Chef wants you to try his gourmet bugs

The Washington Post|Published

Back in the kitchen, as onions, garlic and tomatillos sizzled in a mix of oil and mezcal, chef Christian Irabién sprinkled in a handful of nubby, black abdomens, ...

Eggciting breakfast options

Frank Chemaly|Published

I’ve always liked the casual ambience of Savior. You can sit on the leafy verandah and watch the world go by, or just park off next to the bar and chat to the baristas ...

A picture doesn't always tell the full story

Frank Chemaly|Published

Nine Sky is a smart, modern restaurant beautifully decorated. It has an enormous and wide ranging menu.

Short rib in style

Frank Chemaly|Published

Discover Dukkah Restaurant & Bar, a culinary gem on Florida Road, where elegant design meets a diverse menu, featuring exquisite dishes like Korean pork belly bites ...

Young artists show their talent

Staff Reporter|Published

The Young Artists’ Project exhibition is back and will take place at the KZNSA Gallery in Glenwood, Durban from August 22 to September 21. The gallery has a longstanding ...

The best sticky chicken wings in Durban

Frank Chemaly|Published

Korean Barbeque is the thing here with two large tables braaing an array of meats and vegetables at the table. Many were skilled hands at the process.

For the love of Mozart

Staff Reporter|Published

A Durban opera columnist’s passion shines in his debut novel Meetings with Mozart about a retired opera director and his love of music.

Future of Scotch whisky lies in hands of US president who drinks diet coke

The Washington Post|Published

“Whether you like it or not, this guy has the power to really damage Scotland,” he recalled telling his wife at the time. “But one thing that is unique about Trump ...

No strings? The perils of being ‘friends with benefits’

The Washington Post|Published

A study published last year in Women’s Studies International Forum said such relationships are getting more popular, especially among young adults, and that casual ...

World first three Michelin stars for Indian cuisine

AFP|Published

An Indian restaurant in Dubai was awarded the maximum three Michelin stars last weekend - the first time the prestigious honour has been given to Indian cuisine ...

Squeamish about the SQ factor

Frank Chemaly|Published

I have never been a fan of the intimidating SQ on a menu. I understand the need for it with items that are difficult to source and may vary in price substantially. ...

Hats off the the chefs of the future

Frank Chemaly|Published

Students do an intensive year’s training under Chef Jackie’s guidance and then go out to get experience in the industry, many finding their way into the top kitchens ...

Tariffs give the US’s only native caffeinated plant a shot at stardom

The Washington Post|Published

When the Sons of Liberty dumped over 92,000 pounds of tea into the Boston Harbor in protest of the passage of the wildly unpopular Tea Act of 1773, colonial Americans ...

Fifty years of great value

Frank Chemaly|Published

Fifty years is a real milestone. In the cut throat and ever changing restaurant industry even 20 years can seem like a lifetime. So when Ingrid Shevlin and I heard ...

This five-layer dip channels the Mediterranean

The Washington Post|Published

A multilayered dip with eye-catching appeal is always an attention grabber at a gathering, drawing everyone to it. And it carries a conversation-starting spirit ...

A love letter to Durban and all its flaws

Illa Thompson|Published

One seldom reads a book, deeply rooted in a contemporary Durban which is cognisant of the city’s multi-layered complexities.  Station Life Repair is just that with ...

New book helps South Africans find their voice

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Ignite your public speaking skills: new book helps South Africans find their voice.

Smart addition to Umhlanga promenade

Frank Chemaly|Published

The new Surf Riders at Cabana Beach has been completely refitted with floor to ceiling windows to take in the breathtaking sea view. It’s light, modern, stylish ...

Think once. Think twice, and think again before you post

Lindsay Slogrove|Published

It is not only what you post that can get you into trouble. It's also what you don't post. Don't even write something if you have no intention of sending it.