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Time Out
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Two Hong Kong restaurants have ranked in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025
Calling all foodies: Two of our city's best restaurants have been named in the annual World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list! This year's rankings were announced during a live awards ceremony held in Turin, Italy on June 19, featuring restaurants from 22 countries across five continents, with 10 new dining venues debuting on the list. This year, two Hong Kong fine-dining stalwarts made the prestigious list, both placing higher than their 2024 rankings. Following its entry as number 24 on the 2024 list, modern Cantonese restaurant Wing landed at number 11 this year and took home the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality award. As for The Chairman, one of our city's top refined Cantonese dining venues, the restaurant climbed up seven spots and is now ranked at number 19. Going by the World's 50 Best list, Hong Kong has Asia's third-best restaurant, only outranked by Bangkok's Gaggan at number 6 and Tokyo's Sézanne at number 7. Looking at entries from the rest of the world, Maido in Peru jumped four places from 2024's rankings and clinched the top spot on the list, followed by Asador Etxebarri from Spain's Atxondo region at number two and Quintonil from Mexico City at number three. This year's special mentions include Bangkok's chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij taking home the Best Female Chef award and her restaurant, Potong, being recognised with the Highest New Entry award; London-based Ikoyi securing the Highest Climber award after moving up 27 spots from the 2024 list; Albert Adrià from Barcelona's Enigma presented with the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice award; as well as chef-restauranteur Massimo Bottura and partner Lara Gilmore being jointly awarded with the Woodford Reserve Icon Award. Other noteworthy special awards include Maxime Frédéric from Paris' Plénitude securing the World's Best Pastry Chef award; Cartagena's Celele taking home the Sustainable Restaurant Award for its environmentally friendly initiatives; Khufu in Cairo picking up the One To Watch award; and Mohamed Benabdalla from Spain's Asador Etxebarri honoured with the World's Best Sommelier award. Here's the complete list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Maido, Peru Asado Etxebarri, Atxondo Quintonil, Mexico City Diverxo, Madrid Alchemist, Copenhagen Gaggan, Bangkok Sézanne, Tokyo Table by Bruno Verjus, Paris Kjolle, Lima Don Julio, Buenos Aires Wing, Hong Kong Atomix, New York Potong, Bangkok Plénitude, Paris Iyoki, London Lido 84, Gardone Riviera Sorn, Bangkok Reale, Castel di Sangro The Chairman, Hong Kong Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, Brunico Narisawa, Tokyo Sühring, Bangkok Boragó, Santiago Elkano, Getaria Odette, Singapore Mérito, Lima Trèsind Studio, Dubai Lasai, Rio de Janeiro Mingles, Seoul Le Du, Bangkok Le Calandre, Rubano Piazza Duomo, Alba Steirereck, Vienna Enigma, Barcelona Nusara, Bangkok Florilège, Tokyo Orfali Bros, Dubai Frantzén, Stockholm Mayta, Lima Septime, Paris Kadeau, Copenhagen Belcanto, Lisbon Uliassi, Senigallia Le Cime, Osaka Arpège, Paris Rosetta, Mexico City Vyn, Skillinge Celele, Cartagena Kol, London Restaurant Jan, Munich For more information, visit Relive the moments of the World's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony on this link.
IOL News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
May 24: What's on in Durban
Pianist and composer Sibusiso "Mash" Mashiloane launches his eighth album at The Chairman next weekend. Image: Siya Meyiwa Markets Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: Spend time with family (pets included) and friends outdoors. Traders sell everything from fresh produce and deli food to arts and crafts. Walk the short nature trail or have a zipline adventure. Open rain or shine, and wheelchair accessible from 7am to 1pm. Musgrave Market: Head to Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts. From 9am to 2pm. Buzz Market: Community market at 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, 9am to 2pm. Ballito Farmers Market: More than 150 traders offer fresh farm produce, cut flowers and a nursery, retail, fashion, kids' entertainment, art, hobbies, crafted goods and lifestyle products. R103 at Umhlali. 7am to 2pm. Harlequins Flea Market: Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. New vendors welcome. WhatsApp 083 595 7033 or email [email protected] Rotary Uvongo Flea Market: Crafts, toys, bead work, wire work, clothing and food every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm, opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Call 082 829 0059. Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market at Golden Hours School, 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. Call 083 262 3693. Macnut Farm, Assagay: (tomorrow) Fresh produce market for locals, 11am to 2pm. Sunday lunch, drinks and bar. Call 031 765 2572 or 074 603 0000. uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957. Hillcrest Antique Fair: Dealers will be selling an array of antiques and collectables including: silver, linen, books, records, porcelain, beautiful murano glass, jewellery etc at Hillcrest Corner Shopping Mall. Saturday May 31 from 9 to 3pm. Call Helen Clementz on 084 241 0241. La Lucia Antiques Fair: Province's premier antiques fair offers a feast of fun, funky and forgotten treasures from yesteryear. From the gloriously grand to the quixotic and quirky. Sunday June 1 from 9am to 4pm on the lower ground floor of the La Lucia Mall. SHOWS Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: (tomorrow) Comedian Barry Hilton, brings his signature humour to Durban. Don't miss a show full of laughter with one of South Africa's comedy legends. Sunday May 25 at 2pm. Tickets R200 from [email protected] or Webtickets. iZulu Theatre, Sibaya: Carvin H Goldstone is returning by popular demand with his hilarious family show, 'My New Debit Order'. The show humorously explores the experience of Goldstone welcoming a new baby in his 40s. Friday, May 30 at 7.30pm. Tickets R200 from Webtickets or at Pick n Pay stores. iZulu Theatre, Sibaya: KZN Bollywood Idol was founded in 2023 by Risa Raeanne Moodley to allow people to have their moment on stage showcasing their singing talent. A live band, GM Vikings, will back the contestants, as well as Raeanne and her co-singers. Saturday, May 31 at 7pm. Tickets R100 from Ticketpro. Playhouse Opera: Cape Town City Ballet and the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra present Coppélia a true love triumph in this enchanting fairytale, which features three main characters - the young Franz, his fiancée Swanilda and the mysterious doll-maker, Dr. Coppelius, who creates the life-like doll, Coppélia. May 31 at 2pm at 7pm. Tickets R 150-R210 on webtickets. MUSIC Hue Cafe: Performance by celebrated jazz pianist Melvin Peters at Hue Café on May 24 at 2:30pm. This concert marks the culminating moment of the 2025 Who's Got The Map? series: a jazz initiative inspired by the questioning spirit of South African jazz legend Andile Yenana, in the year that his seminal album of the same name celebrates its 20th anniversary. Tickets from Webtickets. Amberfield, Howick: Pianist Chris Duigan presents Lives of the Piano, a thrilling and diverse selection of mostly classical piano. It features iconic pieces, such as Mendelssohn's 'Rondo cappricioso'' and Liszt's "Un Sospiro," as well as Chopin's Scherzo No 2. May 26 at 3pm. Also May 29 at 3.30pm at Woodgrove, May 29 at 7pm at Amber Valley, June 1 at 3pm at All Souls church in Salt Rock and June 3 at 7pm at St Agnes Church Kloof. Tickets R150 from The Chairman: Acclaimed South African pianist, composer, and scholar Sibusiso 'Mash' Mashiloane is set to release his eighth album, Isigqi, live at the bird's eye, on all digital platforms on May 30. The live launch event is at The Chairman on June 1, featuring a stellar line-up of celebrated musicians. Tickets from Quicket St James Church, Morningside: Baroque 2000 features a programme dedicated with the music of Georg Philpp Telemann on Sunday May 25 at 11:30am. Trumpeter Yosuke Matsui is the soloist in a programme that includes his Suite "La Bizarre", Suite for 2 violins and Trumpet concerto in D major. Tickets at the door R180. Children free. Contact Michel at [email protected] or 082 303 5241 ART KZNSA: New exhibition opened last night. groundWork: 25 Years of Activism for Environmental Justice is a collaboration with activists and professional workers from groundWork, offering a profound exploration of the organisation's rich and impactful history. Curated by Vaughn Sadie, drawing from the extensive resources of groundWork's archive, the exhibition is a powerful testament to community resilience, activism, and advocacy. Ends June 8. Woza Moya Gallery, Hillcrest: The exhibition Behind Closed Doors opened last night. Features the work of artist Sinethemba Ndimande, and photographers Masibulele Nako and Manelisi Nene. OUTDOORS Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm on May 25 hike Honey Trails, to some great views, Old Main Road Drummond. R30 entrance. Call David on 072 615 0559. Recycles Group: Meet at 9am on Tuesdays at the parking area behind Pirates life saving club. For a 20 km ride on the promenade. Open to beginners, sociable, safe and an option for a breakfast at Pirates coffee shop. Call Ian to join on 083 675 2125. Retreads walking group: Join for a 3 or 5 km social walk on Tuesdays at 9am on the promenade followed with an option of breakfast at Pirates. Call Michele on 083 779 7443 Mountain Biking Rides: Saturdays at 6am, meet at Dura Cycles, Uvongo. Call 039 315 7359. Events Salt March memorial walk: Ela Gandhi, the Mahatma's grand-daughter will lead a Durban commemoration of the Salt March and all are welcome. It will start at the Gandhi Settlement in Phoenix at 8am on Sunday 25 May and the walk will move at a gentle pace for 5km to the Gandhi-Luthuli Peace Park. (Please leave your car at the Peace Park; transport will be available to take you to the starting point). Umgeni Steam Railway: Take a trip on an old steam engine as it meanders along the Valley of 1000 Hills. This 75-minute trip departs from Inchanga Railway Station to Botha's Hill and back. Browse through the Inchanga Station Craft Market with activities for the whole family and visit the Inchanga Railway Museum. Please bring cash or use Zapper as there are no card facilities. Trains run Sunday May 25 at 9am, 11.30am and 2pm. Bookings at Vuleka Centre, Botha's Hill: The third Garden Fair comes to the Vuleka Conference Centre in Botha's Hill on May 24 and 25. A selection of growers; nurseries; retailers; garden product suppliers; manufacturers; landscapers; and those involved in the garden industry will showcase their wares. Provision will be made to promote water-wise guru, Tanya Visser, will be on hand to give advice. Tickets R30, children under 13 free. Open 8.30am until 4pm daily Well behaved dogs on a leash are welcome. See [email protected] Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market: In conjunction with the Independent on Saturday, join us for CraftFest - a celebration of craftmanship and creativity. Enjoy a taste sensation with craft beer, spirits, artisan food and crafters showcasing their skills. Live local bands all day long and Under 18 tickets include access to the Kids Zone free of charge. Join us this Father's Day for a family celebration. June 15 from 10am to 6pm. Tickets R100 adults, R50 children from Quicket. Send your event details to [email protected] by the Tuesday before publication.
TimesLIVE
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
5 minutes with ‘Best New Artist' Metro FM award winner Neo Dube
After taking home the Best New Artist award at the Metro FM Music Awards 2025, Neo Dube is poised to shake things up and cement her name in the music industry. With her latest single Indawenhle gaining traction, Neo's star is on the rise. She is a multitalented artist known for her dynamic presence as a musician, filmmaker, and PR strategist. TshisaLIVE spoke to the singer about her musical journey and more. What does winning the Best New Artist award mean to you? Winning the award is incredibly humbling. It's more than a personal achievement, it's recognition of the journey, the late nights, the self-doubt and the risks taken to be heard. It affirms that my voice and story matter. How does the recognition affect your music career and future projects? It motivates me to keep going, but with even more intention. The recognition opens doors, creates new conversations and invites collaborations I've only dreamed of. It also pushes me to be more courageous in my creative decisions. Tell us about your music style and what inspires your creativity? My sound is soulful, enriched with Afro-soul and shaped by cinematic storytelling. I'm inspired by lived experiences, my own and those around me and the spiritual and cultural rhythms of South Africa. How do you blend different genres or elements in your music? I approach music like a filmmaker would a script. Every element has to support the story. Whether it's a harmony, a jazz chord or a maskandi rhythm, I find ways to merge them authentically to evoke emotion and truth. What was the breakthrough moment in your music career, and how did it lead to the award? My breakthrough came when I released Indawenhle. The moment shifted everything. Suddenly the industry paid attention. From there, I committed to telling honest, vulnerable stories, which eventually led to the award. Can you share some highlights from your journey as a new artist? Performing at The Chairman, being featured on Vuma FM and curating my own unplugged sessions have all been highlights. But above all, connecting with people who tell me my music helped them heal, that's everything. What's next for you in terms of upcoming music releases and projects? I'm working on a debut EP that explores themes of belonging, hope and home. Each song is a conversation between past and present. We're also planning a mini-tour, with storytelling elements woven into the performances.
Time Out
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The world's best new restaurants in 2025, revealed
While it's nice and familiar to revisit that same restaurant that does your favourite dish over and over again, it's always good to be a bit more adventurous and try something new, too. Exciting new places to eat are launching all the time, after all, and for some fresh inspiration, Condé Nast Traveller has just unveiled its hot list of new restaurants which have opened (or reopened) over the last 12 months. One of these is Acamaya, a modern Mexican restaurant in the Bywater, New Orleans. Coincidentally, Time Out named this iconic city as the best place in the world for food in 2025 – and you can read more on that here. About the restaurant, CN Traveller writes: 'Think zippy shrimp aguachile; thick yellow discs of masa crowned with plump lump crab; and flaky fish that has been butterflied and grilled until crispy-skinned and is swimming in a pool of creamy spicy salsa – served with a side of fresh-made tortillas so you can assemble all the DIY tacos your heart (and stomach) desires.' Another new opening included is Esperit Roca, run by the Roca brothers who have been at the forefront of Catalonia's food scene over the last few years. Along with a boutique hotel and wine cellar, a former military fortress in Girona – specifically its stables – is now home to this brilliant restaurant, which has already gained a Michelin star since it opened back in November. Over in Hong Kong, Jee has been spotlighted as 'the most exciting Chinese restaurant to pop up in the territory since The Chairman.' It's a chic green and white space run by veteran chef Sui Hin-Chi and rising star Oliver Li, and though it's perched in the central district, CN Traveller writes that 'Jee's second-floor location in an office building makes it feel like a bit of a secret.' Hungry for more? Check out the rest of CN Traveller's restaurant hot list for 2025 below. These are the best new restaurants in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveller 19 Saint Roch, Paris Acamaya, New Orleans AngloThai, London Arami, La Paz, Bolivia Clandestina, São Paulo Clara, Quito, Ecuador Saint Peter at the Grand National, Sydney Banng, Delhi NCR, India Bar Vitrine, Copenhagen Bungalow, New York City Caleña, Ávila, Spain Ciel Dining, Ho Chi Minh City Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi, Washington DC Esperit Roca, Girona, Spain Il Carciofo, Chicago Jan Franschoek, Franschoek, South Africa Jee, Hong Kong Kaia, Boston La Tapa del Coco, Panama City Le Veau d'Or, New York City Mr Panther, Lagos, Nigeria Notori, Mount Fuji, Japan OpenHouse, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Osip, Bruton, UK Rua Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda Somma, Singapore Stüvetta, St Moritz, Switzerland Sufret Maryam, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Supernormal, Brisbane, Australia Terrāi, Hyderabad, India Vinai, Minneapolis Voraz, Mexico City Sunny's, Miami
Buzz Feed
01-04-2025
- Buzz Feed
World Travellers Are Revealing The Most Mind-Blowing, Worth-Every-Penny Restaurants They've Been To Around The World, And Now I'm Questioning All My Food Choices
As a loud-and-proud foodie, I'll confess the truth: I've travelled embarrassingly long distances solely for the food. And I'd do it all over again — because when a restaurant really knocks you off your feet, it's a unique experience that goes beyond words. If you don't like food or travel, I fear you're gravely missing out. And I also fear we could never be friends. So recently, I went searching on Reddit to find some restaurants that tourists can't stop thinking about — the places that may get get tons of hype, yet still seem to leave people speechless. Here are some of the places people mentioned: 1. First, "I had an absolutely phenomenal dinner at WING — it was the highlight of my Hong Kong trip. Easily one of my all-time favourite meals in the last 12 months, and that's counting several celebrated places." Plus, this restaurant was just ranked number three on the list of Asia's best restaurants of 2025. "They delivered a broad spectrum of modern Chinese dishes that are full of substance and sensibility." – vinoyvaca 2. Also in Hong Kong, " The Chairman. It's the consistent, best Cantonese food choice of many top-end Cantonese chefs in Hong Kong." And this one made it on the list, too — it was ranked the second-best restaurant in Asia this year. – New_Let_2494 3. " El Preferido de Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Milanesa a la Napolitana was really, really delicious. And I'm a big fan of McDonalds fries and thought nothing would be better than those, until I tried El Preferido's fries." "They were very crispy and a had a little tinge of sweetness to them. I miss those fries a lot." – tomsawyertravels 5. " Osteria Santo Spirito in Florence, Italy. It was one of the highlights of our trip." – nathanaz "Lasagna I still dream about." – bluelizard5555 NBC / Via 6. " Bar Cañete in Barcelona. Sat at the bar and had the best food and wine — so fun to watch the chefs in action." — thesmallestwaffle "One of the best meals I've ever it was literally next door to my hotel! We ate there twice just because it was so close, and so amazing!" — beachlvr1 7. " L'As du Fallafel, in what was once Paris's most vibrant Jewish neighborhood." "Best falafel I've ever had. I literally think wistfully about it every time I come accross a so-so falafel here in the States." 8. " Mama's Fish House in Maui, Hawaii. We only got drinks and apps because we weren't exactly planning on eating there, but next time we go we're definitely going for a full meal." — 47981247 10. " Lee Brasserie in Tallinn, Estonia." — thesirensoftitans "A million years ago I worked with the chef from Lee. A year and a bit ago, we were in Tallinn, so I messaged him out of the blue. Was treated to an absolutely sensational evening by he and the team." — MuskratGriffin 11. " Fuku Noki in Sapporo, Japan. They had a unique tomato broth soup ramen (honestly it was more reminiscent of pasta than ramen) but that rich umami creamy broth still sticks out to me until this day. The noodle texture was also just right for the broth to cling to and to give it a bite." "Honestly recommend this place for anyone looking for unique and/or pork-free ramen in Sapporo. Plus the owner was really friendly!" – yodelingllama DigiPub / Getty Images 12. " Antalya Kebab in Budapest. That kebab changed my life." — MarcellusxWallace 13. " Quán Ut Ut in Saigon, Vietnam. Street American-style BBQ with local beers and Asian heat (spice and weather…). Best ribs I've ever tasted." — polymath77 14. "The scallops at Andina, a Peruvian restaurant in Portland, Oregon." — thriftingforgold "This restaurant is amazing. Had the grilled octopus and I still talk about it to this day almost six years later." — BC_Samsquanch 15. "I've been to Marmaris, Turkey several times and there's a restaurant called Golden Plate that I go to every time. I've never even seen a menu, I just ask for a recommendation and it is AMAZING every time! I've never been disappointed." — rlikesbikes 16. " Hisa Franko in Slovenia. Went out of our way to eat there. Great road trip and incredible meal and wine pairing. Amazing." — fancybeadedplacemat 17. " Bullock's Bistro in Yellowknife, Canada. The fish are fresh out of Great Slave Lake. I had the pan-fried arctic char, and I still think about it." — pleuschr 18. " Little Vincent's Pizzeria on Long Island. They add cold cheese on top of the pizza once it's cooked. Never had anything like it since." — sirachasamurai Fox / Via 20. "I was scrolling through these looking for Gaggan in Bankok — easily the most memorable meal of my life. The chef's table there isn't just a meal; it's a performance." "The thing that made it especially cool for me was that I was sat next to an Indian chef who had competed in and done very well on MasterChef Australia. So, he was able to explain both the techniques and the base foods that the chefs were adapting. Incredible." — fraxbo 21. "At a jazz club in Mexico City, I got a caesar salad prepared tableside by the grandson of Caesar Cardini. It was the best caesar salad I have ever had in my life." "Unfortunately, the restaurant did not survive COVID." — Prince-Minikid 22. " Ergon Agora in Thessaloniki, Greece. Greek food with a modern flair, but still so tasty, fresh, and humble. I went there in 2017 and still think about that place, often thinking how to add Thessaloniki to a trip just for this place!" — aucnderutresjp_1 23. "In my own country, the UK, I loved this restaurant called the Happy Lamb in London. It's near the British Museum and does fantastic make-it-yourself hot pot food. So delicious!" — Dependent_Break4800 24. And finally: " New York Pizzeria in Hamilton, New York. I've had pizza throughout Italy, New York, and many other places, but nothing as good as the slices I had while a student at Colgate in upstate New York." "I don't know if this is because I was usually fairly drunk when I ate it. Many years after graduation I took my husband, and he agreed that there was something really special about those slices." — 3C1J
