On a crisp, mild Spring evening in Johannesburg, an exclusive group of luminaries from all over the African continent, including Dr. Chris Kirubi, celebrated a momentous 250th anniversary with one of the most iconic Cognac houses…
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#TasteAwards2015: Kenya’s top restaurants and bars to be given ‘Gold Excellence’
Kenya’s Taste Awards will be unveiling Nairobi’s exceptional restaurants and bars at the awards night on 31 August 2015. This listing titled the ‘GOLD EXCELLENCE’ will form the most prestigious accolade handed out on the…
Brunch, redefined: Indulgent new menu at Fairmont The Norfolk
Nothing suits a weekend in Nairobi better than a long, lazy brunch. A consistent mild humid temperate climate with warm afternoons makes for a perfect backdrop to a sunny spread of savoury brunch classics, an…
Australian winemakers court Asian tastebuds
Wrapped tightly in sleeping bags to keep them from freezing in frigid conditions, Australian winemaker Sirromet’s bottles slowly make their way across the vast Mongolian landscape on the back of a yak. The wine’s journey…
#Tastemakers Ep. 9: Chef Mohsine Korich cooks his take on Lamb Chops
Executive Chef Mohsine Korich of Fairview Hotel Nairobi has been nominated for Chef of the Year under the Prestige category in Taste Awards 2015, Kenya’s annual bar and restaurant awards. In this latest installment of…
Drinking coffee could prevent colon cancer’s return
Drinking four or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily may significantly reduce the chance that colon cancer will return in patients who were diagnosed with stage III of the disease, a study said Monday. The…
#TasteAwards2015: Top bartenders battle for Mixologist of the Year
Six top bartenders in Nairobi battled it out for one of Taste Awards 2015 coveted honours, The Absolut Mixologist of the Year Award, on Friday at the Zing Bar, dusitD2. This year’s challenge was designed…
#DidYouKnow: What are Chicken Tenders?
What are Chicken Tenders? Are they super tender parts of the chicken? Sounds more like sausages made with chicken? Maybe it’s a name of a chicken dish – something similar to Chicken Fingers? Chicken Tenders…
#Tastemakers: Chef Roy Kinyua cooks popular healthy dish, Chicken Maisha
Executive Chef Roy Kinyua of Nairobi Serena Hotel has been nominated for Chef of the Year under the Prestige category in Taste Awards 2015, Kenya’s annual bar and restaurant awards. In this latest installment…
Little-known Burgundy is world’s priciest wine at Sh1.6 million
A rare Burgundy has been named the world’s most expensive wine at an average price of more than Sh1.6 million (€14,254) and, in a surprise to wine connoisseurs, it is not a Romanee-Conti. Instead, the…