Category Archives: Food & Drink

Ramadan at Hyatt Hotels South Africa

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Hyatt Hotels South Africa invites you to indulge in a season of reflection, connection and unmatched hospitality. Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Hyatt Hotels will offer the popular Ramadan Iftar Buffet menu once again, across its three properties in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

This year, our team of chefs and culinary experts have curated a gastronomy experience that meets the spirit of Ramadan through a symphony of flavors and traditional delicacies, embracing the essence of community, generosity and togetherness.


Hyatt Hotels are equipped with prayer facilities and Halaal certified kitchens (NIHT and ICSA certified). Each restaurant has meticulously prepared a feast for the senses, where each dish tells a story of heritage and compassion. We have spared no effort in ensuring that your Iftar experience is nothing short of extraordinary.

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Interactive Chocolate Café in Sandton City, from 20 March to 1 April 2024

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The Easter weekend is around the corner, and this year, the popular Chocolate Café will return to Sandton City. Set to delight chocolate fanatics and Easter enthusiasts, the immersive world now includes an interactive activity hub and shopping section, set to keep even the busiest bunnies enthralled between 20 March to 1 April 2024.

Taking place in the Sandton City centre court, young and old can get creative with chocolate, from decorating your very own Easter cookie, to building your signature holiday s’mores and packing your Easter Bunny cracker to the brim. The Chocolate Café will also offer the tastiest array of Easter treats from sought after brands including Beacon, Beyers, Cadbury, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Joy, Lindt, Mister Sweet and Sally Williams, creating a tantalizing one stop Easter retail destination.

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Rooibos And Chocolate Pairings To Delight Your Senses This Easter

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Make this Easter a feast for the senses by elevating your celebrations with a decadent Rooibos and chocolate tasting.

Pairing tea or herbal tisanes with chocolate is a culinary delight, which can help to unlock the more subtle flavours and aromas that you might not pick up when you enjoy tea or chocolate on its own.

Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council (SARC), says Rooibos and chocolate make excellent Easter companions. “Both Rooibos and chocolate are associated with comfort, indulgence and reflection, which align with the spirit of Easter. Enjoying a cup of Rooibos and chocolate together can enhance these sentiments.

“They also share many similar characteristics – from the fruity, floral and nutty aromas to the slight levels of astringency, making them an ideal match.”

In addition to Rooibos being used in chocolate bars and truffles, innovative chocolatiers from around the world are also experimenting with the tisane in chocolate drinks, which appeals to consumers looking for alternatives to traditional hot chocolate or coffee-based drinks.

Du Toit says Rooibos-based chocolate drinks vary widely, incorporating different blends, such as matcha and chai, and combining them with chocolate in various forms, such as cocoa powder, chocolate syrup or chocolate chips. “These drinks can be found in specialty cafés, tea shops and artisanal chocolate shops, catering to consumers interested in exploring new and exotic flavour combinations.”

Here’s a decadent Rooibos and Chocolate Latte recipe that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth during the Easter holiday.

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Rosebank Mall’s Street Feast Returns with a Groovy ’90s Twist!

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Get ready to groove to the beat and satisfy your food cravings because Rosebank Mall’s Street Feast is back for round two on Saturday, 2 March 2024! Following the resounding success of the inaugural event in 2023, this year’s Rosebank Mall Street Feast promises to be even bigger, bolder, and filled with nostalgic vibes straight out of the ’90s!

Prepare to be transported back in time as the Street Feast turns into a vibrant ’90s extravaganza, complete with iconic tunes that’ll have you dancing in the streets. From the soulful melodies of Jamal Shinobi to the infectious beats of Shelton Forbes, our lineup of talented performers will keep you grooving all day long.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pantry x GERT: A Delectable Fusion of Fashion and Flavour

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This Valentine’s Day, indulge in a tantalizing treat that marries the worlds of haute couture and culinary craftsmanship. Pantry, renowned for its delectable creations, joins forces with Gert-Johan Coetzee, the visionary fashion designer celebrated for dressing stars across Africa and beyond, to present an unforgettable collaboration: Pantry x GERT Valentine’s Donut Wednesday.

The collaboration represents a harmonious convergence of food and fashion, a symphony of taste and style that promises to delight all the senses. Gert-Johan Coetzee, renowned for his bespoke creations that grace red carpets worldwide, sought to infuse a touch of “edible couture” into this special occasion, bringing his signature flair to a delectable canvas.

At the heart of this collaboration lies Gert’s latest Milkshake drop, a testament to opulence and baroque grandeur where every design embodies the essence of a star-studded event. Pantry’s Valentine’s donut, in partnership with Gert, encapsulates this ethos perfectly—a tantalizing fusion of flavours and aesthetics that elevate the humble donut to a work of art.

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