Category Archives: Food & Drink

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

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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.

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Pearl Modiadie To Host “Joburg Polo In The Park”

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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.

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Joburg Polo in the Park

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I attended the inaugural Standard Bank Polo in the Park in 2019, and it was indeed a spectacular day!

Now, this much awaited polo event is back for 2023!

African Deluxe Company, event producers of the Joburg Polo in the Park, have officially confirmed the 2023 edition of the Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park, set to take place this September at the Polo Fields at the esteemed Inanda Country Base in Kyalami, with tickets sales currently open.

Back for a third year, the Joburg Polo in the Park first launched in 2019, encapsulating the time-honoured sport of Polo with high fashion, good music and delectable gourmet food and drink.

The Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park offers a delightful way to enjoy the sport of kings as they host a unique format of polo featuring only three players aside from an inflatable ball, unlike the hard ball used in traditional matches. The game captures the imagination of equestrian lovers in grand style, allowing spectators to get up close to the exciting action while enjoying all the thrills of the matches.

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Father’s Day Lunch at The Maslow in Sandton

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Let someone else fire up the braai for a change while your dad relaxes in style at The Maslow, Sandton to enjoy his Father’s Day lunch.

Set in lush green gardens, the four-star hotel in the heart of the Sandton business district is the ideal place to honour your dad and celebrate the paternal bond.

Live entertainment by George Sax & Sianne, a harmonious combination of live sax and vocals, will play in the background. 

“Join us for a legendary braai buffet feast, served in the Lacuna Bistro,” said The Maslow’s General Manager, Herman Swart. The three-course buffet includes salads such as watermelon, mint and feta; caprese salad with basil pesto; pomegranate Waldorf salad potato salad, mains of chargrilled fillet steak, game sosaties, BBQ chicken wings, garlic and herb chicken drumsticks and beef boerewors, with sides of corn on the cob, baked potatoes, pap, rice, chakalaka and seasonal vegetables.

“Finish your meal with delicious desserts like Malva pudding, perfect for the cool June temperatures, as well as koeksisters, key lime pie, American cheesecake squares and fresh fruit salad.”

*Full menu below

EVENT DETAILS

DATE:Sunday, 18 June 2023
TIME:13h00 – 16h00
COST:·       R595 per person·       R250 for kids aged 3 to 12·       Kids under 3, free
VENUE:Lacuna Bistro Maslow Hotel, SandtonCorner Grayston Drive & Rivonia Road
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Hyatt Hotels South Africa Launch Ramadan Iftar Buffet Menu

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Chef Ofentse Morake and Specialty Chef Asif Mughal

Following the success of the offering last year, Hyatt Hotels South Africa will offer its Ramadan Iftar Buffet menu once again, across its three properties in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan started on 24 March 2023 in South Africa, and in house and walk in guests will be able to enjoy a sumptuous and delicious buffet for the entire duration of the month.

Last year, around 1 600 guests booked for the Iftar buffet at the Hyatt Regency Cape Town, Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton and Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank.

“Based on the interest and success of the Iftar Buffet last year, we have decided to continue with the offering, giving guests a variety of options in carefully curated menu during the month of Ramadan,” commented Hyatt Hotels South Africa’s country head, Asif Raza.

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