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…
During the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan, Double Tree by Hilton replaces its popular buffet evenings with a delicious Iftar. The Islamic faithful break their daily fast with this special meal served at sunset but this is also a culinary occasion for all to enjoy a delightful range of Middle Eastern and Tanzanian dishes. More…
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)
Dar es Salaam’s only revolving restaurant, Akemi was the perfect venue for a superb evening of wines, canapés and live jazz. More…
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…
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…
Fantastic event for wine lovers coming up at Akemi… Sample over 35 wines from different parts of the World paired up with canapés for only 30K!. Get your ticket now… spaces are limited.
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…
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…
Lemon butter sauce is one of the simplest sauces there is. It’s typically served with white fish or seafood. Chef Joyce adds flavour to the fish fillet by marinating before it is pan fried. If you would like to prepare restaurant-standard dishes at home then this dish is a simple way to start. More…
