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South Africa’s Top 10 have restaurants have been announced!

Published on November 21, 2016

It started with 20 of the country’s most delicious and stylish restaurants and a panel of anonymous judges to critically review them. Now, the wait is over and the 2016 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards have been named. Here’s the list of the 10 restaurants where you should be booking a table:

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Quick Q&A with Lungi Nhlanhla

Published on November 20, 2016

From MasterChef to opening her own business, Lungi Nhlanhla is taking the foodie world by storm. When the youngest contestant on MasterChef SA made it to the finals, we paid attention. Then we watched as she took on the daunting role of food editor for Drum. Now, she is combining her love of food, writing and events management, in her...

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Festive feasting with Tsogo Sun

Published on November 19, 2016

Earlier this year, Tsogo Sun hosted an astounding 11 course ‘Christmas in July’ feast for a group of food influencers. MK was lucky enough to score an invitation to the foodie spectacle. Now, Christmas is almost upon us, and we have the inside scoop on what to eat from Tsogo Sun’s menus, this holiday season.

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Why going grass-fed is better for everyone, animals included!

Published on November 17, 2016

While doing our rushed mid-week grocery shopping, most of us probably don’t give the label on our meat a second thought. Despite the extra effort, knowing whether the beef you are putting in your basket has been grass-fed or not, can make quite the difference, to the quality of your meal and the environment! Choosing a grass-fed cut of meat...

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National Fast Food Day, the All Gold way!

Published on November 16, 2016

Looking for a reason to invite your family over for a tasty feast? Why not celebrate National Fast Food Day today, the ALL GOLD way?

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What does ‘gourmet’ even mean?

Published on November 14, 2016

You may have noticed the increasing use of the adjective ‘gourmet’ on the menu of just about any restaurant you walk into. From pizzas to burgers, to the humble ol’ sandwich, they all seem to get spruced up by slapping this promising label on to the menu description. But does this wordy addition have any actual bearing on what you’re...

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The world’s most exclusive potato chip

Published on November 13, 2016

This interesting concept was largely inspired by a stellar India Pale Ale and expertly executed by the Swedish National Culinary Team - introducing the worlds most potato exclusive chip!

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Craving eclairs? You’re right on trend!

Published on November 12, 2016

Whip out the flour, eggs and butter and brush up on your your choux pastry skills; eclairs have made a comeback and are looking more glamorous than ever before!

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Movember: How healthy eating can help prevent prostate cancer

Published on November 11, 2016

It’s the month of Movember, and despite some of our countrymen’s ridiculous attempts at growing a moustache, the cause behind this hairy communal effort, is one of great importance. We look into the specifics of prostate cancer and explore how a balanced diet might be the most effective way to promote men’s health.

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Go, go (wine) gadget

Published on November 8, 2016

What’s the next best thing about wine (after drinking it, of course)? Our list of the coolest and quirkiest wine accessories! Whip out your favourite bottle and take a gander at these tools that will revolutionise your drinking game.

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