December is all about relaxing and celebrating the hard work we’ve put into the year. So, if you’re looking for the ideal place to enjoy the best of the season, Circus Circus Chartwell is the place to be. Located on the iconic Chartwell Drive in Umhlanga, this restaurant boasts a tropical theme full of greenery which even extends to the design of their menus! We were welcomed by the amazing Hlobisile who took care...
Now is your chance to prove it! The North Star Micro Hotel will host the inaugural World KwaZulu-Natal Peri-Peri Chicken Championship, taking place at the North Star Micro Hotel on 8 July 2023. The North Star Micro Hotel and Restaurant are excited about this initiative to gather our community for a day of fun, good food and good deeds. The World KwaZulu-Natal Peri-Peri Chicken Championships is a cook-off-style event where twelve two-person teams will battle...
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...
Taking the world by storm is all in a day’s work for these ladies. We got to know some entrepreneurs and their journeys to where they are today. The Dream Team Ellen and Niki van Velden have been a mother-daughter duo in everything they do since day one. They are both yoga teachers and entrepreneurs. Although Niki is a photographer, Ellen has taken a liking to home renovations and interiors. “We’re more than just...
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...
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...
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...
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). ...