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Q and A with Leanne Martin-Pollock of Sweet Rebel Home Bakes*

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When bakery boss Leanne Martin-Pollock, a Canadian who has worked in Tanzania for 16 years, opened her first catering venture she fulfilled a long-held desire to turn her baking passion into a business. In this interview with SCF she explains how the experienced communications and business development professional has successfully established her own enterprise encompassing cafe, retail and catering ventures. (*this business has relocated) (more…)

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Dinner at Belvedere Bistro*

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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…)

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Light Lunch at Zanzibar Café, Mlimani City Dar Es Salaam*

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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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Q and A With Thami Banda, Glenfiddich’s Brand Ambassador For Africa

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Thami Banda, Glenfiddich’s brand ambassador for sub-Saharan Africa, is responsible for promoting the world’s biggest selling single malt whisky. Some 13.2 million litres of spirit are produced every year by one of the last family-owned distilleries in Scotland. During his first visit to Tanzania, SCF sat down with Thami to talk about the iconic brand and capture his expert insights into the world of whisky. (more…)

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