Caffé Italia: Where Flavour Always Comes First

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...

More Than Just Security – Trellidor

Sometimes a brand is so much a part of the landscape that it feels like it has been around forever. In the unique context of the South African crime situation, Trellidor has become a well-known company in the north of Durban. This has been their home for over 50 years of protecting (and employing) generations of locals, and there is scarcely a family that hasn’t had contact with them in some way.   In the...

Welcome to the Neighbourhood

If there’s anyone you can count on in life, it’s your family. They’re always there when you need them to point you in the right direction and to lend a helping hand. Family-run businesses require a gentle balance between keeping family and business separate. It’s a challenge, but also rewarding as your bonds with each other grow and strengthen. Hidden under a canopy of trees in La Lucia lie family-run Beside Still Waters Boutique Hotel,...

Purchase with a Purpose

Within Glenore Centre in Durban North, there’s a piece of the uplighting spirit of LIV Village, where people come together to shop and eat in support of this organisation. Welcome to LIV Store.   If you’ve been a KZN local for a while, you’ve probably heard of LIV (Lungisisa Indlela Village meaning ‘The Right Way’), an NGO focused on changing the lives of vulnerable children. Whether you’ve visited LIV Village or not, this organisation is...

Brunchin’

Whoever combined breakfast and lunch to create the scrumptious result of “brunch” definitely deserves a medal in my books. Lucky for our locals, the East Coast is home to many cute, quirky and sophisticated cafes that offer delicious brunches. We got to visit a few and try their most popular brunch dishes!     Goodthings Cafe If you’re looking to add some vitamins and nutrients to your brunch, Goodthings Cafe is a must. Part of...