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Afternoon Tea at The Melody Restaurant, St Paul’s Hotel, London
The tradition of afternoon tea is alive and well in west London thanks to the brilliant staff at The Melody Restaurant located within the intriguing red-brick and terracotta Victorian school house that is now home to the St Paul’s Hotel.
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Tagged Afternoon Tea, Hammersmith, London, Melody Restaurant, St Paul's Hotel
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Dinner at The Deck, Banff Lodge, Bulawayo
Anyone visiting Bulawayo in Zimbabwe’s captivating south-west region of Matabeleland should not miss eating at The Deck bar set within the grounds of beautiful Banff Lodge. (more…)
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Tagged Anthonij Rupert, Banff Lodge, Bulawayo, Garrick Steak, Neethlingshof, Nelsons Eye, Optima wine, Peri Peri Chicken, Sanganai, Steak, The Deck, Willow Creek, Zimbabwe
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Lunch at Durbanville Hills Restaurant
Cape Town Series: Durbanville offers a fine choice of vineyards, eateries and activities ideal for any foodie or wine lover just a 30-40 minute car ride from the centre of Cape Town. (more…)
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Tagged Cape Town, Durbanville Hills, Louise Greeff, Rhinofields Noble Late Harvest, Tangram
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Dar Restaurant Week 2016: Oktopbang Restaurant Review
Korean restaurants aren’t commonplace here in Dar, but since Oktopbang opened its doors in February 2016, Dar foodies now have a place from which to explore the exciting cuisine of the South-East Asian nation. Located in a quiet street off Kahama Road in Masaki, Oktopbang is a welcome addition to Dar’s ever-increasing number of oriental restaurants. The restaurant has an intimate indoor bar area and pleasant outdoor seating on raised decking.
Decadent desserts (with complimentary bubbly) at The Baraza, Southern Sun
Sweet treats abound at Dar es Salaam’s Southern Sun hotel in the central business district where pastry chef Restone devises a choice of desserts every week. (more…)
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Tagged Dar es Salaam, Denzil McAnda, desserts, pongracz, puddings, Southern Sun, sparkling wine, sweets, tanzania, the baraza
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The Trio Specials at Baraza’s Southern Sun
The Baraza team have introduced an exciting new addition to their increasingly popular weekly specials menu. New and regular diners alike can now experience dishes that come in ‘threes’. Diners, however, not only get the three-way experience with their meal but also enjoy alcoholic drinks perfectly paired up by restaurant manager Denzil McAnda and executive chef Joe. (more…)
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Daily Specials from The Baraza at Southern Sun
The team at The Baraza are always keen to ensure regular diners discover new dishes on the menu. This is achieved with special weekly starters and mains devised by Executive Chef Joe with Sous Chef Salehe. (more…)
Valentine’s Dinner at The Terrace in Slipway
The dynamic duo of Chef Carl Chapman and Manager Michalis Xekalos showed their skill for arranging special occasion dinners with finesse on Valentine’s Day this year. The Terrace looked stunning with a spacious arrangement of rustic tables, sparkling glassware and subdued lighting reflecting off the pool. It was a real pleasure to return and see the team shine on this special occasion. (more…)
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Tagged Carl Chapman, Michalis Xekalos, Slipway, Terrace Restaurant, Valentine's Dinner
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Dinner at Mumbai Spices
Full marks go to Mumbai Spices for giving Dar’s Gerezani area a really fabulous Indian restaurant some 18 months ago. From Dubai to New York the respected franchise has built a solid reputation for offering the diversity of Indian flavours one finds in the cultural melting pot of Mumbai. (more…)
Dinner at The Terrace Restaurant
The best way to enjoy al fresco dining at The Terrace is to have a sundowner at the restaurant’s bar before moving to one of the poolside tables that overlook the Slipway complex and ocean beyond. Michalis Xekalos, who manages this popular restaurant, has created the perfect space to dine under the stars and manages a team of efficient and friendly staff who will ensure you have a delightful evening. (more…)
