Browsing: Food & Wine
No amount of lotion or exclusive pampering will stop you from ageing if your lifestyle isn’t in check.
Acclaimed Umhlanga-based pianist, songwriter and singer Shannon Hope will perform at Umdloti’s Bean Bag Bahia on Saturday, December 4.
Catch Damon Beard and Erica Platter at The Food Market in Durban North this Saturday.
The Good Food & Wine Show takes place in Durban from the November 25-28 at the Durban Exhibition Centre.
The BBC Lifestyle workshop at the Good Food and Wine show features star South African food champions, the Giggling Gourmet Jenny Morris, wine expert Erica Platter (who regularly contributes to The Ridge magazine) and SA organic champion and author Jane Griffiths. Here Jane gives us some insight into her passion for gardening.
This year’s Good Food and Wine show boasts a number of top celebrities. One young man making waves is sommelier Daniel Sims.
The Ridge Online was invited by Signature Life and Hotel 64 on Gordon to take part in a test of its stylish new restaurant PL8.
Fancy yourself as a wine, liquor or beer aficionado? Take notice of these attractions at the Good Food and Wine Show, on at the Durban Exhibition Centre from November 25 to 28.
The Oyster Box hotel is partnering with Ikusasa School of Cooking and the Chaine Foundation to develop new talent.
A wizard in the kitchen? Do you believe you have what it takes to be Durban’s Cook of the Year. Read on for more info.
The owners of Qambathi Mountain Lodge have perfected the art of combining rustic Africa with contemporary comfort, writes Peta Lee. Photos by Franco Esposito.
Top chefs Shaun Monro and Jackie Cameron trade places for a night of sublime cooking.
The Ridge Magazine and Simbithi Country Club held an extremely successful golf day and banquet event.
The Food Market Durban, a proudly KZN initiative hosts a market with a difference this Saturday.
Christmas Fair at Umhlanga College: Featuring food, toys, gifts, stylish accessories, etc . . .
Lost your mojo? Here are five energy drainers, plus some fixes that’ll put the pep back in your step!
Nothing beats fresh linefish cooked on the braai. Why not spoil your mates with thick tuna steaks?
Here’s a treat for a summer’s day from Pick n Pay: Grilled Chicken with Lemon Crème Fraiche and sliced pepperdews.
Durban food guru Anne Stevens shows us the way to some of the best breakfast venues in town.
Video: An obesity activist has been carrying around a 4-year-old McDonalds cheeseburger in her bag. Gross.
Get a taste of The Ridge magazine food writer Erica Platter’s new cookery book, East Coast Tables
A New Zealand broadcaster has been sacked after an alleged racist slur at the Commonwealth Games. Your thoughts?
Erica Platter profiles Kevin Joseph – executive chef of The Oyster Box hotel . . . and a champion of all things local.
Doug Ryder, team owner of the MTN Energade Cycling Team, has some important tips for first timers.
The biggest food event in Durban is just around the corner . . . don’t miss out on the Good Food and Wine Show at the Durban Exhibition Centre from November 25-28.
The Ridge magazine, issue 44, will be out soon . . . look out for our smashing mix of quality editorial.
The White Mountain Festival is a wonderful introduction to this charming, out of the way resort in the foothills of the central Berg.
After much procrastinating and numerous excuses, I finally got off my butt and built myself a veggie garden.
The Durban Prawn Festival is now in its third year and will once again be held at the SUNZone at Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World on October 7 and 8 from 7pm.
Collisheen toasted as KwaZulu-Natal’s 2010 Diners Club Winelist awards announced.
Talya Botha, formerly of Umami, launched her Gourmet sauce range “CATCH” at Bartho’s Fish Shop, Durban North.
The Ridge Online has launched its fab new food section . . . look out for some easy, fun and absolutely delicious recipes.
The Beverly Hills executive chef Shaun Monro may cook for celebrities but is he a celebrity chef? Erica Platter finds out.
Umhlanga’s classy new boutique hotel, The Square, has signed up top chef Steven Crawford.
Exhibition of the photographic work of Samantha Mabe and graphic artwork of illustrator Arno Jackson.
Erica and John Platter pay tribute to the talented and entrepreneurial Nicos from Marco Paulo in Mount Edgecombe.
The funky new Wodka cafe and restaurant opened at the Docklands Hotel at the Point. Here’s pictures from the event.
Well known in canoeing circles, the Bartho brothers are now also making waves in business in Durban North.
Thirty-three miners trapped in a mine in Chile must slim down in order to escape their underground prison.
A large crowd, decked out in their finest, turned out at the Mercury Wine Week at Suncoast VIP evening on Tuesday.
A 100km long traffic jam in China has been going for nine days and officials say it won’t end anytime soon.
The Ridge Online visited the elegant and stylish new Saint James on Venice hotel in Venice Road, Morningside.
Big names in business, sport and entertainment added gloss to the launch of the Garden Court Umhlanga.
The Witness Hilton Arts Festival: Annual feast of theatre, music, dance, craft and visual art, and excellent food.
The beautiful people took advantage of fine weather to enjoy a big day out at the Vodacom Durban July.
The best thing about pasta is everyone loves it – especially when it’s freshly made.
From September 1-30: Celebrating our cultural diversity through music, arts, dance, culture, sport, food and heritage.
For a few fun-filled days in the Berg with a great line-up of folk music, don’t miss the White Mountain Music Festival.
Umhlanga enjoyed fantastic success during the 2010 World Cup. Here’s some news of initiatives in the area.
Durban North will soon boast a brand new supper theatre opening at the Italian Club at number 82, Fairway.
This recipe from Pick n Pay is an absolute slam dunk for soul food on a chilly winter’s night.
This recipe from Pick n Pay is an absolute slam dunk for soul food on a chilly winter’s night.
Whats For Dinner held a function at Unilever headquarters in La Lucia for the launch of its Facebook site.
Cate Clarke finds out more about the Everton Conservancy’s intrepid alienbusters.
Saturday is not a Saturday without having breakfast at the Market, writes Liz Clarke.
Felicity von Moos of Drummond is passionate about her free range chickens, and their eggs.
It may have started as a hobby, but gardening quickly grew into a full-time business for Andrew and Karen Donkin.
It may have started as a hobby, but gardening quickly grew into a full-time business for Andrew and Karen Donkin.
Don’t miss out on Northwood School’s spectacular musical, African Dream. Bookings open now.
Durban Airshow marred by pre-event parachuting death, but crowds show support for successful show.
Enjoy a leisurely morning under shady trees with friendly people at the Umhlanga Farmers’ Market.
Ridge journalist has a bitter whinge about the perils and pitfalls of the computer and internet age
Ridge journalist has a bitter whinge about the perils and pitfalls of the computer and internet age
Members of the Durban North Rotary will be present in the parking areas and in the Rotary food tents at the Durban Airshow.
The Beverly Hills ladies’ lunch held recently was a sumptuous treat – a feast of fine food and fashion.
Elsie Mauvis, doyenne of Umhlanga restaurant Ile Maurice, has died at the age of 91.
Gallery of pics from the Harvest Feast Winter Dinner on Saturday, July 3 at 7pm at The Hellenic Hall.
Gallery of pics from the Harvest Feast Winter Dinner on Saturday, July 3 at 7pm at The Hellenic Hall.
Gallery of pics from the Harvest Feast Winter Dinner on Saturday, July 3 at 7pm at The Hellenic Hall.
John and Erica Platter tell of a chance encounter with Bok strongman John Smit at Mamma Luciana’s.
John and Erica Platter tell of a chance encounter with Bok strongman John Smit at Mamma Luciana’s.
John and Erica Platter tell of a chance encounter with Bok strongman John Smit at Mamma Luciana’s.
Here’s a quick preview of what’s coming up at The Barnyard in the next few months.
In this regular feature we cover some of the top dining and lifestyle attractions in the Ridge area.
In a regular feature, we profile some of the best wining, dining and entertainment the Ridge has to offer.
Marco is still in slight shock at the reception he’s had since he and his mother (who makes the superb pasta) opened this second branch of Mamma Luciana’s.
Marco is still in slight shock at the reception he’s had since he and his mother (who makes the superb pasta) opened this second branch of Mamma Luciana’s.
Marco is still in slight shock at the reception he’s had since he and his mother (who makes the superb pasta) opened this second branch of Mamma Luciana’s.
Peroni held an event at Spiga d’Oro to celebrate the Italian team’s appearance in the 2010 Fifa World Cup.
Business breakfast meetings are part and parcel of city living. We asked food guru Anne Stevens for her favourite spots.