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Tapas At La Veranda*
Set in a little oasis of tranquility overlooking Gymkhana Golf Club is one of Dar’s hidden foodie havens. La Veranda was opened by Jabeen Amin and Shemane Janmohamed (mother and daughter) in April 2015 as the city’s ‘first Tapas experience’. It has quickly established popularity among locals and visitors keen to experience this unique addition to the restaurant scene.(*this restaurant has now relocated)
Private Dinner with Chef Milan Cotra at The Palm Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Hotel
Serbian cuisine is described as ‘Europe’s Foodie Secret’ by the website of the iconic Lonely Planet travel guides. The hidden treasures of Serbian gastronomy, however, are now revealed for diners in Dar at the Balkan Cuisine night every Monday at the Hyatt. (more…)
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Tagged Balkan Cuisine, Balkan Theme Night, Chef Milan, Hyatt Regency, The Palm Restaurant
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Celebrating The Launch Of Sweet Rebel Home Bakes*
Congratulations to the Sweet Rebel Home Bakes team who welcomed customers, suppliers, friends and family members to their café to celebrate the official launch of their home baking haven at Slipway in Masaki. (*this business has relocated)
Dinner at Belvedere Bistro*
The Upanga quarter of Dar es Salaam is now home to one of the city’s newest ‘bistro’ restaurants. The atmosphere of the bistro-café in France is traditionally informal and relaxed. The Belvedere cleverly manages to achieve this laid-back atmosphere but in a stylish setting which has a spacious layout together with elegant décor. Patrons can choose between alfresco dining, sofa seating around dark-wood tables or a conventional table setting. (*Sep 2016: this business is presently closed) (more…)
Light Lunch at Zanzibar Café, Mlimani City Dar Es Salaam*
One of the highlights of a shopping expedition to Mlimani City must be a visit to the Zanzibar Café that has become a popular meeting point, lunch stop and pre-cinema hang-out since opening in 2014. “We simply aim to offer great coffee!” says manager Manuel Siegrist who manages a friendly team that expertly uses their own Rift Valley coffee blend of Arabica from Mbeya and Robusta from Bukoba. (*Sep 2016: this business is presently closed) (more…)
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Tagged cakes, chapati, coffee, crepes, Masala Tea, muesli, muffins, Rift Valley Coffee, tarts, Utengule Coffee Estate, waffles, Zanzibar Cafe, Zanzibar Coffee Company
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Dinner At Moti Mahal Restaurant
Since the popular Indian restaurant franchise Moti Mahal opened its first location in Africa at Dar’s Best Western Peninsula Hotel several months back, it has gained a well-deserved reputation for offering a varied selection of superbly cooked Indian dishes. “We have 113 menu items and always a favourite for everyone!” (more…)
Seafood Supper at Serena’s Jahazi Restaurant
Seafood at Serena’s Jahazi offers diners an authentic taste of the Swahili Coast – with a few interesting twists. In addition to an impressive selection of market fresh fish offerings you will also find several splendid meat options, a decent choice of vegetarian meals and more! (more…)
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Tagged Boullabaisse, chardonnay, Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel, Jahazi Restaurant, Lobster, Neethlingshof, Oysters, Risotto, Saffron, Salmon, Sorbet
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Seafood with Chef Joyce at Serena’s Jahazi Restaurant
Over the next few weeks Chef Joyce will be revealing three of her favourite catches from the Swahili Coast. To launch the series SCF asked Chef Joyce to share her career highlights and explain what makes her seafood menu so special. (more…)
Arabic Evening at The Palm, Hyatt Regency, Dar Es Salaam
Every Tuesday at The Palm Restaurant, you can experience an Arabic feast that is based on the simple but effective formula of creating authentic food made to the highest Hyatt standards. The astonishing choice of freshly made dishes reflects the varied traditions and influences of the region. This is all achieved under the masterful direction of Chef Barakat whose team prepares dishes using the most popular recipes from several Arabic nations.
Arabic Recipes with Hyatt Regency’s Chef Barakat
Over the next few weeks, Chef Barakat from Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, will be sharing recipes for some of the most popular dishes from the weekly Arabic theme night at The Palm Restaurant. (more…)
