by Stephen Hickmore | Sep 5, 2025 | Featured, News
Discover SHS’s 33 on Bond RestaurantAt The Swiss Hotel School South Africa (SHS), the 33 on Bond Restaurant stands out as the institution’s signature culinary venture. Fully licensed and professionally managed by final-year students, this pop-up-style...
by Stephen Hickmore | Aug 22, 2025 | Featured, News
The Rise of Experiential Dining in South Africa Introduction Across the globe, and increasingly in South Africa, dining is no longer just about food—it’s about the experience. Guests are looking for meals that engage all five senses, combining flavour with...
by Stephen Hickmore | Aug 21, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
From the Streets to the Spotlight South African street food is more than a casual snack—it’s a source of culinary inspiration. Chefs are taking flavours like bunny chow, boerewors, and chakalaka and elevating them to fine dining creations. Blending Tradition with...
by Stephen Hickmore | Apr 23, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
Sol Kerzner: The Maverick Who Revolutionised HotelkeepingBy Stephen Hickmore Reading Peter Venison’s Sol is like being ushered into a private audience with a hotelier who changed the very fabric of the hospitality industry. It’s not merely a biography—it’s a...
by External Contributor | Apr 4, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
How U.S. Tariffs Could Impact South African Food and Wine Imports The U.S. has long been a major destination for South African exports, particularly in the food and wine sectors. However, with the imposition of increased tariffs on goods imported from South Africa,...
by External Contributor | Feb 10, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
The Impact of Trump’s Withdrawal from Climate Agreements on Climate Change President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement has significant implications for global efforts to combat climate change. This move,...
