded throughout South Africa and even ventured beyond our borders. The Mozambik brand...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Krispy Kreme The month of love is upon us and Krispy Kreme’s Red Velvet Limited Edition range of Valentine’s Doughnuts are here to steal your heart. The Turkish Delight Kreme is simply ‘delightful’. It’s an unglazed Red Velvet heart filled with a Turkish Delight Kreme, hand-dipped in a Turkish delight milk choc dip, drizzled with a milk choc spread and topped with edible rose petals. It’s smooth, sweet and you won’t...
BRINGING THE CHARM TO SWEET MOMENTS with an exclusive collaboration with Krispy Kreme x Nom Nom. Nom Nom is a coveted South African jewellery brand with a range of bespoke charm, gems, necklaces, bracelets and rings. The brand is available online at nomnomjewels.co.za and at Elegance Jewellers stores. Their custom-created Nom Nom doughnut and Nom Nom bracelet are the sweetest surprise for that someone special! The Nom Nom Doughnut is an Original Glazed® doughnut ring,...
A casual beach bungalow inspired by the 1950s and 60s surf era, is the exciting new spot in the Umhlanga Village strip – The Beach House. Join us as I take you through the amazing afternoon we had at this sensational hangout. Photos: Matthew Moon We had the pleasure of visiting the recently opened restaurant for a long and lazy afternoon of grazing and experiencing everything that the popular new hangout has to offer. From...