Durban - Hip City Guide

DURBAN: Bellevue Café and Café Jiran

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:18:16 +0100

If it’s a buzzing atmosphere and good food you’re looking for, Bellevue Café is the place you’ll find it. The environment is industrial, arty and spacious with double-volume ceilings that flood the cafe in warm light. A quirky highlight is the open-plan kitchen that adds energy with its hive of activity. Metal beams, face brick walls and heavy-topped wooden tables keep it simple yet stylish on the inside, while the outside patio is filled with sunshine and hearty conversation....

DURBAN: Mooki Noodle Bar

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:03:12 +0100

Fun décor and fresh choices make Mooki Noodle Bar simple and different. Delicious Asian-inspired food floats from the kitchen to your table, leaving all sorts of mouth-watering aromas in its trail. The bowls pack a flavourful punch. The portions are generous and reasonably priced, and if there’s a group of you, it’s a great idea to order one of everything from the menu, which is small enough to try them all. Starters include spring rolls, gourmet fishcakes and dim sum, and the scrumptious s...

DURBAN: The Waterberry

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:55:11 +0100

Tucked away in an enchanted forest setting is a little piece of heaven on earth. The Waterberry Coffee Shop and Tea Garden is a fantasy of fine country fare. “Chocolate is nature’s way of making up for Monday” is one of the quotes you’ll read while sipping on an aromatic cappuccino and paging through a delicious menu that boasts extremely generous slices of nougat, almond and white chocolate baked cheesecake. There are also warm brownies oozing a river of chocolate, beautifully decorated...

DURBAN: Spiga d’Oro

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:08:57 +0100

Spiga’s motto is “vivere con passione” or “live with passion”! And seeing as the legendary vibe of Durban’s Florida Road has been directly attributed to this restaurant, it’s clear that it’s a motto they live by.Established in 1979, Spiga is owned by the Santoniccolo family and run by brothers Marco and Luca. Spiga feels just like a typical Italian trattoria, and they dish up delicious food in an unpretentious and often animated atmosphere. Here thin-crusted pizzas are topped with...

DURBAN: Macaroon Café

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:05:47 +0100

“I was once an interior designer, but my love for macaroons took over, and this year, when an opportunity to open a coffee shop came up, I grabbed it with both hands!” says Kirsty Lindi, proud owner of Macaroon Café.As the name states, this coffee shop is all about macaroons. There are more than 40 delectable flavours on offer that alternate every week, so the macaroon-obsessed can experience a new flavour every time they visit. Popular flavours include choc chai, coconut, pistachio and rose...

Durban - Lords & Legends Sports Bar

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:56:39 +0100

Lords and Legends is the social hub of the South Coast. This Amanzimtoti restaurant and bar is relaxed and always filled with a good friendly vibe. Above all, it is a Mecca to all South Coast sports fans! Not only equipped with screens and screaming fans to set the tone for any game, it also (quite fittingly) overlooks great big sports fields that stretch out beyond the terrace. And, there’s great news for those who prefer shopping: the fields transform into a popular night market every Thursda...

Durban - Wodka Restaurant and Bar

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:53:16 +0100

Wodka Restaurant & Bar If it’s a sexy city restaurant you’re looking for, Wodka is it! This superb New York style bistro situated in the Docklands Hotel serves phenomenal food in a great setting. The space boasts the latest in urban design, with a modern industrial feel that juxtaposes exposed brick and metalwork with oversized wingback armchairs and linen-clad tables that spill out into a beautiful courtyard....

Durban - Cacao Chocolate Bar

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:12:29 +0100

Everything on the menu at Cacao Chocolate Bar has a chocolate twist. Croissants, crepes, fondues, fruit sticks, brownies and waffles are found right up front. Although, the slightly more indulgent folk will probably opt for more extraordinary pleasures such as death by chocolate tart, or the magnificent chocolate and honey mousse or the Cacao chocolate hotpot.There’s savoury stuff on the menu, but let’s be honest, that’s not why you’re there. Highly recommended is the signature Cacao hit ...

Durban - I Heart Market

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:09:54 +0100

Looking for a great way to spend a Saturday in Durbs and spoil yourself while you’re at it? The I Heart Market is a treasure trove of unique and delightful treats, goodies, gifts and gorgeous things all made with love. This specialised food and design market was created as a platform for local foodies and designers to show Durban what they’re made of. Absorb the vibrant energy as you wind your way around the stalls while friendly creators greet you with their original wares. You’ll find loc...