2023 was an exciting year in terms of destinations. And finding things different to your expectations. The seven panelists travelled to far-flung destinations like Japan, Columbia, Canada, Brazil, the USA from their bases in Spain, Austria, Cyprus, the UAE, Australia and South Africa. They also revisited foodie favourites like Italy, France and Germany. Some previousContinue reading “2023 was an up and down year”
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2023 Top 3 Winner: THE CURRY CLUB, Cape Town, South Africa
From the moment I stepped into The Curry Club, I was overwhelmed by the aromatic fragrances from the Punjabi spices that began seducing my nose-buds. Punjabi cuisine has its origins in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, and it is known for its rich and flavorful dishes. Punjabi curries are typically less hot thanContinue reading “2023 Top 3 Winner: THE CURRY CLUB, Cape Town, South Africa”
2023 Top 3 Winner: BINGO IZAKAYA RESTAURANT, Kyoto, Japan
Tucked away in a side street of Kyoto is a very unassuming little gem of a restaurant. I wish I could say that it’s Kyoto’s best kept secret but the cat has been let out the bag a long time ago as this restaurant, Izakaya, is well known and quite possibly the best Izakaya inContinue reading “2023 Top 3 Winner: BINGO IZAKAYA RESTAURANT, Kyoto, Japan”
2023 Top 3 Winner: LONGTABLE RESTAURANT, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Longtable Restaurant at Haskell Vineyards in the Cape Winelands of South Africa, has won an international Thacks Award for ‘Best Brunch in the Cape Winelands’. Longtable Restaurant offers exceptional food, warm service, and stunning views that make it a must-visit for anyone in the Stellenbosch Cape winelands area. During our visit, we had the pleasureContinue reading “2023 Top 3 Winner: LONGTABLE RESTAURANT, Stellenbosch, South Africa”
2022 Top 5 Winner: THE KNYSNA OYSTER COMPANY, Cape Town, South Africa
“I love oysters. My panelist profile picture on the panelists page attests to that!Nothing is better than a good oyster: fresh, plump and creamy.But alas, nothing is worse than a bad one either: dehydrated, thin, stale, sandy and shelly. Many times price is not a good indicator of quality. So getting a good oyster canContinue reading “2022 Top 5 Winner: THE KNYSNA OYSTER COMPANY, Cape Town, South Africa”
Son Restaurant (Bordeaux) Review
Ranked a #1 Restaurant in Bordeaux, Son indeed delivers a treat and is sold as a ‘sophisticated restaurant presenting innovative cuisine amid elegant surroundings’. This is an award winning and credible dining experience with a great ‘value for money’ €25 lunch menu and a €65 five-course dinner menu for what it is. Though when weContinue reading “Son Restaurant (Bordeaux) Review”
2022 Top 5 Winner: RUST EN VREDE RESTAURANT, Stellenbosch, South Africa
As far as international comparisons go, Rust en Vrede Restaurant on the stunning Rust en Vrede wine estate near Cape Town, under the fine management of superb chef Fabio Daniel, has already won multiple awards in 2022 since winning the Thacks Awards 2021 Top International Eatery award: and their ‘Estate Experience’ is an appreciated benchmarkContinue reading “2022 Top 5 Winner: RUST EN VREDE RESTAURANT, Stellenbosch, South Africa”
2022 Top 5 Winner: TASHAS, Abu Dhabi, UAE
I had read of Tasha’s excellent food and luxe coastal vibes and so made my way out to Al Bateen, expecting to find the place in a mall. What I found took my breath away. Tashas stood apart on a small island, surrounded by sea, overlooking the exquisite… The atmosphere, design and general management ofContinue reading “2022 Top 5 Winner: TASHAS, Abu Dhabi, UAE”
2022 Top 5 Winner: CHARLES STREET KITCHEN (CSK), Sydney, Australia
Every time I visit this vibrant cafe, I am always delighted – the food is great, the service wonderful and best of all the owner, Calvin is always ready to welcome you and your pooch! Charles Street Kitchen is a Korean-inspired Australian fusion cafe with an all-day menu for those days when you want lunchContinue reading “2022 Top 5 Winner: CHARLES STREET KITCHEN (CSK), Sydney, Australia”
2022 Top 5 Winner: THE CAMPAIGN ROOM BISTRO, Musselburgh, Scotland
The fabulous The Campaign Room Bistro at Carberry Tower, is locally-known as a positive spoil and with good reason… Using the very best, fresh, local and seasonal Scottish produce, a selection of mouthwatering lunches and dinners are presented beautifully. The ambience is relaxed and warm with attentive, friendly staff. The drive out to the venueContinue reading “2022 Top 5 Winner: THE CAMPAIGN ROOM BISTRO, Musselburgh, Scotland”
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