Benchmarking is key to your restaurant’s success, but how do you go about it? Restaurant consultant Jenny Handley, who benchmarks SA’s best restaurant, shares her tips and 5-step process.
Food: South Africa’s 13th official language?
Jenny Handley of the Gourmet Guide explains how food is a language all of its own. From SA’s vibrant food and unique kitchen culture, explore the power of restaurants as our culinary ambassadors.
The power of purpose and passion in the restaurant industry
Jenny Handley explains how combining purpose and passion plays a key role in the success of a restaurant. Learn how to “find your flow” and create unity in your team.
10 practical tips for building a winning restaurant brand
In a constantly changing restaurant industry, adapting and innovating is key to building a winning brand – and winning awards. Here are 10 expert tips to get you started.
Streamline your restaurant business by simplifying and doing less, better
With the ever-changing dining landscape, it’s important to streamline your restaurant business. Use these practical tips and insights for better profitability.
How to set restaurant goals for success
Success is never an accident, it needs a plan. Here are some easy ways to prepare a winning game plan and set restaurant goals for success.
7 simple ways to build a successful restaurant brand and stand the test of time
The South African restaurant industry is a crowded, competitive space. How do you entice diners to choose your restaurant? And then keep them coming back? The answer: build a strong restaurant brand.
Springing up in Stellenbosch: 6 restaurants you need to try
Stellenbosch is home to some of South Africa’s best restaurants. We went exploring to find out what’s new and noteworthy on the restaurant scene in Stellies.
In the limelight: La Colombe’s zesty and fragrant springtime sorbet
As the lime season draws to an end, we’re enjoying the last of the season’s bounty with a recipe that nods to the arrival of warmer weather and longer days.
Local inspiration, Japanese omakase & the new master at Nobu
Nobu at the One&Only Cape Town recently welcomed their new head chef, Prajal Rana, to South Africa. Jenny Handley goes to welcome him and sample the menu.
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