Restaurant consultant Jenny Handley shares 10 expert tips on how hotel restaurants can bring in local diners and attract hotel guests before they even check-in.
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Tag: Gourmet Guide
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.
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.
Restaurant Review: The Waterside
Gourmet Guide's Jenny Handley indulges in fine dining with V&A harbour views at the La Colombe family's new establishment, The Waterside. (As featured in...
Restaurant Review: Stefan’s
Jenny Handley finds out what moves Chef Stefan Bekker at his new fine dining restaurant at Erinvale Hotel and Spa. (As featured in the latest edition of the...
Restaurant Review: PIER Restaurant
Jenny Handley followed chef John Norris-Rogers from the winelands to the water to experience the latest addition to the La Colombe family, PIER Restaurant....
3 Must-Try Recipes by SA Top Chefs
Published 2021/08/27 Winter might be coming to an end but you can still cook up a storm with these amazing recipes by David Higgs, Matthew Foxon and Wesley...
A Saturday Well Spent: Waterford Estate
Published 2021/08/06 Join me as I delight in the anticipation of filling a table-full of empty glasses at Waterford Estate! By Jenny Handley from Gourmet...
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