Category Archives: Food & Drink

Hey Neighbour Phase Three Line Up Confirmed

Posted on by

Hey there, Neighbours! Get ready to celebrate the good times at the ultimate lifestyle experience – Hey Neighbour. Heineken® has officially stepped in as the headline partner to elevate the highly anticipated Festival!
 
To celebrate its 150th birthday, Heineken has selected to share the festivities with everyone who is passionate about music, art, and culture. This forms part of the brand’s mission to spark connections and break down barriers which aligns with Hey Neighbour’s ethos of turning strangers into Neighbours. This dynamic partnership is all about synergy.
 
To amplify the festive season’s good times, Heineken® is taking the festival to Africa with a continentwide campaign that will make Hey Neighbour a household name across ten African markets. These locations include Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, and Nigeria to name a few.
 
With Heineken as a trusted partner, Hey Neighbour will be a festival that the African continent can experience, own, and be proud of. The intent is to be at the same magnitude as the likes of iconic international festivals like Coachella.

Continue reading →

Melrose Arch Unveils “Destination Christmas” Campaign

Posted on by

As the calendar inches closer to the most wonderful time of the year, Melrose Arch, Gauteng’s premier mixed-use precinct and lifestyle destination, is thrilled to announce its festive season campaign. With an air of excitement and anticipation, Melrose Arch proudly presents Destination Christmas.

Driven by experiential marketing, the campaign includes the creation of an immersive Christmas ambience, premium branded experiences, live entertainment and enhanced, themed retail offerings to provide the ultimate destination to celebrate the enchantment of the season in Johannesburg. Aptly conveyed in the campaign’s slogan, ‘Tis the season to sparkle at Melrose Arch.

The Destination Christmas campaign communications exude an aura of opulence and sophistication. With a colour palette dominated by lush forest green and decadent rich gold, the iconography encapsulates an upmarket approach to convey the essence of the season. Classic Christmas iconography is sprinkled throughout the materials, alluding to timeless traditions while masterfully conveying the centre’s premium appeal and the abundance of luxurious experiences on offer during this special time of year.

Continue reading →

Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with these Chai-inspired Recipes

Posted on by

Diwali is a vibrant celebration of the triumph of good over evil, which embraces the beauty of colour, music, light … and taste! In celebration of the Festival of Lights on Sunday, 12 November, Tetley is adding to the flavour this year with some delectable Chai-inspired recipes.

Drawing on Chai’s rich history, Tetley Masala Chai and Elaichi Chai are crafted using Tetley’s signature blend of rich, flavourful black teas combined with distinctive spices from the heart of India. They can be prepared in the traditional way by boiling the teabags in milk, or made with boiling water and added milk and sugar for those who want a quick cuppa. They are also the perfect flavourful addition to any recipe that needs to be spiced up!

“Diwali is a festival that holds major significance for many South Africans, and we’d like to wish all of those who are celebrating, a happy Diwali!” said Candice Sessions, Tetley Marketing Manager. “To commemorate this year’s festivities, we’ve called on some of our Tetley ambassadors to share their favourite Chai-infused recipes.”

Continue reading →

E! Hosts Feel Good TV Brunch at E L & N Cafe

Posted on by

In celebration of its upcoming programming slate, E! – the multi-platform brand dedicated to all things pop culture from NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer (NBCUIN & DTC) – hosted a “Feel Good TV” brunch in Johannesburg, this week. At the event, hosted by Anele Mdoda, E! revealed the impressive lineup of programming coming to the channel this October, as well as a new brand campaign for the channel. Mdoda stunned in a pink number, while she described the upcoming content as “exciting and super feel-good!”

Viewers across Africa can look forward to brand new series Black Pop: Celebrating the Power of Black Culture and House of Villains, as well as fan favourites Botched and Million Dollar Listing New York, returning with new seasons, all premiering this month.

Guests, including Msizi James, Karishma Ramdev, Tansey Coetzee, Mimi Mahlasela, Prev Reddy, Abigail Visagie, Margo Fargo, Karabo Didi, Taryn Louch and Gina Myers, were treated to a themed brunch at the newly opened EL&N Café at Mall of Africa with the feel-good experience completed with gift bags filled with fragrance from Guess and cosmetics from Revlon.

Continue reading →

Pearl Modiadie To Host “Joburg Polo In The Park”

Posted on by

Renowned luxury events and marketing company African Deluxe Company have announced that award winning media personality, Pearl Modiadie, will be the official host for the annual Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park taking place at  the Inanda Country Base in Kyalami on Saturday, 16 September 2023.

Attended by SA’s elite, including top business execs, celebrities, media and Polo enthusiasts and back for the third edition, the lifestyle extravaganza offers unforgettable curated experiences, great food, over-the-top fashion, as well as live music on the side lines.

The AFROGLAM COUTURE dress code aims to celebrate our South Africa heritage while showcasing the Spirit of Africa in all things chic, colourful and creative as the 2023 theme.

Continue reading →