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WIN with La Piazza, Ballito

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Easily accessible off the M4 and one of the first places you’ll see as you enter Ballito, is the continental eatery you have been waiting for – La Piazza Cafe and Restaurant.

Durbanite contributor, Cristy Gibbons, gives us the lowdown on Ballito’s best little-known restaurant.

“I’ll be honest. I had never heard of La Piazza. I asked around and found that friends and family knew this place pretty well. Having heard rave reviews, I was my usual skeptical self… How could a self-confessed foodie not have tasted the delights of such a fine establishment? This revelation only made me more eager to delve into the undiscovered delights that La Piazza had to offer.

La Piazza

I arrived at around 19h00, date in tow, with little idea of what to expect, other than being told the place was “fancy-ish”. Walking up to the door, I was impressed with the scale of place. A large courtyard and lounging area, with an European fountain, preceded an open plan deck and veranda with a modern bar space meeting them in the middle. Subway tiles, high ceilings and suggestive lighting set the mood as incredibly helpful staff led us to our table.

I felt very fancy. Not to mention that it was inviting, upmarket and family friendly!

My handsome companion and I were impressed. Looking at the menu, it was clear why La Piazza is called a “continental” restaurant. They offer everything. Opening at 07h00 and closing at roughly 22h00 – you can make your way there for breakfast, brunch, lunch dunch and dinner… and drinks.

La Piazza

It took us a while before we realised that there were two discrete children’s play areas – perfect for parents looking for a casual date night, with loads of activities to keep the kids preoccupied.

Soaking up the opportunity to indulge, I ordered the Pan Seared Quail and my compadre cosseted some Carpaccio. Now, because I was the chosen one (to test the tastiness) – I got to eat both. The Carpaccio was light and fresh. Perfect for a humid evening. My quail was succulent and served with a light salad. Slightly sweet, with some much needed crunch. But also, where else can you find Quail? We paired these dishes with the fine red wine on offer. Our waitron, Fikile, was knowledgeable, witty and an overall darling – she assisted us in choosing our mains.

La Piazza

What should you order? Well, like Marco (the owner) says – everything is great. He suggests the Baby Chicken, a firm fan favourite, as well as the Chicken Parmesan (my date’s choice). The portion sizes are well worth the price and the taste is abundant.

Now – for the most important part – dessert. Here is where La Piazza deserves a special mention… say it with me “may I please have the Semi Freddo.” These are words you will not regret. I was advised by Vineshree or “V”, the seriously hospitable manager, to try this delicious milky, ice-creamy, sweet, biscuity magic dessert. I did my best to try coax the secret recipe out of all the staff, but no amount of bribery would work, so you will have to make a trip to taste this treat for yourself.

La Piazza

So – my verdict? La Piazza is “fancy-ish” place you can go, with (or without) the kids, to enjoy a wide selection of really well made, generous meals, any time of day.”

Check them out:
www.lapiazzarestaurant.co.za

WIN WIN WIN!!!

We have a R500 La Piazza voucher up for grabs!

How to enter:
1) Drop us a comment below and like the La Piazza Facebook page here
OR
2) Visit La Piazza and fill out a Durbanite entry form

Competition closes on Friday 13 January.

 

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  1. Nicole

    23 December 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Awesome stuff Love to win

  2. Janet Moses

    23 December 2016 at 3:25 pm

    Would really love to win this amazing prize from Lake Piazza

  3. Samantha Scott

    23 December 2016 at 3:49 pm

    Oh my. This place looks AMAZING!!!

  4. Andi

    23 December 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Please pick me! I would love to take my husband on a date here!

  5. Jessey Pan

    23 December 2016 at 9:36 pm

    Oooooo~~~I am always on the look out for new exciting restaurants to try out, and this could be the next best thing! Amped to try it out with my besties 😉😆😎😙

  6. Jessica Aberdein

    24 December 2016 at 9:01 am

    This looks fantastic! Always on the lookout for the Golden Gems of Durban and this may be one of them! I will definitely have to check La Piazza out <3

  7. Homaira Khan

    29 December 2016 at 9:42 am

    Gorgeous establishment. Definitely on our to-visit list!

  8. Tina Naidu

    2 January 2017 at 9:02 pm

    Durbanite reviews only the best places, so I know that La Piazza is top quality. Please pick me so that I can experience this gem La Piazza

  9. Sanelisiwe Soni

    3 January 2017 at 10:55 am

    Please pick me, I would like to come and visit with my children as we never had Chrismas, just before they go to school and have something to share with their friends and to experience the good food.

  10. Lizeldi Baars

    3 January 2017 at 3:55 pm

    OMG this would be foodtastic!!! Its almost my 6 year anniversary and the experience would be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 🙂

  11. Nikki Vermaak

    3 January 2017 at 5:32 pm

    Wow this place look absolutely delish! Must try I out~ That prize voucher would definately help.

  12. Logie Thaver

    5 January 2017 at 7:01 am

    Beautiful review. Sounds like an excellent restaurant with delicious food

  13. Penelope Ann Gerrard

    5 January 2017 at 8:40 am

    Wow, sounds incredible. As Ballito ‘newbies’, we’re always on the lookout for great restaurant recommendations. I would love to take my husband to La Piazza for date night!

  14. Harsha

    5 January 2017 at 3:12 pm

    My new favourite restaurant in Ballito since I celebrated my 40th there last year. Planning my anniversary dinner there this month so would be a bonus to win…

  15. Willem Venter

    6 January 2017 at 11:41 am

    Hey Durbanites !!!
    Myself and the Soon to be Wifey will be visiting Ballito this coming March for our Honeymoon!!This would be an awesome addition to the “to do list”… and we could sure do with a voucher after all the wedding costs if you know what I mean… “nudge nudge… wink wink…” lol!!
    Big fan of the site guys!! keep up the good work!!!
    Greetings from Joburg… 🙂

  16. Chantell van den Blink

    23 January 2017 at 3:08 pm

    Love Balito and would love to get to know La Piazza!

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The Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival Durban

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Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival in Durban
Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival in Durban

Swirl, sniff, and sip your way through some of South Africa’s best wines 🍷 at the annual Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival in Durban.

 

And we are giving away 4 x double tickets valued at R275 each! 🥳 Read to the end to find out how to enter!

 

The retailer brings the Cape Winelands to Chris Saunders Park in uMhlanga for one day only on 27 July, accompanied by delicious food and an afternoon of live entertainment.

 

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With every imaginable varietal on offer for wine lovers to sample, alongside a sumptuous selection of fresh and delicious food offerings, wine enthusiasts are invited to discover new wines and enjoy old favourites, from elegant, crisp white wines and full-bodied, robust reds, to the finest sparkling wine, Cap Classiques and MCCs.

 

Some 30 farms will be showcasing their wines at the Festival, and a general ticket includes a tasting glass and 20 wine-tasting vouchers. Producer representatives will guide festivalgoers through the various tasting options and explain each wine’s unique flavours and aromas for a renewed appreciation for the different wines.

 

Guests who want to level up their tasting experience can also book one of the 30-minute Pick n Pay Tasting Room wine and food pairing sessions, limited to 40 guests per session.  A sell-out in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and Durban Tasting Room tickets are flying too.

 

On the food front, the Pick n Pay Fresh Food Market 🍲 will ensure you don’t go hungry with a selection of delicious pizzas, burgers, cheese and charcuterie platters, fish and chips, grilled Chicken Espetada, curry & rice, as well as oysters and sushi, along with vegan and vegetarian offerings.

 

👉 Check out their latest menu and pricing here.

 

🧺 The popular Pick n Pay Picnic Bag is available for pre-booking and is jam-packed with a curated showcase of delectable offerings, including cheeses, cured meats, freshly baked bread, biltong, hummus, and more.

 

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Live music 🎶 will provide the perfect backdrop to the afternoon, featuring local musicians The Black Lapels, Afro Divas, and saxophonist Tim Lewis 🎷 on stage.

 

Tickets are available at Webtickets, priced from R275 per person (includes tasting glass and 20 wine tasting tokens).

 

🚗 Limited Designated Driver tickets are also available on request via info@pnpwineandfoodfestival.co.za.

 

Booking tip: Pick n Pay Wine Club members qualify for exclusive early access. Click here to become a member, or send your Smart Shopper card number to 36775 to join free of charge.

 

Click here for information.

 

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🔥🔥 WIN WIN WIN 🔥🔥

We are giving away 4 x double tickets valued at R275 each!

 

How to Enter:

Instagram
1. Follow Durbanite and Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival Instagram pages.
2. Comment your best wine & food pairing & tag a friend.

OR

Facebook
1. Follow Durbanite and Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival Facebook pages.
2. Comment your best wine & food pairing & tag a friend.

No Under 18s are permitted to enter.

Closing Date:
Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Winners Announced:
Thursday, 25 July 2024

Entries limited to 5 per day.
Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries – tickets will be emailed to winners.
Durbanite Competition T&Cs apply.

Please always drink responsibly, more on the events recommendations here for your review.

We encourage all patrons to Uber to the event, or have a designated driver who will not consume alcohol at the event.

Do not drink and drive.

 

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Win Tickets to Milky Chance in Durban!

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Milky Chance recently announced their long-awaited return to South Africa with their “Living In A Haze” tour in February 2024 which will see them perform in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. The German Duo are excited to confirm that both Neon Dreams and Sean Koch will join them as support acts on the line-up for their shows in Cape Town (15 February) and Johannesburg (17 February), and Neon Dreams will also join Milky Chance in Durban (18 February) as support act.

Canadian duo Neon Dreams are no strangers to the South African music scene. Their 2019 single “Life Without Fantasies” reached the top of the South African viral charts amassing millions of streams in 2021 during the lockdown. The band connected with tens of thousands of fans online which led to their first sold out headline tour. They have continued to cement themselves in the industry here, having toured the country a number of times over the past few years and return in February 2024 to share the stage with Milky Chance in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.

Sean Koch is one of SA’s most-loved indie-folk artists who brings a mixed bag of African and western, influence alongside messages of home, a connection to nature, the ocean and the people around him; to his storytelling, feel-good music. While rooted in his flowing-folk style, his music is diverse. From dance infused songs like ‘Lift You Up’ the standout single from his collection (including the Double MZK & G DOM remix) to the dreamier songs like ‘Feel the Energy’ that carry deeper messages of connection to the natural world and the people that surround us. There is something for everyone in Sean’s catalogue.

How to Enter:

Instagram
1. Follow Durbanite, Milky Chance & Breakout Events’ Instagram pages.
2. Tell us who Milky Chance’s supporting act is in Durban & tag who you’d take with if you win.

OR

Facebook
1. Follow Durbanite, Milky Chance & Breakout Events’ Facebook pages.
2. Tell us who Milky Chance’s supporting act is in Durban & tag who you’d take with if you win.

Closing Date:
Monday, 12 February 2024

Winner Announced:
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Entries limited to 5 per day.
Winners will be selected at random from valid entries.
Durbanite Competition T&Cs apply.

Tickets are on sale from https://breakoutevents.co.za/ and are selling fast, so get yours now!


Neon Dreams

Milky Chance “Living In A Haze” South African Tour 2024 details:

DURBAN

Date: Sunday 18 February 2024
Time: 11:00 – 18:30
Venue: Durban Botanic Gardens uMphafa Field
Address: 9A John Zikhali Road, Berea, Durban 4001
Line up: Milky Chance + Neon Dreams + final opening act to be announced
Tickets:
General Admission Phase One: R495 ex R35 Fee
General Admission Phase Two: R595 ex R35 Fee
Ticket Link: https://breakout.howler.co.za/events/milky-chance-live-in-durban-5c47
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/181914891636282/

#MilkyChanceSouthAfrica

For more info, go to:
Ticketing link: https://breakoutevents.co.za/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abreakoutevent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abreakoutevent
Twitter: https://twitter.com/abreakoutevent

Follow Milky Chance online:
Official Website: https://www.milkychance.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkychance_official/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/milkychancemusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/milkychance

Milky Chance “Living In A Haze” South African Tour Dates:

15 February 2024 – Green Point A-Track, Cape Town
(supported by Neon Dreams and Sean Koch)

17 February 2024 – Marks Park in Emmarentia, Johannesburg
(supported by Neon Dreams and Sean Koch + final opening act to be announced)

18 February 2024 – Durban Botanic Gardens uMphafa Field, Durban
(supported by Neon Dreams + final opening act to be announced)

 

 

 

 

 

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Win Surf Lessons with Surf School Durban!

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Surf School Durban, led by the experienced local surfer Fika, stands as a beacon in the surfing community. Known for its inclusive and friendly approach, it’s a place where beginners and seasoned surfers alike can enhance their skills and embrace the surf culture.

The school’s ethos revolves around unity and inviting individuals of all backgrounds to share the excitement of surfing. The team, made up of passionate local surfers, emphasises personalised coaching, ensuring a welcoming learning environment for everyone.

Adding to its allure, Surf School Durban has launched a competition that’s creating a buzz. The prize: five group lessons for the winner and two friends, offering a unique blend of fun, friendship, and expert instruction.

This surf school is more than just a place to learn; it’s a community hub where the spirit of Durban’s surf culture thrives, making it an ideal destination for anyone keen on experiencing the joy of surfing in a supportive and vibrant setting.

Win Surf Lessons for You and 2 Friends, with Surf School Durban!

How to Enter on Instagram:
1. Follow Durbanite & Surf School Durban Instagram page.
2. Share the competition post from the Surf School Durban Instagram page and tag who you’d take with if you win.

OR

How to Enter on Facebook:
1. Follow Durbanite & Surf School Durban Facebook page.
2. Share the competition post from the Surf School Durban Facebook page and tag who you’d take with if you win.

Entries limited to 5 per day.

Closing Date:
Friday, 9 February 2024

Winner Announced:
Monday, 12 February 2024

Durbanite T&Cs apply.

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