Racing along the Golden Mile
The old picture this week takes in Durban’s Snell Parade which was the city’s original Golden Mile.
A special birthday spoil
Sofra Istanbul is one of my favourite spots on Florida Road, where warm hospitality meets authentic Turkish cuisine
A pair of old stalwarts
The old picture today takes in a view of Pine Street, today Monty Naicker Street, looking towards the Berea.
From humble beginnings Durban’s Golden Mile arises
The old picture this week is of the earliest we have come across of Durban’s beachfront.
Talking points at the Green Parrot
Thai based with a delicious range of authentic curry pastes and sauces, the Green Parrot also branches out competently into the Asian fusion market.
A little bite of the Lifestyle Centre
Bite the Bao is a new eatery that opened in the main Market food hall late last year, specialising in dumplings and dim sum
A heady brew of people and passion
Coffee entrepreneur, Sbu Nkolothi, the owner and inspiration behind Coffee LAB in Ballito, was chosen as the province’s top coffee venue
February 15: What’s on in Durban
Get ready for everyone’s favourite musical, My Fair Lady
Under the bells of St Mary’s
Our old picture this week includes one of its famed nightspots.
Surf Riders catches new waves
The popular South Beach eatery is planning to open in Umhlanga in April
The end of the road
The Durban Bus Terminus has served passengers faithfully for years
Sushi was never this interesting
Takaimi Sushi make look like a little takeaway but it offers some exceptional sushi options
A school through the ages
The old picture this week takes in Mitchell Primary school in Gladys Manzi (formerly Mitchell) Road in Greyville
Slabs of meat, Texan style
Salt Slab boasts of traditional smoking of meats Texan style.
January 11: What’s on in Durban this week
Your guide to entertainment in Durban this week
A path thought the park
Mitchell Park in Morningside is as popular today as it was when it opened in 1910.
A little taste of India
Little India is a reasonable family restaurant that gives a good taste of the subcontinent
Holiday fun
KZN offers locals and visitors a feast of shows, music and comedy over the Christmas season
Flocking to the flamingoes
The tipsy Flamingo is a fun bar and club in Kloof that serves good pub grub
A dangerous, devilishly good brew
The Boston Brew is a wonderfully relaxed coffee shop, bakery and eatery in an old house in Morningside.
The stately mansion that was the Durban Club
The old picture today takes in the third clubhouse of the Durban Club, sitting on the Embankment with sweeping views over the bay
Controversy in the Hills
Tanya and Izolda Visser are hosting an Open Garden this coming weekend: December 7 and 8 in their Assagay home. They will be joined on Saturday morning by special guest Leon Kluge who will talk on his experience at the Chelsea Flower Show this year. Visser is knownas the television presenter of the Home Channel’s popular show, The Gardener, although she still considers herself a regular gardener by profession who’s taken on lots of additional ‘day jobs’ in order to do what she loves best.
Comforting curries and views of the ocean
The Salt Rock Hotel offers a good value Sunday lunch for the whole family
The return of an old favourite
The reopening of Café 1999 has been the talk of the town for weeks
Authentic flavours from the land of smiles
At Thai is an authentic Thai eatery and takeaway that’s popular with Westville residents