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Swahili International Tourism Expo, October 2015
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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)
Wine Tasting And Jazz Evening At Akemi, September 2015
Two weeks ago, Dar es Salaam’s only revolving restaurant, Akemi staged the second of the increasingly popular wine tasting and jazz events. This time it is was ‘bigger and better’ with more wines from Qway International, Red N’ White, Upper Zonal Trading, MMI Tanzania and Mark Techno Tanzania. (more…)
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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Dinner at The Bay Restaurant
Set in a quiet road in Oysterbay, The Bay is one of the jewels of the city’s dining scenes thanks to the hard work of Chef Marc Waterworth. Patrons have the choice of sitting al fresco overlooking the gardens or in the smart tables inside set in a smart and elegant interior. Either way, you can expect crisp linen, fresh flowers and a warm welcome from Tashniqa, the manager of this attractive restaurant. (more…)
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An Evening Of Wine Tasting And Jazz Returns To Akemi
The popular wine and jazz event returns! Come and savor fine wines paired with Akemi’s Chef Bernard delectable canapés. Dar wine lovers, this event is not to be missed. Read my blog post about the May edition of this fantastic event.
You will also enjoy the sounds of live jazz performed throughout the evening. When we say tickets are limited, they really are limited, so email Akemi to reserve yours.
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Tagged Akemi, MMI Tanzania, qway, red n' white, Upper Zonal Trading, Wine Tasting, wine tasting and jazz
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Save the Date for S!TE 2015
The 2nd Swahili International Tourism Expo managed by Pure Grit Project and Exhibitions will take place from 1st to 3rd October 2015 at Mlimani City Conference Complex. (more…)
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Tagged S!TE, Swahili International Tourism Expo, Tanzania Tourist Board
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Swahili Spiced Date Cake with Cardamom Custard Sauce
This recipe is inspired by a cardamom date cake I ate at Monsoon restaurant in Stone Town. The restaurant is one of those places that strives to give diners a glance into a true Swahili dining experience with Taarab and ngoma music performances. It has mikeka (local mats) on the floors, kanga-covered cushions for seating, low tables for eating, burning incense, Zanzibar-style decor and generally a Swahili ambiance. (more…)
Lutzville Wines Launched in Style at The Bay Restaurant
The arrival of a popular wine range from South Africa’s west coast to Tanzania has been welcomed by diplomats, leading hospitality professionals and major retailers. Tanzania’s East Africa Quail and Wine Company (the importers) showcased Lutzville’s popular range of single grape varieties at a VIP reception where guests had the opportunity to meet Jaco van Niekerk, the vineyard’s senior wine maker. (more…)
Q and A with Jaco van Niekerk, Senior Winemaker at Lutzville Vineyard
A leading wine maker from South Africa’s West Coast flew in to Dar-es-Salaam to launch his vineyard’s popular range of single grape varieties. Jaco van Niekerk dedicated his first day in the commercial capital visiting leading food and beverage professionals from the hospitality sector. (more…)
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Tagged Jaco Van Niekerk, Lutzville Wines, pinotage, Wine Maker, Young Wine Show
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