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SA Chamber host Braai-lliant Summer Party in London
Food, drink and hospitality were in plentiful supply at one of highlights in the calendar of South African Chamber of Commerce in London. (more…)
The real story behind Baileys Irish Cream and other great drinks brands
‘‘That s*it will never sell!’’ is the title of David Gluckman’s autobiographical book that reveals the astonishing working life of one of the greatest innovators in the drinks industry. Just as incredible is that fact David’s career was launched after creating the Baileys liqueur in just 30 seconds… (more…)
Q and A: Alessio D’Antino, founder of Crowdfooding
The food industry is booming. At the cutting edge of this is Alessio D’Antino, founder and CEO at Crowdfooding, the world’s first collaborative platform for the food and drink industry. (more…)
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The Wonderful World of Hendrick’s Gin – and 3 ways to drink it
The wonderful world of Hendrick’s Gin was compellingly shared by one of the leading authorities of this remarkable spirit at a vibrant tasting evening in the Indian Ocean port city of Dar-es-Salaam recently. (more…)
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Tagged Ally Martin, Botanicals, cucumber lemonade, florada, G & T, Gin and Tonic, Hendrick's Gin, Hendricks
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The Best of Burgundy Wine Week
The majestic wines of the region known as Burgundy in English were superbly showcased at London’s magnificent Bourgogne Week once again. This narrow wine region of eastern France, located south-east of Paris, has four contiguous districts (Chablis, Côte d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais) and Beaujolais some 70 miles south of the others. (more…)
SA Women’s Day 2017 to be celebrated in Tanzania
Our readers in Tanzania have the chance to mark South Africa’s Women’s Day with a special breakfast to support great causes. (more…)
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Tagged Dasani, KWV, SATZ, SAWG, South Africa, South Africa Womens Day, tanzania
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UK Dinner with Cricket Legend Mike Procter
For readers in the UK, here is an exciting event to dine in style and enjoy a memorable evening with a South African sporting legend.
So enjoy a great evening and a great cause with Mike Procter.
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Wine tasting at The Brampton Wine Studio
Cape Town Series: The Brampton Wine Studio, set in the elegant town of Stellenbosch in the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands, captures the vitality of the popular wine range full of appealing offerings – and a few surprises. (more…)
Part II of Whisk(e)y Tasting and Jazz Evening at Akemi
The equivalent of 34 bottles of Scotch whisky was shipped from Scotland every second last year according to the Scotch Whisky Association. Patrons of Akemi Restaurant’s first Whisk(ey) and Jazz evening in Dar es Salaam were treated to a selection of this Scotch. Here are my tasting highlights… (more…)
Whisk(e)y Tasting and Jazz Evening at Akemi Restaurant
Akemi, located on the 21st floor of Dar es Salaam’s Jubilee Towers, hosted its first
Whisk(e)y Tasting and Jazz evening at the centre of the revolving restaurant last week. (more…)
